Kay LaVette Hunter
Houston,Texas
Summary
Motivated and dedicated Interventionist adept at planning and implementing individualized plans. Skilled in conducting assessments, maintaining documentation and producing required reports with efficiency and accuracy. Ready to take on new professional challenges.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interventionist/Testing Coordinator/Intake Specialist
BRAZOSPORT INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT– LIGHTHOUSE LEARNING CENTER
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Responsible for coordinating and supervising the district-wide implementation of local, state and national standardized testing programs
- Responsible for instructing the rules and regulations of the DAEP handbook for students to successfully return to the regular campus
- Implement personalized lessons that are based on their needs to provide effective interventions to improve student performance in a small group setting
- Organizes intervention planning and remediation for students failing sections of STAAR.
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering trust and promoting a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
6th / 7th RLA Grade Teacher
ALVIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT– Fairview Jr. High
08.2018 - 06.2022
- A passing rate of 85% to 90% for the RLA STAAR, 7 SEL students passing the STAAR for the first time, and students reading grew 2-4 levels.
- First year of teaching at the school, assisted with getting the school 3rd in the district for RLA STAAR scores.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
5th Grade Teacher
KLEIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT – Greenwood Forest Elementary
08.2013 - 08.2018
- A passing rate of 82% to 87% on the RLA STAAR and a growth of 2-4 grade levels in their Reading
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments, modifying instruction as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons, connecting subject matter across various topics.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering a positive and supportive learning environment.
- Incorporated differentiated instruction techniques to meet the diverse needs of all learners within the classroom.
- Cultivated critical thinking skills among students by challenging them with complex problem-solving tasks and thought-provoking discussions.
- Improved classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and setting clear expectations for behavior.
- Promoted literacy skills through guided reading sessions, literature circles, and writing workshops.
5th Grade Teacher
CY-FAIR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT – Frazier Elementary
08.2008 - 08.2013
- A passing rate of 77% to 82% on the RLA STAAR with students show growth in reading of 2-3 levels.
- Participated actively in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices in teaching 5th grade students.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments, modifying instruction as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering a positive and supportive learning environment.
- Incorporated differentiated instruction techniques to meet the diverse needs of all learners within the classroom.
- Cultivated critical thinking skills among students by challenging them with complex problem-solving tasks and thought-provoking discussions.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Business Management -
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
Houston, TX12.2025
Masters of Arts in Counseling -
PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY
Prairie View, TX06.2010
Skills
- Continuous professional development
- Progress Monitoring
- Resource Navigation
- Flexible approach
- Standardized Testing
- Classroom Management
- Teacher Collaboration
- Organizational Skills
- Improvement plans
- Proficient in Google Office/Microsoft Office
- Intervention Planning
- Documentation And Reporting
Affiliations
Proud Member of the American Counselor Association
Certification
- Dyslexia-Reading By Design - Region 4 2024
- English as a Second Language (ESL) 2015
- School Counselor
- 4-8 Generalist
Timeline
Interventionist/Testing Coordinator/Intake Specialist
BRAZOSPORT INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT– LIGHTHOUSE LEARNING CENTER
08.2022 - 07.2024
6th / 7th RLA Grade Teacher
ALVIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT– Fairview Jr. High
08.2018 - 06.2022
5th Grade Teacher
KLEIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT – Greenwood Forest Elementary
08.2013 - 08.2018
5th Grade Teacher
CY-FAIR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT – Frazier Elementary
08.2008 - 08.2013
Bachelors of Science in Business Management -
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
Masters of Arts in Counseling -
PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY
- Dyslexia-Reading By Design - Region 4 2024
- English as a Second Language (ESL) 2015
- School Counselor
- 4-8 Generalist
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