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Kasey Buchholz

Timnath,CO

Summary

Skilled teacher focused on helping individual students grow academically and emotionally. Equipped with a positive attitude and desire to make school a place of enjoyment. Adaptable and flexible in meeting classroom and school needs.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Sumner-Fredericksburg Community School District
07.2021 - 07.2023
  • Created and managed IEPs tailored to individual student needs promoting growth in both academics and behavior.
  • Utilized progress monitoring data to inform instruction.
  • Promoted positive learning environments through encouraging and welcoming students to express themselves.
  • Formed strong relationships with parents and guardians, ensuring open communication to foster student progress.
  • Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, positive reinforcement strategies, and using Trust-Based Relational Intervention Strategies.

Substitute Teacher

Sumner-Fredericksburg Community School District
10.2013 - 05.2021
  • Followed plans left by the classroom teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld established classroom routines and procedures.
  • Fulfilled five long-term substitute teaching positions.
  • Differentiated classroom and small group instruction to meet the needs of students with various learning styles and abilities.
  • Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, tests, administrative updates, and grading.

Elementary Teacher, Second and Third Grades

Clear Creek Amana Community School District
08.1999 - 05.2002
  • Managed consistent, learning-focused 2nd and 3rd grade multi-age classroom by establishing and communicating clear objectives for all students.
  • Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning for students with differing skill levels.
  • Conducted whole-class, small group, and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
  • Designed reading curriculum to grade-level benchmarks.
  • Designed social studies curriculum to grade-level benchmarks.

Education

Endorsement - Special Education Endorsement

Northwestern College
Orange City, IA
05.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education K-6

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA
05.1995

Skills

  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Classroom Management
  • Individual Education Plans
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Group and individual instruction
  • De-Escalation Techniques

Additional Information

I was the volunteer director of Royal Family Kids Camp of Northeast Iowa, a camp for children in the foster care system, for 12 years. Administrative duties involved fundraising, presenting at various organizations, and training the staff. During camp I managed a staff of 54 adults and 32 campers. I became adept at utilizing Trust-Based Relational Intervention when working with children with behavior needs.

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Sumner-Fredericksburg Community School District
07.2021 - 07.2023

Substitute Teacher

Sumner-Fredericksburg Community School District
10.2013 - 05.2021

Elementary Teacher, Second and Third Grades

Clear Creek Amana Community School District
08.1999 - 05.2002

Endorsement - Special Education Endorsement

Northwestern College

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education K-6

University of Northern Iowa
Kasey Buchholz