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
2021.07 - 2023.07
- 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
2013.10 - 2021.05
- 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
1999.08 - 2002.05
- 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, IA05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education K-6
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA05.1995
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
2021.07 - 2023.07
Substitute Teacher
Sumner-Fredericksburg Community School District
2013.10 - 2021.05
Elementary Teacher, Second and Third Grades
Clear Creek Amana Community School District
1999.08 - 2002.05
Endorsement - Special Education Endorsement
Northwestern College
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education K-6
University of Northern Iowa
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