Kasie Kristen Pranghofer
Summary
Personable and empathetic, with deep understanding of child development and emotional regulation. Possesses knowledge in behavioral therapy and crisis intervention, complemented by strong communication skills. Committed to fostering positive growth and emotional well-being in all children and families.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Specialist
Hope Alliance
06.2011 - 08.2021
- Ran staff trainings on behavior management; assisted with placement, intervention, and management of abused and neglected foster children at Royal Family Kids Camp and Teen Reach Adventure Camps
Teacher for Highly Capable Students K-5th, Part Time
Creekside Elementary School
12.2012 - 08.2020
- Company Overview: Issaquah School District
- Taught a pull-out program for K-5th students, assisted in creating program curriculum;
- Administered formal assessments for qualification, worked with classroom teachers to differentiate curriculum;
- Worked to make twice exceptional students successful, ITP participant
- Issaquah School District
Director, Special Needs Program
Eastridge Church
09.2011 - 08.2015
- Created, directed and ran an inclusive program for children birth - 13 and their families;
- Trained and ran all staff development
General Education Teacher; 3rd/4th Multiage Job Share
Wing Luke Elementary
09.2007 - 08.2010
- Company Overview: Seattle School District
- Individually and team taught 60 third and fourth grade students in a multi-age, open concept, inclusive classroom
- Used small groups and multiple teaching strategies to provide instruction for special education, English as a Second Language, on standard, and gifted students
- Was a member of the Student Intervention Team
- Led after school MSP prep class
- Supervised University of Washington student teacher
- Seattle School District
Educational Consultant and Tutor
Self-employed
09.2002 - 08.2007
- Performed individual assessments of students' school and home environments to create education/ social/ emotional/ behavior plans with parents, teachers, schools, and/ or doctors
- Individually tutored students K-8th grade provided ongoing assessments and networking with local schools
General Education Teacher 4th/5th; Technology Coordinator
Wing Luke Elementary
09.1999 - 08.2002
- Company Overview: Seattle School District
- Individually and team taught 64 fourth and fifth grade students in a multi-age, open concept, inclusive classroom
- Used small groups and multiple teaching strategies to provide instruction for special education, English as a Second Language, on standard, and gifted students
- Was a member of the Student Intervention Team
- Wrote and received numerous grants
- Lead teacher for college students involved in practicums and student teaching
- Created and ran an after school tumbling program
- School technology coordinator and recipient of Bill and Malinda Gates Technology Grant
- Seattle School District
Special Education Teacher; Department Head
Narrows View Intermediate
09.1997 - 08.1999
- Company Overview: University Place School District #83
- Created and implemented individualized education programs for 60 special needs students in a resource room and mainstream setting
- Individually and team-taught core subjects of reading, writing, math and study skills
- Created and implemented a social skills class for at-risk behaviorally disabled students
- Administered formal and informal testing, including the WASL (Washington Assessment of Student Learning)
- Worked with parents to create community links and supports
- Taught staff support classes on inclusionary practices
- University Place School District #83
Psychiatric child counselor
Western State Mental Hospital
06.1997 - 08.1997
- Company Overview: Child Study and Treatment Center
- Psychiatric child counselor for children ages 6-17 in locked residential facility and at school
- Child Study and Treatment Center
Education
Duel Master's Program - Clinical Mental Health, School Counseling
Colorado Christian University
07.2026
M.Ed. - Trauma and Resilience
Concordia University
08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Pacific Lutheran University
05.1997
Skills
- Organized
- Empathetic
- Collaborative
- Trauma-informed
- Family systems oriented
- Focused on early intervention and psychoeducational
- Experienced with testing and assessment
- CPR and First Aid Certified
Specialskillsandinterests
- Current CPR and First Aid certified
- Trained in Psychological First Aid and Trauma response
- Right Response Certified
- Attended ITIP (Issaquah Technology Program)
- Likes to integrate curriculum and use cooperative learning
- Integrates social/emotional learning across the curriculum
- Integrates technology, music, and sign language into the classroom
Endorsements
- K-8 Elementary Education
- K-12 Special Education
- 4-12 Psychology
Timeline
Teacher for Highly Capable Students K-5th, Part Time
Creekside Elementary School
12.2012 - 08.2020
Director, Special Needs Program
Eastridge Church
09.2011 - 08.2015
Behavioral Specialist
Hope Alliance
06.2011 - 08.2021
General Education Teacher; 3rd/4th Multiage Job Share
Wing Luke Elementary
09.2007 - 08.2010
Educational Consultant and Tutor
Self-employed
09.2002 - 08.2007
General Education Teacher 4th/5th; Technology Coordinator
Wing Luke Elementary
09.1999 - 08.2002
Special Education Teacher; Department Head
Narrows View Intermediate
09.1997 - 08.1999
Psychiatric child counselor
Western State Mental Hospital
06.1997 - 08.1997
Duel Master's Program - Clinical Mental Health, School Counseling
Colorado Christian University
M.Ed. - Trauma and Resilience
Concordia University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Pacific Lutheran University
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