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Kate Graham

Kate Graham

New Palestine,IN

Summary

Dynamic educator with extensive experience at elementary and high school levels, specializing in special education and school leadership. Proven track record in developing individualized lesson plans and IEPs, fostering inclusive environments, and enhancing student behavior resolution. Skilled in instructional coaching and collaboration, effectively empowering faculty through professional development training. Committed to driving student success and engagement.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Essential Skills Teacher

Brandywine Elementary School
07.2019 - Current
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with moderate to intense intellectual, emotional, and physical disabilities.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Redirected students using Trust-Based Relational Intervention strategies.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Partnered with general education teachers to consult and collaborate on student needs and instruction.
  • Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on best practices related to special education.


Assistant Principal

Brandywine Elementary School
07.2024 - 02.2025
  • Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
  • Supported hiring and training for teachers in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
  • Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult behavioral situations.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Planned for, administered, and analyzed data for state testing.
  • Organized, documented, and assessed emergency drill procedures.
  • Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
  • Created a Paraprofessional New Hire instructional guide.

Special Needs Teacher

Homestead High School
01.2015 - 06.2019
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with moderate to intense intellectual, emotional, and physical disabilities.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to adjust learning plans
  • Partnered with general education teachers to consult and collaborate on student needs and instruction.
  • Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on best practices related to special education.
  • Developed and maintained an inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.

Education

Certificate - Building Level Administration

Ball State University
Muncie, IN
05-2024

Master of Science - Special Education

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
12-2018

Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN
05-2008

Skills

  • Instructional and behavioral coaching
  • Specialized Knowledge in Special Education
  • Responsive Learning Techniques
  • Student Behavior Resolution

Certification

  • Indiana Safety Specialist
  • Trust Based Relational Intervention
  • First Aid Certification – American Red Cross or National Safety Council.
  • Crisis Prevention Institute
  • Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator

Timeline

Assistant Principal

Brandywine Elementary School
07.2024 - 02.2025

Essential Skills Teacher

Brandywine Elementary School
07.2019 - Current

Special Needs Teacher

Homestead High School
01.2015 - 06.2019

Certificate - Building Level Administration

Ball State University

Master of Science - Special Education

Purdue University

Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology

Indiana State University
Kate Graham