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
Greenfield, IN 46140
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
Greenfield, IN
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
Fort Wayne, IN
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, IN05-2024
Master of Science - Special Education
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN12-2018
Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN05-2008
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