Kate Jimenez
Merced,CA
Summary
Experienced and versatile special education teacher with a proven track record of over ten years in public education. Known for exceptional problem-solving abilities, collaborative approach, innovative techniques, strong organizational skills, and dedication to student success. Driven by a genuine enthusiasm to contribute to team achievements through hard work, meticulous attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. Effective communication style, positive reinforcement strategies, and goal-oriented mindset consistently foster academic achievement within the teams worked with.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
SDC Teacher
Winfield Elementary School, Winton School District
01.2023 - Current
- Creating lessons and managing two full-day paraprofessionals.
- Supervising paraprofessional instruction implementation and providing feedback.
- Collaborating and developing IEPs and BIPs with staff and parents to support overall student learning.
- Mentored new SDC teachers during their first year of employment, providing guidance on curriculum planning, behavior management techniques, IEP progress monitoring, legal document preparation, and effective communication with families.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education and best practices in special education teaching strategies.
- Co-facilitated a Community of Practice.
- Student Success Team (SST) Lead.
Resource Teacher
Winfield Elementary School, Winton School District
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Created lessons for and managing one full-day paraprofessional to implement small-group lessons based on student needs that supported general education classroom instruction.
- Supervised paraprofessional instruction implementation and providing feedback.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to create, provide, and monitor appropriate accommodations and modifications.
- Collaborated and developed IEPs and BIPs with staff and parents to support overall student learning.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Created and delivered professional development on SEIS Service Tracker.
- Student Success Team (SST) Lead.
- Teacher Induction Preparation (TIP) Mentor.
SDC Teacher
Winfield Middle School, Winton School District
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Created lessons for and managing three full-day paraprofessionals.
- Supervised paraprofessional instruction implementation and providing feedback.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to create, provide, and monitor appropriate accommodations and modifications.
- Provided professional development trainings to educate faculty and staff on IEP meeting facilitation and best practices in special education.
- Teacher Induction Program (TIP) Mentor
- Mentored new SDC teachers during their first year of employment, guiding curriculum planning, behavior management techniques, and effective communication with families.
SDC Teacher
Elmer Wood, Atwater Elementary School District
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Created lessons for and managing one full-day paraprofessional to implement small-group lessons based on student needs that supported general education classroom instruction.
- Monitored paraprofessional lesson implementation.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Collaborated with other teachers on interdisciplinary projects, enhancing the overall educational experience for students.
Education
Masters of Arts - Educational Leadership
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA08-2025
Administrative Services Credential - Educational Administration
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA08-2025
Masters of Arts - Special Education
Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA01.2019
Special Education Teaching Credential - Education
Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA01.2016
General Education Teaching Credential - Education
Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California, Merced
Merced, CA01.2013
Skills
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Detail-oriented organization
- Regulatory adherence
- Strong ethical standards
- Educational program design
- Encouraging guidance
- Professional guidance mentoring
Timeline
SDC Teacher
Winfield Elementary School, Winton School District
01.2023 - Current
Resource Teacher
Winfield Elementary School, Winton School District
01.2020 - 01.2023
SDC Teacher
Winfield Middle School, Winton School District
01.2017 - 01.2020
SDC Teacher
Elmer Wood, Atwater Elementary School District
01.2015 - 01.2017
Masters of Arts - Educational Leadership
San Diego State University
Administrative Services Credential - Educational Administration
San Diego State University
Masters of Arts - Special Education
Fresno Pacific University
Special Education Teaching Credential - Education
Fresno Pacific University
General Education Teaching Credential - Education
Fresno Pacific University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California, Merced