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
Winton, CA
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
Winton, CA
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
Winton, CA
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