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Kate Kieszek

Alachua,United States
Kate Kieszek

Summary

Versatile and dedicated Special Education Teacher with a focus on the individual needs of exceptional students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.

Overview

13
years of professional experience

Work History

High Springs Community School

ESE Teacher
08.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • 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 standard education teachers from across academic departments.

Kanapaha Middle School

ESE Teacher
08.2015 - 05.2022

Job overview

  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • 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 standard education teachers from across academic departments.

First Christian Academy

First Grade Teacher
05.2012 - 05.2014

Job overview

  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.

Parker Elementary

Kindergarten Teacher
08.2010 - 12.2010

Job overview

  • Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
  • Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
  • Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
  • Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.

Education

Saint Leo University
Gainesville

Bachelor of Arts from Elementary Education
01.2009

University Overview

Elementary Education K-6

Reading Endorsement

ESOL Endorsement

Social Science 5-9

Social Science 6-12

Exceptional Student Education

Skills

  • Special Education Curriculum
  • Student Records Management
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Genetic Disorders

Timeline

ESE Teacher

High Springs Community School
08.2022 - Current

ESE Teacher

Kanapaha Middle School
08.2015 - 05.2022

First Grade Teacher

First Christian Academy
05.2012 - 05.2014

Kindergarten Teacher

Parker Elementary
08.2010 - 12.2010

Saint Leo University

Bachelor of Arts from Elementary Education
Kate Kieszek