- Family bike rides
- Gym workouts
- Playing softball
- Reading
Kate Spencer
1030 Buckeye Crossing Highland,IL
Summary
Experienced early childhood educator with strong focus on creating engaging, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environments. Skilled in curriculum design, classroom management, and fostering positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues. Known for adaptability, teamwork, and achieving desired educational outcomes. Consistently reliable and responsive to changing classroom needs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ECSE/Blended Preschool Teacher
Dawn Elser Elementary School
12.2009 - Current
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Maintained accurate records of each child's progress throughout the year using various documentation methods such as portfolios or tracking sheets.
- Developed and implemented IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Enhanced communication skills in non-verbal students through integration of alternative and augmentative communication systems.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual regulation.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
Individual Care Assistant
Dawn Elser Elementary School
08.2008 - 12.2008
- Developed strong relationships with student and parents, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Guided student to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for student.
- Assessed student's progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
Education
Approval - Early Childhood Special Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL12-2010
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education (Birth-3rd Grade)
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL05-2006
Endorsement - Early Childhood Special Education Birth-3rd Grade
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL05-2006
Associate of Arts -
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL05-2004
Skills
- Child development
- Classroom organization
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Writing and implementing IEPs
- Conducting preschool screenings
- Parent-teacher communication
Certification
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Interests
Timeline
ECSE/Blended Preschool Teacher
Dawn Elser Elementary School
12.2009 - Current
Individual Care Assistant
Dawn Elser Elementary School
08.2008 - 12.2008
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Approval - Early Childhood Special Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education (Birth-3rd Grade)
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Endorsement - Early Childhood Special Education Birth-3rd Grade
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Associate of Arts -
Southwestern Illinois College
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