Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
RELATED EXPERIENCES
Certification
April 2025 Everyday Hero Award
Timeline
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Katelyn Pingatore

Fenton

Summary

Special education professional with proven track record of fostering inclusive learning environments and implementing effective instructional strategies. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and achieving positive educational outcomes, adaptable to changing classroom dynamics. Skilled in behavior management, curriculum development, and student advocacy, bringing reliability and flexibility to role.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elementary Special Education Teacher

Mason Elementary School
01.2022 - Current
  • Developed Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) to meet diverse student needs.
  • Provide direct instruction and support in various academic subjects, utilizing research-based instructional practices and differentiated strategies.
  • Collaborate effectively with general education teachers, parents, support staff, and administrators to ensure a cohesive and supportive educational experience for students.
  • Foster a positive and engaging classroom environment that promotes student independence, self-advocacy, and a love of learning with consistent routines and clear expectations.
  • Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods and data collection, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.

Student Teacher, Special Education

Gaylord Middle School
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
  • Integrated use of technology by creating online assignments working from Google Classroom

Student Teacher, Kindergarten

South Maple Elementary School
01.2021 - 05.2021
  • Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance early childhood learning experiences.
  • Fostered a supportive classroom environment promoting social and emotional development.

Education

Master of Arts - Special Education: The Master Teacher, ASD

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
03-2025

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Special Education, Emotional Impairment

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
12.2021

Skills

  • Organizational skills
  • Time management
  • Relationship building
  • Collaborative teamwork

RELATED EXPERIENCES

  • Special Olympics Winter Games Winter 2018, 2019
  • Night to Shine Prom Winter 2018, 2019
  • Student Council for Exceptional Children Member & Treasurer 2018, 2019, 2020
  • CMU Teacher Fellowship 2019, 2020, Gaylord Community Schools partnered with Central Michigan teacher education program

Certification

  • START: FAPE in the LRE
  • Medical Emergency Response Team: American Heart Associations, CPR, First Aid, and AED Certified
  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI Training)
  • EasyIEP—EdPlan


References

  • Sonya James, Principal, Grand Blanc Community Schools, Mason Elementary School, (810) 591-7840, sjames@gbcs.org
  • Dana Turnbow, Special Education Director, Grand Blanc Community Schools, Special Services Office, (810) 591-6373, dturnbow@gbcs.org
  • Jill Nicholas, General Education Teacher, Grand Blanc Community Schools, Mason Elementary School, (810) 240-8465, jnicholas@gbcs.org

April 2025 Everyday Hero Award

Genesee County Educational Foundation (GCEF) recognizes individuals who have made a significant positive impact on the lives of children and families in Genesee County, Michigan, through their exemplary service to the programs the foundation supports.

Timeline

Elementary Special Education Teacher

Mason Elementary School
01.2022 - Current

Student Teacher, Special Education

Gaylord Middle School
09.2021 - 12.2021

Student Teacher, Kindergarten

South Maple Elementary School
01.2021 - 05.2021

Master of Arts - Special Education: The Master Teacher, ASD

Central Michigan University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Special Education, Emotional Impairment

Central Michigan University