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Katherine Amis

Educator
Denton,TX

Summary

Compassionate, creative and motivated teacher with valuable experience in working with children of all ages and backgrounds. Lifelong learner equipped with extensive adaptability and problem solving in educational environments. Student-centric instructor, and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Special Education Aide

Denton ISD
10.2023 - Current
  • Facilitated social skill development among peers through group activities and interactive exercises.
  • Provided one-on-one support to students with physical, emotional, or behavioral challenges during classroom activities.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and reinforcing appropriate behaviors.
  • Monitored student progress regularly, documenting performance and providing feedback to both students and parents.
  • Coordinated with other school staff members such as guidance counselors, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, and psychologists to provide comprehensive support services for students in need.

Special Education Teacher

Lillie J. Jackson Early Childhood Center
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Led students in both ECSE and Self-Contained classrooms working especially students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
  • Implemented activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth using positive reinforcement and Conscious Discipline.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.

Long-Term Special Education Substitute Teacher

Borman Elementary
04.2022 - 05.2022
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
  • Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
  • Redirected students using positive behavior reinforcement.
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.


Private Nanny

Simkins Family
04.2019 - 04.2020

Creative, patient, high-energy nanny with a passion for children

  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Managed proper sleep, eating, and learning schedules.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments and activities to support child social and emotional growth.

Business Assistant

Willow Bend Dental
08.2016 - 02.2018

Efficiently managed front desk duties at busy 60 patients per day dental office

  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries, scheduling, and transferring calls to correct personnel.
  • Verified patient dental insurance coverage, and served as liaison between patients, insurance companies, and doctors.

Education

Special Education

Texas Teachers of Tomorrow
Online

Bachelor of Arts - Multidisciplinary Studies

University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
08.2010 - 12.2013

Skills

    TeXes (161) Special Education EC-12

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Timeline

Special Education Aide

Denton ISD
10.2023 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Lillie J. Jackson Early Childhood Center
08.2022 - 05.2023

Long-Term Special Education Substitute Teacher

Borman Elementary
04.2022 - 05.2022

Private Nanny

Simkins Family
04.2019 - 04.2020

Business Assistant

Willow Bend Dental
08.2016 - 02.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Multidisciplinary Studies

University of Oklahoma
08.2010 - 12.2013

Special Education

Texas Teachers of Tomorrow
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