Katherine Brown
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Thoughtful, strategic reading specialist who thrives in building positive impactful relationships with students, colleagues, parents, and administration.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Specialist
Charles Barrett Elementary School, ACPS
06.2003 - Current
- Collaborate with teachers to communicate strengths and areas of challenge for students in homeroom classes.
- Model and coach teachers as our district transitioned from Guided Reading to focus on Structured Literacy
- Administer diagnostic assessments for all students to determine students needing intervention
- Plan and implement small group intervention lessons ongoing support for struggling readers.
- Mentor new teachers in literacy instruction and methodologies, including progress monitoring
- Monitor student progress to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Support English Language Learners by adapting instructional materials and employing culturally responsive teaching practices.
- Build community with Family Literacy Night to foster love of literacy at home and school.
Special Education Teacher
William Ramsay Elementary School, ACPS
09.1996 - 06.2003
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Virginia Tech University
Falls Church, VA05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Special Education, Specific Learning Disabilities
Longwood University
Farmville, VA05.1989
Timeline
Reading Specialist
Charles Barrett Elementary School, ACPS
06.2003 - Current
Special Education Teacher
William Ramsay Elementary School, ACPS
09.1996 - 06.2003
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Virginia Tech University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education, Specific Learning Disabilities
Longwood University
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