Katherine Herrera
Mountain Top,PA
Summary
To obtain a position as a learning support teacher in an educational community that promotes differentiated instruction and effective research-based practices for all students. Committed to providing students with the necessary tools to achieve personal fulfillment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Stroudsburg Area School District
08.2023 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
Special Education Teacher
Hazleton Area School District
08.2019 - 06.2023
- Developed, reviewed, and implemented IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies.
- Developed and implemented curriculum, student-directed learning activities and enhance lessons using different technology platforms.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Majority of students showed growth in 7th- 8th grade ELA PSSA assessment.
Practicum Student
Bloomsburg University Of Pennsylvania
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Developed and implemented targeted and one-on-one interventions for students under various disability categories such as specific learning disability, autism, emotional disturbance, speech or language impairment, and other health impairment.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
Graduate Assistant
Bloomsburg University Of Pennsylvania
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Collected and analyzed data for submitted academic publications.
- Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support for students in special education methods courses.
Graduate Intern
Bloomsburg University Practicum
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Observed, mentored, and provided constructive and positive feedback to the Bloomsburg University students enrolled in Danville PDS practicum.
- Attended the new teacher induction program taught by district and school administrators in Danville School District.
Clinic Student
Misericordia University
01.2016 - 01.2016
- Provided effective treatment to clients with speech, language, and learning disabilities at Misericordia University.
- Reviewed client charts, generated lesson plans, collected data, and completed weekly reflection journals.
Lead Teacher
British School Of Monteria
03.2012 - 11.2012
- Taught first, second, and third grade math, English, and science in an English Immersion School.
Part Time English Teacher
Windsor Royal School
01.2012 - 03.2012
- Modified the general education curriculum for individuals with special-needs based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
Au Pair/Child Care Provider
Sasha Muir, Butter London Executive, Owner And Entrepreneur
08.2009 - 11.2011
- Encouraged reading, and appropriate activities to nurture their physical & emotional development.
Private English Tutor
Home/Library
01.2005 - 11.2011
- Tutored students ages 5-25 for both routine and standardized tests, including college entrance exams.
Head Start Student Teacher Practicum Internship
Hogar Infantil Mogambo
03.2011 - 05.2011
- Planned and executed activities to promote language and social skills development.
Education
Master of Education - Special Education PK-8
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA05.2019
Bachelor's Degree - Early Childhood Education
Fundación Universitaria Luis Amigo
Monteria, Colombia01.2013
Bachelor's Degree - English Language Teaching
Universidad De Córdoba
Monteria, Colombia03.2012
Skills
- Teaching diverse learners
- Spanish fluent
- Advanced technology experience
- Detail-oriented
- Lesson plan implementation with data based decision making processes
- In-depth knowledge of Special Education laws and procedures
Certification
- Instructional I- Grades PK-4
- Instructional I- Special Education PK-8
- TESOL Certificate of Training in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Awards
- Technology Education Research Symposium (TERS) 2018 Impact Award Winner for K-12 Education
- Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Stroudsburg Area School District
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Hazleton Area School District
08.2019 - 06.2023
Practicum Student
Bloomsburg University Of Pennsylvania
01.2019 - 05.2019
Graduate Intern
Bloomsburg University Practicum
08.2018 - 12.2018
Graduate Assistant
Bloomsburg University Of Pennsylvania
08.2017 - 05.2019
Clinic Student
Misericordia University
01.2016 - 01.2016
Lead Teacher
British School Of Monteria
03.2012 - 11.2012
Part Time English Teacher
Windsor Royal School
01.2012 - 03.2012
Head Start Student Teacher Practicum Internship
Hogar Infantil Mogambo
03.2011 - 05.2011
Au Pair/Child Care Provider
Sasha Muir, Butter London Executive, Owner And Entrepreneur
08.2009 - 11.2011
Private English Tutor
Home/Library
01.2005 - 11.2011
Master of Education - Special Education PK-8
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor's Degree - Early Childhood Education
Fundación Universitaria Luis Amigo
Bachelor's Degree - English Language Teaching
Universidad De Córdoba
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