Katherine Hindman
Statesboro,GA
Summary
Facilitated significant improvements in children's educational journeys as a special education teacher for over 31 years. Crafted individualized educational plans that fostered comprehensive growth in physical, mental, and emotional areas. Partnered with parents, students, and stakeholders to drive achievement of academic and behavioral goals.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Bulloch County Board of Education
07.2016 - Current
- Serves 3rd-5th grade students who are mildly and moderately intellectually disabled in a self-contained setting
- Collaborates with regular education teachers and parents
- Writes and implements Individualized Educational Plans
- Assesses students on individualized goals
- Served on the school leadership team for three year
- Served as grade level chairman for three years
Administrative Assistant
Statesboro First United Methodist Church
09.2006 - 09.2014
- Facilities coordinator
- Scheduled weddings and worked with wedding coordinators
- Secretary to all church personnel
- Devised the church newsletter mailed to all members
- Kept attendance records
Special Education Teacher
Bryan County Board of Education
07.2010 - 06.2011
- Served 1st & 2nd grade students in a resource setting with a range of disabilities - emotional behavioral disabled, mildly intellectually disabled, and learning disabled.
Special Education Teacher
Chatham County Board of Education
08.1985 - 06.2010
- Served 6-8th grade orthopedically impaired students for two years
- Served as a special education teacher in the Preschool Intervention Program for 13 years.
Special Education Teacher
Effingham County Board of Education
08.2011 - 08.2006
- Served 3rd-5th grade mildly and moderately disabled students in a self-contained setting
- Served on the school's Parent Teacher Organization
Education
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Grand Canyon University
05-2026
Ed.S. - Interrelated Special Education
Georgia Southern University
05-1996
M.Ed. - Mental Retardation
Georgia Southern University
05-1994
B.S. - Mental Retardation
Georgia Southern College
05-1984
Skills
- Led initiatives in differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs Oversaw classroom management strategies to create conducive learning environments Directed the development of individual education plans (IEPs) to support student growth Championed small group instruction to maximize student engagement and understanding Fostered relationship building to enhance student-teacher connections Promoted collaborative teamwork among educators to share best practices Streamlined data management processes to track student progress effectively Coordinated group and individual instruction to address varying learning styles Strengthened parent-teacher collaboration to enhance student outcomes Devised instructional strategies that align with curriculum goals Advocated for special education services to ensure equitable access to education Formulated behavior intervention plans to support student behavior improvement Conducted progress evaluations to inform instructional adjustments Developed life skills instruction programs to empower student independence Implemented behavior modification strategies to promote positive behavior Established crisis prevention and intervention protocols to safeguard students Designed assessment strategies to measure student learning effectively Advanced elementary education practices to support foundational learning Integrated augmentative communication tools to assist students with communication challenges Engaged with the National Education Association to influence educational policy
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Year
Affiliations
- American Counseling Association
- Student Member
- May 2020 - present
- Association for Child and Adolescent Counseling
- Professional Association of Georgia Educators
- Professional Member
- July 1985 - present
Certification
CPI Certification
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Bulloch County Board of Education
07.2016 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Effingham County Board of Education
08.2011 - 08.2006
Special Education Teacher
Bryan County Board of Education
07.2010 - 06.2011
Administrative Assistant
Statesboro First United Methodist Church
09.2006 - 09.2014
Special Education Teacher
Chatham County Board of Education
08.1985 - 06.2010
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Grand Canyon University
Ed.S. - Interrelated Special Education
Georgia Southern University
M.Ed. - Mental Retardation
Georgia Southern University
B.S. - Mental Retardation
Georgia Southern College