Katherine Horne
Clinton,NC
Summary
At Clinton City Schools, I leveraged my expertise in special education and multisensory teaching to significantly enhance parent-teacher collaboration and student engagement. By implementing adaptive learning techniques and developing comprehensive IEPs, I fostered an inclusive environment that promoted continuous improvement in student behavior and academic performance, demonstrating exceptional adaptability and effective communication.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Exceptional Education Teacher
Clinton City Schools
11.2002 - Current
- Increased parent involvement in student education through consistent communication and providing resources for at-home support.
- Utilized data-driven decision making to inform instruction, ensuring lessons were tailored to meet the diverse needs of exceptional learners.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment by promoting respect, inclusivity, and active participation from all students.
- Implemented creative instructional approaches such as project-based learning and hands-on activities to engage students with various learning styles.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current with best practices in special education teaching methods and strategies.
- Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management techniques and creating clear expectations for conduct.
- Enhanced student comprehension by using differentiated instruction techniques and tailoring lesson plans to individual needs.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to improve academic outcomes.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices for exceptional education teaching strategies.
- Served as an advocate for exceptional education students within the school community, raising awareness about their unique needs and abilities.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
Education
Bachelor Of Education - Special Education
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC12.2002
Skills
- Student engagement
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Adaptive learning techniques
- Multisensory teaching
- IEP implementation
- Special education expertise
- Autism spectrum
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- IEP development
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Classroom management
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Collaborative teamwork
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Social skills development
- Self motivation
- Behavior management
- Professionalism
- Life skills training
- Group and individual instruction
- Safety monitoring
- Differentiated instruction
- Continuous improvement
- Adaptability
- Written communication
- Professional demeanor
Timeline
Exceptional Education Teacher
Clinton City Schools
11.2002 - Current
Bachelor Of Education - Special Education
East Carolina University
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