Katherine Jewell
Blum
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Functional Living Skills Teacher
Burleson ISD
08.2023 - Current
- Maintained open lines of communication with parents through regular newsletters, conferences, and informal check-ins to keep them informed about their child''s progress and address any concerns promptly.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of growth for individual students and tailored lesson plans accordingly, leading to increased academic achievement.
- Established positive classroom culture by promoting respect, collaboration, and open communication among students.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively using a variety of strategies such as clear expectations, consistent consequences, and positive reinforcement to create a respectful learning atmosphere conducive to student success.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Special Education Teacher
Crowley Independent School District
04.2016 - Current
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Classroom Teacher
Mexia ISD
07.2014 - 07.2016
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Instructed groups of up 22 students and provided individual support.
Classroom Teacher
La Vega Independent School District
07.2013 - 07.2014
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Family Science And History
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX12.2008
M.D. - Special Education
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX08-2024
Skills
- Student records management
- Special education
- Classroom management
- Group and individual instruction
- Elementary education
- Differentiated instruction
Timeline
Functional Living Skills Teacher
Burleson ISD
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Crowley Independent School District
04.2016 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Mexia ISD
07.2014 - 07.2016
Classroom Teacher
La Vega Independent School District
07.2013 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Family Science And History
Texas Woman's University
M.D. - Special Education
Lamar University
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