Katherine Lucas
Clinton,OH
Summary
Seasoned educator at Wadsworth City Schools, adept in individualized education plans and performance management. Excelled in fostering academic and emotional growth in 1st and 2nd graders, including those with high trauma. Demonstrated leadership in creating inclusive, engaging learning environments, emphasizing a whole child approach.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
General Education Teacher
Wadsworth City Schools
Wadsworth, OH
08.2023 - Current
- I work with kids with high trauma. I help them learn coping strategies, how to regulate, and help them see the good in life.
- I teach all subjects to 1st and 2nd graders.
- I catch students up who are behind academically and show them that learning is fun.
- I have a safe and fun learning environment.
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Wadsworth City Schools
Wadsworth, OH
01.2021 - 05.2023
- I worked with children with special needs. I helped the students find the best way for them to learn the foundation skills of academics and life.
- I worked with children with high trauma. I helped them learn how to regulate and how to cope with their trauma.
- I wrote IEP's for all 12 kids on my caseload.
- I wrote transition IEPs for our students who were going from preschool to kindergarten.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education And Special Education
University of Akron
Akron, OH12-2021
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Performance management
- Classroom instruction
- Job coaching
- Oral communication
- Job readiness training
- Leader
- Organized
- Looking past education and at the child
- Whole child approach
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
General Education Teacher
Wadsworth City Schools
08.2023 - Current
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Wadsworth City Schools
01.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education And Special Education
University of Akron
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