Katherine Lynn
Summary
Master's degree in special education, bachelor's degree in education, 8 years experience teaching middle school students, and coaching: strong interpersonal skills and written communication.
Educator with track record of fostering positive learning environment and driving academic excellence. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and student assessment. Strong focus on collaboration and adaptability to meet evolving educational needs. Known for reliability and achieving measurable results in student performance and engagement.
Experienced with planning and executing comprehensive project plans. Utilizes strong leadership and organizational skills to guide teams and ensure project milestones are met. Track record of implementing efficient processes and achieving project goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
7th/8th Grade Teacher
North Allegheny School District - Carson Middle School
08.2015 - Current
- Implemented Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and provided comprehensive support for students with 504 and IEP goals, including data-driven progress monitoring and individualized support plan development
- Collaborated effectively with support teams, co-taught, and implemented behavioral strategies
- Actively participated in IEP, GIEP, and team meetings
- Collaborated on the design of PA Core-aligned lesson plans, integrating student-led activities and assessments
- Contributed to a successful district transition to block scheduling, resulting in a 95% student growth rate (based on diagnostic testing)
- Developed engaging content units (e.g., 8th grade ELA unit based on 'The Hunger Games')
- Adapted curriculum and assessments for diverse learners
- Implemented effective classroom management and behavior plans
- Maintained consistent communication with parents via phone and email
Cheerleading Coach
Montour School District
05.2021 - Current
- Organized practice schedules and communicated with parents for 20-50+ girls, created routines, trained in necessary and optional safety training to ensure the team's care, and ordered and sized clothing while collecting monetary funds
Assistant Human Resources
ChemImage Corporation
05.2015 - 09.2015
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to the HR Director, including managing their calendar, scheduling meetings, and handling correspondence
- Prepare and edit reports, presentations, and other documents
- Maintain accurate and organized HR records, both physical and electronic
- Manage office supplies and handle procurement requests for the HR department
- Coordinate travel arrangements and process expense reports for the HR Director and other HR staff
- Answer phone calls and emails, directing inquiries to the appropriate person or department
- Assist with the recruitment process, including posting job openings, screening resumes, and scheduling interviews
- Coordinate background checks and other pre-employment screenings
Education
Masters of Education -
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Education
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA05.2013
Skills
- Effective Team Collaboration
- Strong Organizational Abilities
- Risk Assessment Expertise
- Project management and organization
- Wall construction
- Construction plan review
- Onsite execution
- Post-event analysis
- Team leadership and supervision
- Schedule management
- File management
- Supplier relations
- Vendor and contract negotiations
Timeline
Cheerleading Coach
Montour School District
05.2021 - Current
7th/8th Grade Teacher
North Allegheny School District - Carson Middle School
08.2015 - Current
Assistant Human Resources
ChemImage Corporation
05.2015 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science - Education
Duquesne University
Masters of Education -
Slippery Rock University
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