Katherine Scott
Garland,TX
Summary
Dedicated educator with 6+ years experience teaching at-risk and special education high school students. Certified in English 7-12, Science Composite 7-12, and SPED. BA in Psychology, Criminal Justice; M.Ed in Teaching with STEAM emphasis. 14 years experience in the U.S. Army Reserves with valid security clearance. 7+ years in customer service. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, highly capable team builder.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Inclusion Teacher and Case Manager
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
Dallas, TX
08.2019 - Current
- Case managed 25-30 high school special education students, coordinated with parents and staff to conduct meetings and write full IEPs.
- 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.
- Inclusion teacher for social studies, science, and English. Taught subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Small Arms Repair (91F)
U.S. Army Reserves
Grand Prairie, TX
03.2008 - Current
- Ensured arms room compliance with Army regulations, control of sensitive items, maintained 300+ weapons
- Performed basic diagnostics and maintenance on unit weapons
- Developed and implemented training for other Soldiers on weapons maintenance and safety
Teacher
Killeen Independent School District
Killeen, Texas (TX)
03.2016 - 06.2019
- Increased student' failing scores by an average 154 points on state biology exams with intensive review program; increased passing rate of special education students from 16% to 54%
- Developed, modified, and implemented curriculum based on student needs and relevant data
- Collaborated to collect, review, and analyze data; developed strategies to improve scores
- Increased engagement, technology use, and job skills by developing STEAM projects
- Built relationships with SPED/at-risk students, parents, and colleagues to increase success
- Experience in Inclusion, Resource, and pull-out settings. Comfortable with EasyIEP, and ARD meetings
- Served as summer school teacher, stand-alone review teacher, and night school credit recovery sessions to increase student success.
Driver's License Examiner
Oklahoma Department Of Public Safety
Lawton, OK
08.2013 - 08.2015
- Processed and tested applicants for driver's licenses and CDLs; road tested applicants seeking licensure IAW state law and DPS policy
- Ensured compliance for CDLs with federal regulation
- Filed and maintain driver records and test results in accordance with policy
Education
M.Ed. - Teaching And Learning With STEAM Certificate
Clemson University
Clemson, SC2018
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Cameron University
Lawton, OK2014
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Cameron University
Lawton, OK2013
Skills
- Curriculum development, modification, and extension for all learning types and abilities; technology and career skill integration
- Ability to measurably increase STAAR scores in at-risk, special education populations through intensive review and metacognition strategies
- Proficient in Word, Excel, Google Classroom, Nearpod, and other technology; accomplished with Edgenuity, Blackboard, other platforms
- Attention to detail, meticulous
- Ethical, respectful, compassionate, builds others
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Building and maintaining relationships with difficult populations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Timeline
Inclusion Teacher and Case Manager
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
08.2019 - Current
Teacher
Killeen Independent School District
03.2016 - 06.2019
Driver's License Examiner
Oklahoma Department Of Public Safety
08.2013 - 08.2015
Small Arms Repair (91F)
U.S. Army Reserves
03.2008 - Current
M.Ed. - Teaching And Learning With STEAM Certificate
Clemson University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Cameron University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Cameron University
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