Katherine "Graeme" Taylor
Charleston,SC
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with a focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in the 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
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Charleston County School District
08.2024 - Current
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and determine priorities and resource needs.
Waitress
Charleston Crab House
05.2021 - 08.2024
- Prepared checks, itemizing total meal costs and taxes.
- Assisted other wait staff members in times of heavy customer traffic.
- Provided assistance with closing tasks such as restocking supplies and cleaning equipment.
- Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
Student Teaching
Stiles Point Elementary
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Mentored and tutored students in a variety of educational topics.
- Developed lesson plans and activities to engage students in the learning process.
- Collaborated with faculty members to discuss student progress and develop strategies for improvement.
- Conducted classroom observations to assess student performance.
After-School Counselor
Kaleidoscope at Stiles Point Elementary
12.2021 - 01.2024
- Taught children how to complete basic crafts such as paintings, drawings and decorations.
- Monitored student behavior during recreational activities and provided appropriate feedback when necessary.
- Managed administrative program tasks such as taking attendance, updating logs and tracking supplies.
- Assisted children with homework and grade-level appropriate studying techniques.
- Participated in professional development trainings related to youth development best practices.
Field Observation
West Ashley High School
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Collaborated with teacher to plan and achieve instructional goals and objectives.
- Mentored and tutored students in a variety of educational topics.
- Attended and contributed to staff meetings.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
Field Observation
Memminger Elementary
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Supported the implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and discipline incidents.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education LD & EBD
College of Charleston
Charleston, SC05-2024
High School Diploma -
T. L. Hanna High School
Anderson, SC06-2020
Skills
- Customer Service
- Team Collaboration
- Relationship Management
- Classroom Supervision
- Positive Reinforcement
- Parent Communication
- Lesson Plan Development
- Child Advocacy
- Staff Scheduling
- Progress Monitoring
- Federal, State, and Local Regulations Adherence
- IEP development
Affiliations
- Teacher Cadet Member - Vice President
- REACH Tutor at the College of Charleston
- Kappa Delta Sorority Member at the College of Charleston
- President's List at the College of Charleston
- Dean's List at the College of Charleston
Certification
- Microsoft Certified Educator
- CPR, AED and First Aid Certified through American Heart Association
- Bloodborne Pathogen Training
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certified
- Vector Solutions Training (Safe Schools)
- Corrective Reading Curriculum training
- Reading Mastery Curriculum Training
- Zones of Regulation Curriculum Training
- Number Worlds Curriculum Training
- Passport Curriculum Training
- Restorative Practices Training
- Fundamentals in Sentence Writing Strategy Training
- CKLA Curriculum Initial Training for 3-5
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Charleston County School District
08.2024 - Current
Student Teaching
Stiles Point Elementary
01.2024 - 05.2024
Field Observation
West Ashley High School
09.2023 - 12.2023
Field Observation
Memminger Elementary
01.2023 - 05.2023
After-School Counselor
Kaleidoscope at Stiles Point Elementary
12.2021 - 01.2024
Waitress
Charleston Crab House
05.2021 - 08.2024
High School Diploma -
T. L. Hanna High School
- Microsoft Certified Educator
- CPR, AED and First Aid Certified through American Heart Association
- Bloodborne Pathogen Training
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certified
- Vector Solutions Training (Safe Schools)
- Corrective Reading Curriculum training
- Reading Mastery Curriculum Training
- Zones of Regulation Curriculum Training
- Number Worlds Curriculum Training
- Passport Curriculum Training
- Restorative Practices Training
- Fundamentals in Sentence Writing Strategy Training
- CKLA Curriculum Initial Training for 3-5
Bachelor of Science - Special Education LD & EBD
College of Charleston
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