Katheryn Stewart
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Forward-thinking [Job Title] experienced working in educational settings. Focused on building connections with students to strengthen engagement and help students reach full potential. Knowledgeable about planning projects to diversify instruction, immerse students in subject material, and promote continuous skill-building.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Inclusion Teacher
Cooke School and Institute
60 MacDougal Street New York, NY 11012
06.2025 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans to support diverse learning needs.
- Implemented inclusive teaching strategies to enhance student engagement and participation.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create supportive learning environments.
- Provided professional development workshops for staff on inclusive practices and techniques.
Substitute SETSS ELA Teacher
Hyde Leadership Charter Middle School
Brooklyn, NY
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Developed lesson plans and instructional materials to meet the needs of individual students.
- Planned, prepared, and delivered lessons in accordance with curriculum guidelines.
- Assessed student performance through formative and summative assessments.
Substitute Teacher, K-5 Science Teacher
Flatbush Ascend Lower School
NY
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
- Organized lesson plans and activities for students.
- Assisted with classroom management issues when needed.
Teaching Fellows Special Education Teacher
NYC Department of Education
Brooklyn, NY
09.2018 - 12.2022
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Assisted in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Instructed special education classes using evidence-based practices.
Special Education Paraprofessional
NYC Department of Education
Brooklyn, NY
05.2013 - 06.2018
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to modify educational materials to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Monitored behavior of students in order to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.
- Assisted teachers in creating and implementing Individualized Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Organized instructional materials for use in the classroom setting.
Group Leader
Five Block Daycare Center
Brooklyn, NY
09.2001 - 04.2012
- Developed and implemented group activities to promote team building and collaboration.
- Facilitated parent-teacher meetings to discuss student progress and behavior.
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized learning plans for students.
- Organized field trips and special events to enrich the educational experience for students.
- Developed creative lesson plans incorporating technology, hands-on activities, games.
Education
Master of Science - Students With Disabilities
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY12-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Medgar Evers College, CUNY
Brooklyn, NY05-2009
Skills
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Positive Reinforcement
- Subject matter expertise
- Instructional technology
- Classroom Organization
- Verbal and written communication
- Differentiated Instruction
- Special Education
- Instructional Strategies
- Lesson Plan Implementation
Timeline
Community Inclusion Teacher
Cooke School and Institute
06.2025 - Current
Substitute SETSS ELA Teacher
Hyde Leadership Charter Middle School
09.2023 - 06.2024
Substitute Teacher, K-5 Science Teacher
Flatbush Ascend Lower School
12.2022 - 06.2023
Teaching Fellows Special Education Teacher
NYC Department of Education
09.2018 - 12.2022
Special Education Paraprofessional
NYC Department of Education
05.2013 - 06.2018
Group Leader
Five Block Daycare Center
09.2001 - 04.2012
Master of Science - Students With Disabilities
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Medgar Evers College, CUNY