Kathleen Carraway
Daphne
Summary
Elementary School Teacher with 25 years of expertise in early education, child development and collaborative teaching methods. Experienced in developing lesson plans to meet district and state standards. Confidently offers classroom instruction and personalized student support using balance of traditional and modern approaches.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Daphne Elementary School
08.2020 - Current
- Member of Lexia LETRS Cohort 8, attending multiple professional development sessions designed specifically for elementary school teachers to deeply understand the science of reading and learn effective strategies to teach foundational literacy skills like phonics, phonological awareness, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension to their students
- Certification pending May 2026
- EMints training Fall 2023-2025, which is a professional development program for educators focused on integrating technology into the classroom using research-based teaching practices, promoting inquiry-based learning, and creating high-quality lesson designs, all while leveraging the power of technology to enhance student learning
- Certification pending May 2025
- Member of Baldwin County STEAM Cadre 2, attending multiple professional development sessions to implement best practices in STEAM education aligned to ITSE standards, Next Gen science standards, and the 5E model
- STEAM Certified May 2023
- Science Department Chairperson, developed county-wide pacing guides and selected science curriculum
Collaborative Teacher
W.J. Carroll Intermediate School
08.2005 - 07.2020
- Member of Guided Reading Cadre 3, attending multiple professional development sessions to implement best practices in the Scholastic Guided Reading initiative
- CCRS Math Coach, responsible for presenting and implementing Math PLTs to align teaching with Common Core standards
- Mathematics Department Chairperson, developed county-wide pacing guides and selected mathematics curriculum
- Title I CIT/ACIP Committee Member, developed and reviewed school academic data to ensure accreditation
Special Education Teacher
Rockwell Elementary School
08.2004 - 01.2005
- Developed and implemented IEPs for 3rd and 4th grades
- Planned and organized IEP meetings
- Collaborated with inclusion teachers
- Collected and reviewed data to determine appropriate instructional strategies
Special Education Teacher
Delta Elementary School
08.2003 - 01.2004
- Served as IEP Chairperson, maintaining appropriate confidentiality regarding student records
- Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication through parent engagement and collaboration with colleagues
- Implemented positive behavioral support systems, including Behavior Intervention Plans
Special Education Teacher
Fairhope Middle School
08.1999 - 01.2002
- Developed and implemented IEPs for 6th grade
- Planned and organized IEP meetings
- Collaborated with inclusion teachers
Education
Master of Education (M.Ed) - K-6
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education (N-12)
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL05.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies (K-6)
California State University, Chico
Chico, CA05.1997
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Literacy strategies
- Individualized instruction
- Field trip organization
- Technology integration
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Relationship building
Certification
- State of Alabama – Elementary Education, Class A (K-6)
- State of Alabama – Elementary Education, Class B (K-6)
- State of Alabama – Special Education, Class B (P-12)
Timeline
Elementary Teacher
Daphne Elementary School
08.2020 - Current
Collaborative Teacher
W.J. Carroll Intermediate School
08.2005 - 07.2020
Special Education Teacher
Rockwell Elementary School
08.2004 - 01.2005
Special Education Teacher
Delta Elementary School
08.2003 - 01.2004
Special Education Teacher
Fairhope Middle School
08.1999 - 01.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education (N-12)
University of South Alabama
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies (K-6)
California State University, Chico
Master of Education (M.Ed) - K-6
University of South Alabama
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