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Kathleen Connelly

Cypress

Summary

Committed educator pursuing adjunct faculty role to utilize extensive expertise in special education, instructional leadership, and educational diagnostics, inspiring future teachers with evidence-based practices and effective strategies for diverse learning environments.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Professor of Pragmatic Studies

University of St. Thomas
01.2023 - Current
  • Maintained student engagement through creative subject delivery and learning activities.
  • Developed course materials and syllabi for diverse academic subjects.
  • Collaborated with faculty on curriculum design and program assessment efforts.

Educational Diagnostician

Katy ISD
01.2016 - Current
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify special education needs, and support student development.
  • Collaborate with educators and families to design effective Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

Special Education Teacher

Katy ISD
01.2016 - 01.2018

General Education Elementary Teacher

Katy ISD
01.2007 - 01.2016

General Education Elementary Teacher

Alief ISD
01.2000 - 01.2007

General Education Elementary Teacher

Dallas ISD
01.1999 - 01.2000

Education

Doctorate of Ethical Leadership - Ed.D.

University of St. Thomas
Houston, TX
05-2023

Masters - special education

University of St. Thomas
Houston, TX
01.2018

Alternative Certification Program -

Dallas ISD
Dallas, TX
01.1999

Bachelor of Science - Recreational Administration

Texas State
San Marcos, TX
01.1997

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Educational assessment
  • Instructional design
  • Academic advising
  • Individualized education programs
  • Student engagement

Certification

  • Educational Diagnostician
  • Special Education Teacher
  • General Education Teacher

Timeline

Professor of Pragmatic Studies

University of St. Thomas
01.2023 - Current

Educational Diagnostician

Katy ISD
01.2016 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Katy ISD
01.2016 - 01.2018

General Education Elementary Teacher

Katy ISD
01.2007 - 01.2016

General Education Elementary Teacher

Alief ISD
01.2000 - 01.2007

General Education Elementary Teacher

Dallas ISD
01.1999 - 01.2000

Doctorate of Ethical Leadership - Ed.D.

University of St. Thomas

Masters - special education

University of St. Thomas

Alternative Certification Program -

Dallas ISD

Bachelor of Science - Recreational Administration

Texas State