Kathleen Kent
Kailua,USA
Summary
As an experienced teacher with a Master's degree in special education and dyslexia, I utilize my diverse teaching background to foster a meaningful and positive learning environment for all students.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
7/8th Grade Literacy Teacher
Assets School
Honolulu, Hawaii
10.2022 - Current
- Provided structured literacy lessons for students in a school that specializes in dyslexia, dysgraphia, and other language-based differences.
Tutor
Private Tutor
Taipei, Taiwan
11.2019 - 06.2022
- Delivered one-on-one tutoring for students in grades 3-7 using evidence-based practices to boost literacy.
Substitute Teacher
Island Pacific Academy
Kapolei, HI
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Regular substitute teacher and after-school tutor for students with reading difficulties.
K-6 Special Education Resource Teacher
Hawaii Department of Education
Ewa Beach, Hawaii
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Delivered specialized instruction for K-6 students in a pull-out resource setting.
Language Coordinator & Resource Teacher
American School of Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
05.2016 - 06.2017
- Led coordination of language programs for ESL department and provided structured literacy classes for struggling English learners from K-5.
Private Contracted Tutor
Vientiane International School
Vientiane, Laos
11.2012 - 05.2015
- Contracted privately to tutor primary students facing challenges in reading.
English Tutor
English tutor
Valencia, Spain
10.2010 - 05.2012
- Provided focused instruction to enhance capabilities in reading and English as a second language.
English Tutor
English tutor
Beijing, China
08.2005 - 08.2006
- Provided focused instruction to enhance capabilities in reading and English as a second language to adults.
Self-contained Teacher
University Place School District
University Place, USA
08.2002 - 06.2004
- Served as self-contained instructor for grades 5-7 students with mild to moderate disabilities.
Self-contained Teacher
Department of Defense Schools
Fort Bragg, USA
08.2000 - 06.2002
- Self-contained teacher of students with mild to moderate disabilities, grades K-4
Self-contained Teacher
Muscogee County Public Schools
Columbus, USA
08.1998 - 06.1999
- Self-contained teacher of students with behavioral disabilities, grades 6-8
Self-contained Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
Springfield, USA
08.1996 - 06.1998
- Self-contained teacher of students with autism, upper elementary grades 3-5
Education
Graduate Certificate Dyslexia -
Mount St. Joseph University
Cincinnati, Ohio01.2016
Master's of Education - Mild Learning Handicaps
Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama01.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary and Learning Disabilities
Wittenberg University
Springfield, Ohio01.1996
Skills
- Instructional Design for Special Needs
- Develop Individualized Education Plans
- Administer informal and formal assessments
- Data Collection for Progress Monitoring
- Conduct Behavioral Assessments
- Develop Behavioral Intervention Plans
- Collaborate With Specialty Teachers
- Communicate Effectively With Parents
- Design Specialized Literacy Programs for students with Dyslexia and dysgraphia
- Plan Community Outings for educational and functional purposes
- Develop Self-Contained Program
Continuing Education And Professional Development
- Orton Gillingham Trained
- Safe and Civil schools CHAMPS Positive Behavior Support classroom management
- Multisensory math
- Joint Military Attache school
- Slingerland teacher trained
- Structured Word Inquiry trained
- Understanding and Managing ADHD
- ESL coursework
- TEACCH - Autism and Related Disorders
Accomplishments
- Distinguished Graduate Certificate, Defense Intelligence Agency
- 1998 Riggs/ARC of Northern Virginia Educational Leadership Award
Certification
- Structured Literacy Dyslexia Interventionist CERI
Timeline
7/8th Grade Literacy Teacher
Assets School
10.2022 - Current
Tutor
Private Tutor
11.2019 - 06.2022
Substitute Teacher
Island Pacific Academy
08.2018 - 06.2019
K-6 Special Education Resource Teacher
Hawaii Department of Education
07.2017 - 08.2018
Language Coordinator & Resource Teacher
American School of Ulaanbaatar
05.2016 - 06.2017
Private Contracted Tutor
Vientiane International School
11.2012 - 05.2015
English Tutor
English tutor
10.2010 - 05.2012
English Tutor
English tutor
08.2005 - 08.2006
Self-contained Teacher
University Place School District
08.2002 - 06.2004
Self-contained Teacher
Department of Defense Schools
08.2000 - 06.2002
Self-contained Teacher
Muscogee County Public Schools
08.1998 - 06.1999
Self-contained Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
08.1996 - 06.1998
Graduate Certificate Dyslexia -
Mount St. Joseph University
Master's of Education - Mild Learning Handicaps
Auburn University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary and Learning Disabilities
Wittenberg University
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