Kathleen Moore
Minnesott Beach,NC
Summary
Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion. Commended for flexible teaching style and willingness to work beyond call of duty. Versatile teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Exceptional Children's Teacher
Craven County Schools
12.2022 - Current
- Administered and graded tests, homework and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
- Prepared and distributed progress reports and report cards using ECATs and PowerSchool.
- Employed Mclass (Amplify Reading Assessment), NC Check ins and District assessments to monitor student progress.
- Organized learning resources and classroom environment to facilitate positive learning experience for over 35 exceptional students.
- Communicated with parents and faculty to develop strong sense of collaboration between teachers, students and parents.
- Balanced individual and group instruction to accommodate different academic levels and learning styles.
- Identified children's collective and individual learning needs to plan, prepare and deliver instruction designed to maximize individual learning and capture interest.
- Collaborated with other educators as building EC chairperson to develop instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Completed LETRs training in Science of Reading.
- Ran IEP, initial referral, eligibility, reevaluation, BIP, intake meetings for building EC students.
Special Education Teacher
Harborfields Central School District
09.1987 - 06.2020
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals for over 34 years.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiversity students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Coordinated field day for entire school, planned field trips for grade level students, participated in numerous task force, committees, and meetings to improve student learning environment.
Education
Master of Science - Computers in Education
Long Island University - C.W. Post Campus
Brookville, NY05.1992
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary And Special Education (K-12)
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA05.1987
Some College (No Degree) - Degree in Reading Education
Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus
Brookville, NYSkills
- Social Skills and Perceptiveness
- Student Needs Assessments
- Management Skills
- Emotional Support
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Team Teaching and Collaboration
- Individual Education Plan Expertise
- Core Curriculum and Standards
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
- Annual Evaluations
- Large Caseloads
- Positive Learning Environment
Accomplishments
Certified ADHD Professional (ADHD-CCSP) 01/2020
PESI, Inc.- Eau Claire, WI.
Timeline
Exceptional Children's Teacher
Craven County Schools
12.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Harborfields Central School District
09.1987 - 06.2020
Master of Science - Computers in Education
Long Island University - C.W. Post Campus
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary And Special Education (K-12)
Boston College
Some College (No Degree) - Degree in Reading Education
Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus
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