Kathleen Radcliffe
Fayetteville,North Carolina
Summary
Experienced Special Education Teacher with focus on individualized instruction looking to transition out of the classroom. Collaborated with teachers, therapists and parents to develop individualized education plans tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Cumberland County Schools
Vanstory Hills Elementary Fayetteville, NC
07.2018 - Current
- 3 years experience as chair of the Sunshine Committee.
- Promoted positive learning environment through use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Developed 35+ IEPs yearly tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Manage ongoing and changing caseload of 30+ students at two school locations.
- Developed and Implemented behavior management strategies resulting in 40% decrease in disruptive behavior.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Special Education Teacher
Cumberland County Schools
SouthView High School Fayetteville, NC
08.2014 - 06.2018
- Exceptional Children's English I and III resource teacher, differentiated standard curriculum for English levels I and III to meet needs of individual students in English resource setting.
- Developed 45+ IEPs yearly tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Managed ongoing and changing caseload of 45+ students.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance through the use of spreadsheets and various data collection tools.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts In Special Education - Special Education
University of North Carolina At Pembroke
Pembroke, NC05.2014
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Developing Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Data Collection and Documentation
- Developing and Implementing Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plan
- Assistive Technology
- Collaborator
- Effective Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Time management abilities
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Critical Thinking
- Project Management
- Staff Mentoring
- Google Docs, Google Slides, Google forms
- Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Excel
- Webex
Certification
- Exceptional Children: General Curriculum (K-12) NC State License # 1180773 - Current -Expires 06/30/2027
- Language Arts 6-9 NC State License # 1180773 Current -Expires 06/30/2027
- English 9-12 NC State License # 1180773 Current -Expires 06/30/2027
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Cumberland County Schools
07.2018 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Cumberland County Schools
08.2014 - 06.2018
Bachelor Of Arts In Special Education - Special Education
University of North Carolina At Pembroke