Kathleen Schroeder
Teacher
Benicia,California
Summary
Education Specialist with 12 plus years experience in both Middle and High School, Individual and Small Group education, equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. Extensive experience creating and implementing innovative IEPs and comfortable learning environments. Proven track record of fostering inclusive learning environments and implementing effective instructional strategies. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and achieving positive educational outcomes, adaptable to changing classroom dynamics. Skilled in behavior management, curriculum development, and student advocacy, bringing reliability and flexibility to role.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Griffin Technology Academy
Vallejo, CA
08.2020 - Current
- Brought on by this new Charter School to create the Special Education Department
- Taught both Middle and High School Mild/Moderate for first four years
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Partnered with general education teachers across academic departments.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
Student Teacher
Matthew Turner Elementary School
Benicia, California
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Mild/Moderate resource room serving grades 1-5
- Design and implement lesson plans and perform assessments (e.g Woodcock-Johnson IV)
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Monitored student progress to provide feedback on assignments and guidance on areas requiring improvement.
- Studying and experimenting with Orton Gillingham method (reading through phonograms)
- Implement 2-3 Zoom lesson plans per week (ELA) during COVID-19 shelter in place (Spring 2020)
Substitute Teacher
Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
Fairfield, California
02.2016 - 12.2019
- Grades K-12; specializing in Special Education
- Long term assignments in Resource
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Teacher
Spectrum Center for Educational and Behavioral Development
Rodeo, California
09.1994 - 04.1998
- Brought on by this large school to instruct students aged 14 to 17 designated as severely disabled while supervising 6 aides and assistant teachers
- Implemented vocational training that provided students with real-world job training and significantly improved their quality of life and independence
- Designed additional programs that assisted in the management of students with escalated behavioral problems
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Clinical Psychology
WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
Mild/Moderate Education Specialist credential - Special Education
TOURO UNIVERSITY
Vallejo, CA 09.2018 - 06.2020
Skills
Classroom management
Individual Education Plans, both writing and implementing
Relationship building with students, parents, and staff
Co-teaching experience
Goal and behavior data management (years spent in Data and Analytics)
Building and sustaining collaboration
Group and individual instruction
Motivating students
Parent communication
Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP implementation and the FBA process)
Verbal and nonverbal communication
Behavior modifications
Progress evaluations
Social integration
Mathematics intervention
Disability assessment testing
Paraprofessional oversight
Organizational skills
Analytical thinking
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsPaid sick leaveTimeline
Special Education Teacher
Griffin Technology Academy
08.2020 - Current
Student Teacher
Matthew Turner Elementary School
01.2020 - 04.2020
Mild/Moderate Education Specialist credential - Special Education
TOURO UNIVERSITY
09.2018 - 06.2020
Substitute Teacher
Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
02.2016 - 12.2019
Teacher
Spectrum Center for Educational and Behavioral Development
09.1994 - 04.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Clinical Psychology
WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
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