KATHLEEN M. POE
CLEVELAND,OHIO
Summary
Enthusiastic and effective teacher with a passion for providing quality instruction and fostering a positive learning environment for all students. Strong educational background and over 15 years of teaching and facilitating experience. Dedicated to helping students reach their full potential. Skilled in creating engaging lesson plans and utilizing innovative teaching methods to ensure student comprehension and success. Committed to cultivating a supportive classroom atmosphere that promotes active participation, collaboration, and growth.
Licenses:
Professional 5-year-Grades 1-8
Intervention Specialist-Mild/Moderate
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
SPECIAL EDUCATION AIDE
WESTLAKE CITY SCHOOLS
Westlake, OH
08.2023 - Current
- Provided one-on-one support to students with physical, emotional, or behavioral challenges during classroom activities.
- Maintained detailed records of student progress, attendance, and behavior for use in evaluations and reports.
- Documented student progress, obstacles and academic milestones for parents and faculty.
- Participated in professional development opportunities focused on special education best practices to enhance job-related knowledge and skills.
- Improved student comprehension by employing various teaching methods and adapting to individual learning needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Supported students in completing classwork and applying academic concepts.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio
Westlake City School District
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY
PARMADALE SCHOOL
08.2000 - 06.2005
- Develop and maintain Individualized Educational Plans for 12 female students of varying abilities and needs for all academic subjects in self-contained classroom
- Enhance student learning by optimizing a wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities
- Follow IDEA regulations to ensure best practices.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS - ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
JOHN CARROLL UNIVERSITY
MASTER OF EDUCATION - EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
JOHN CARROLL UNIVERSITY
Skills
- MS WORD
- EXCEL
- POWERPOINT
- G SUITE FOR EDUCATION
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Small Group Instruction
- Relationship Building
- Co-teaching Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Data Management
Personal Information
Title: EDUCATOR
Volunteer Experience
- Moderator-Church Council, Dover Congregational United Church of Christ, 01/2020-01/2022
- Vice-Moderator-Church Council, Dover Congregational United Church of Christ, 01/2018-01/2020
- Corresponding Secretary, Westlake Council of PTAs, 2021-2022
- Council Delegate, WHS-Westlake Council of PTAs, 2020-2022
- Reflections Program Chair, Westlake Council of PTAs, 2020-2021
- President, Westshore Mothers of Twins Club, 2013-2015
- Delegate, Greater Cleveland Congregations, 2013-Present
Timeline
SPECIAL EDUCATION AIDE
WESTLAKE CITY SCHOOLS
08.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio
08.2021 - 08.2023
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY
08.2000 - 06.2005
BACHELOR OF ARTS - ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
JOHN CARROLL UNIVERSITY
MASTER OF EDUCATION - EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
JOHN CARROLL UNIVERSITY