Kathryn Allen
Special Education Teacher
10 Hoag Avenue, Akron,NY
Summary
Versatile, dedicated and enthusiastic special education teacher with 20+ years of classroom experience at the elementary, middle and high school levels combined. I am empathetic and accommodating in design and implement individualistic, hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students. My goal is to teach students with various needs and as an educator, help and guide students to reach their goals and beyond.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
10
10
years of post-secondary education
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher-15:1 and CT
Medina High School
Medina, NY
09.1999 - 07.2019
- Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Instructed students in all academic areas and delegated reading groups.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
- 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.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Physically and verbally interacted with students throughout day.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from all pertinent departments.
- Worked with students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Worked in self-contained and resource environments to re-teach regular education curriculum and instilled a variety of skills.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Taught students in variety of settings, including self-contained and resource environments
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant with a variety of activities.
Special Education Teacher-6:1:1
Emmet Belknap Intermediate School
Lockoort, NY
07.1999 - 08.1999
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Physically and verbally interacted with students throughout day.
- Worked with students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Collaborated with students with multiple degrees of special needs to accomplish various tasks.
- Established a safe play environment for all students.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
Administrative Assistant
Haddon House Food Products Inc.
Clarence, NY
06.1999 - 06.1999
- Composed internal memos and external correspondence for senior management and reviewed all documentation to eliminate errors.
- Managed office inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Coached new employees on administrative procedures, company policies and performance standards.
- Handled client correspondence and tracked records to foster office efficiency.
- Arranged rapid office equipment repair and maintenance with vendors.
- Performed general office duties, including answering multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Coordinated travel arrangements, including booking airfare, hotel and ground transportation.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.
- Sold over three thousand specialty items to Wegmans and various local businesses.
- Ordered product and set up all specialty sections in both new and existing Wegman stores.
- Attended and managed national trade shows.
Education
Masters Of Applied Science - Special Education
State University College At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY 01.1994 - 05.1999
Bachelors of Applied Science - Business Education
State University College At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY 01.1991 - 08.1993
Associates of Applied Science - Retail Business Management
Alfred State College
Alfred, NY 08.1987 - 05.1989
Skills
Conflict resolution techniques
undefinedAccomplishments
It’s an honor for being one of our nation’s most respected teachers.
Affiliations
- Lioness Club
- VFW Ladiex Auxiliary
- Historical Society
Additional Information
* Secondary Detention Supervisor
* Class Advisor
* Fifth generation teacher and I love it!
Certification
NYS Teacher Certification
Timeline
Special Education Teacher-15:1 and CT
Medina High School
09.1999 - 07.2019
Special Education Teacher-6:1:1
Emmet Belknap Intermediate School
07.1999 - 08.1999
Administrative Assistant
Haddon House Food Products Inc.
06.1999 - 06.1999
Masters Of Applied Science - Special Education
State University College At Buffalo
01.1994 - 05.1999
Bachelors of Applied Science - Business Education
State University College At Buffalo
01.1991 - 08.1993
Associates of Applied Science - Retail Business Management
Alfred State College
08.1987 - 05.1989
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