KATHRYN BAKKER
Eagle River
Summary
Experienced education professional with a background in special education, behavior intervention, and school administration. Demonstrated ability to support student success through effective behavior systems, collaboration with educators and families, and data-driven decision making. Strong communicator with experience facilitating meetings, providing professional development, and supporting school operations and safety. Committed to fostering positive school environments and advancing educational leadership.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Highland Academy Charter School – Anchorage School District
Anchorage, Alaska
07.2023 - Current
- Respond to student behavior incidents and oversee discipline procedures
- Facilitate parent meetings and maintain communication regarding student concerns
- Support building safety procedures and emergency response planning
- Supervise after-school programs and student recruitment events
- Manage school social media platforms and website communications
- Compile and present student data to support professional development initiatives
- Provide operational support by covering duties of absent staff when necessary
Special Education Teacher Expert
Anchorage School District
Anchorage, Alaska
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Provided consultation to teachers on special education paperwork, compliance, and data collection
- Facilitated meetings with staff and families regarding student services and supports
- Developed and delivered professional development on behavior strategies, curriculum implementation, and IEP development
- Collected, analyzed, and graphed student data to guide instructional decisions
Special Education Teacher
Anchorage School District
Anchorage, Alaska
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Developed and implemented Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum for students in grades 9–12
- Implemented Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) strategies
- Supervised paraprofessionals and coordinated instructional support services
- Completed special education documentation and compliance requirements
- Developed Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) for students with behavioral needs
- Utilized Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) strategies to de-escalate students in crisis
- Designed and implemented a school-wide behavior response system
Behavior Strategist
Anchorage School District
Anchorage, Alaska
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Collected and analyzed behavioral data using multiple tracking systems
- Modeled behavior intervention strategies in classroom environments
- Utilized Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) strategies to support students in crisis
- Completed Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training modules
- Developed and presented behavior intervention trainings for school staff
Education
Master of Education - Administration and Supervision
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VirginiaBachelor of Arts - Special Education
University of Alaska Southeast
Juneau, AlaskaHigh School Diploma - undefined
Chugiak High School
Chugiak, AlaskaSkills
- Professional Communication
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Behavior Interventions & De-escalation Strategies
- Meeting Facilitation
- Special Education Compliance & Processes
- Data Collection & Analysis
- Collaboration
- Working Effectively Under Pressure
- Restorative practices
- Student and parent relations
- Discipline management
- Critical thinking and judgment
Certification
Professional Teacher Certification
Regular Administrative Certification (Type B)
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Highland Academy Charter School – Anchorage School District
07.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher Expert
Anchorage School District
08.2022 - 07.2023
Special Education Teacher
Anchorage School District
08.2019 - 05.2022
Behavior Strategist
Anchorage School District
08.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
University of Alaska Southeast
High School Diploma - undefined
Chugiak High School
Master of Education - Administration and Supervision
Liberty University