Kathryn Dunn
Worcester,MA
Summary
Compassionate Special Education Teacher with over 5 years of experience teaching students in both the self contained classroom as well as the general education classroom setting. Employs variety of instructional techniques and strategies aligned with instructional objectives to meet needs of all students.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager
Mole Hollow Candles
Charlton, MA
07.2022 - Current
- Analyzed data from various sources to identify trends and make recommendations for improvement.
- Provided administrative support to management team including preparing reports and presentations.
- Managed office budget to handle inventory, postage and vendor services.
- Ordered supplies and equipment to maintain adequate inventory levels.
- Handled scheduling and managed timely and effective allocation of resources and calendars.
- Created spreadsheets in Excel to track data such as vacation requests, sick days .
- Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
Special Education Co-Teacher
Dudley-Charlton Regional School District
Charlton, MA
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Responsible for assessing student knowledge and academic progress using formal and informal means to develop measurable IEP goals and to support student learning
- Serve as a member of the Special Education Team
- Write and implement IEP and behavior plans following DESE's SMARTIE goal format
- Coordinate individual student schedules, with the input of educational service providers, to ensure all IEP requirements are met
- Co-plan, develop, and implement a rigorous, appropriately leveled and multi-sensory curriculum across academic subjects
- Implement a variety of research based and district approved curriculum, including but not limited to CKLA language arts, and enVision Math
- Provide individual, small group, and whole class instruction aligned with student's IEP goals and accommodations
- Create individualized data collection system based on programatic and student needs
- Compile and analyze data to make informed classroom, behavior and academic decisions
Special Education Teacher
Worcester Public Schools
Worcester, MA
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Served as an advocate for special education students within the school system.
- Maintained student records in accordance with district standards.
- Use SAGE-IEP to write educational and behavioral plans and progress reports
- Write and implement IEP and behavior plans following DESE's SMARTIE goal format
- Communicate and collaborate with all educational service providers within the school, as well as with at home service providers, including, but not limited to day care providers, in home therapists, and educational advocates
- Plan, develop, and implement a rigorous, appropriately leveled and multi-sensory curriculum across academic subjects
- Implement a variety of research based and district approved curriculum, including but not limited to Fountas & Pinnell, SRA Reading Mastery, enVision Math, and Number Worlds
- Strategically embed the use of school approved learning systems, including Lexia Learning System and STmath, into daily routines
- Provide individual, small group, and whole class instruction aligned with student's IEP goals and accommodations both in person and in a remote setting
- Create individualized data collection system based on programatic and student needs
- Document effectiveness of individual and class-wide Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support plans
- Guide and supervise Instructional Assistants in the methods for data collection, behavioral expectations and intervention strategies, classroom routines and procedures of small group instruction, as well as tools for academic and behavioral support of students
Special Education Teacher
Central Massachusetts Collaborative
Worcester, MA
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Responsible for assessing student knowledge and academic progress using formal and informal means to develop measurable IEP goals and to support student learning
- Serve as a member of the Special Education Team in writing educational plans and progress reports, while assuring all service provider areas and assessments are completed within the required timelines
- Communicate and collaborate with all educational service providers within the school, as well as with at home service providers, including, but not limited to DCF caseworkers, in home therapists, and court appointed advocates
- Provide individual, small group, and whole class instruction aligned with student's IEP goals and accommodations
- Implement individual and class-wide behavior intervention plans
- Utilize SWIS data: compile and analyze data to make informed classroom, behavior and academic decisions*Document effectiveness of individual and class-wide Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support plans
- Guide and supervise Instructional Assistants in the methods for data collection, behavioral expectations and intervention strategies, classroom routines and procedures of small group instruction, as well as tools for academic and behavioral support of students
Early Childhood Educator
Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MA
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
- Maintained a clean classroom environment ensuring toys are sanitized regularly.
- Assisted students with special needs by providing additional support when required.
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods.
- Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA05-2020
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies Education
Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA05-2018
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MA05-2016
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Material Selection
- Progress Evaluations
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
Timeline
Office Manager
Mole Hollow Candles
07.2022 - Current
Special Education Co-Teacher
Dudley-Charlton Regional School District
08.2021 - 06.2022
Special Education Teacher
Worcester Public Schools
08.2020 - 06.2021
Special Education Teacher
Central Massachusetts Collaborative
08.2018 - 06.2020
Early Childhood Educator
Quinsigamond Community College
08.2016 - 08.2018
Master of Science - Special Education
Fitchburg State University
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies Education
Fitchburg State University
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Quinsigamond Community College
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