Kathryn Engelhardt
Shelby Township,MI
Summary
Special Education Teacher with 25+ years of experience in teaching diverse student populations in emotionally impaired and general education classroom settings. Skilled in delivering effective educational programs for special students with serious emotional, mental, and learning disabilities. Adept at creating lesson plans that capture the diverse learning styles, interests, imagination, and abilities of all students.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Anchor Bay School District
09.2000 - Present
- Developed and implemented IEPs for students with a variety of learning needs.
- Utilized behavior management strategies to create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with parents, other teachers, and specialists to ensure student success.
Stayed current on special education laws and regulations. - Integrated assistive technology to support student learning and access.
- Analyzed student data to monitor progress and make adjustments to instructions.
- Demonstrated empathy, patience, and adaptability in working with students with special needs.
- Manage students’ behavior while developing and teaching behavioral strategies to support students' self-control.
- Assess students’ skills to determine their needs and develop effective teaching plans particular to each student’s abilities.
- Created individualized education programs for each special education student in an emotional impairment classroom.
- Employed diverse techniques to promote active learning such as individualized instruction and problem-solving assignments.
- Conducted evaluation of students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health on regular basis.
- Ensured the delivery of North West Evaluation Association (NWEA) for the measure of academic progress 2-3 times a year.
High School Resource Room Teacher
ANCHOR BAY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
09.2024 - Current
Alternative Education and High School Resource Room Teacher
ANCHOR BAY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
09.2023 - 06.2024
Elementary Teacher (5th Grade)
ANCHOR BAY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
09.2010 - 06.2023
Middle School Emotional Impaired (EI) Teacher
ANCHOR BAY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
09.2002 - 06.2010
Middle School Resource Room Teacher
ANCHOR BAY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
09.2000 - 06.2002
Education
Endorsement Program - Emotional Impairment, Special Education Supervisor
SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
University Center, MI05.2004
Master of the Arts - Education-Emotional Impairment
MARYGROVE COLLEGE
Detroit, MI05.2002
Bachelor of Science - Special Education-Cognitive Impairment, Elementary Education
WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY
Detroit, MI05.2000
Skills
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certified
- Threat Assessment member
- Positive Behavioral Support member
- Test Coordinator
- Transition planning
- Progress monitoring
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Behavior modifications
- De-escalation techniques
Timeline
High School Resource Room Teacher
ANCHOR BAY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
09.2024 - Current
Alternative Education and High School Resource Room Teacher
ANCHOR BAY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
09.2023 - 06.2024
Elementary Teacher (5th Grade)
ANCHOR BAY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
09.2010 - 06.2023
Middle School Emotional Impaired (EI) Teacher
ANCHOR BAY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
09.2002 - 06.2010
Special Education Teacher
Anchor Bay School District
09.2000 - Present
Middle School Resource Room Teacher
ANCHOR BAY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
09.2000 - 06.2002
Endorsement Program - Emotional Impairment, Special Education Supervisor
SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
Master of the Arts - Education-Emotional Impairment
MARYGROVE COLLEGE
Bachelor of Science - Special Education-Cognitive Impairment, Elementary Education
WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY
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