Kathryn Ham
Amarillo,TX
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Amarillo ISD and New Horizons Regional Education Center, specializing in curriculum development and special needs education. Expert in IEP planning and data-driven instruction, adept at enhancing academic success for neurodiverse students. Demonstrated ability to innovate and adapt teaching strategies, significantly improving learning outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Amarillo ISD
08.2018 - Current
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Completed student progress reports every 6 weeks to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Teacher
New Horizons Regional Education Center
11.2015 - 05.2018
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual and behavioral disabilities.
- Developed and implemented Behavior Intervention Plans.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Implemented Applied Behavior Analysis techniques to shape behavior.
- Developed personalized curriculum according to state standards and student needs
- Managed a team of paraprofessionals to ensure the classroom operated smoothly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education, Special Education
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX12-2023
Graduate Certificate - Instructional Leadership
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX08-2022
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction Special Education
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX08-2020
Skills
- Data-driven instruction
- Curriculum development
- Transition planning
- IEP planning
- Behavior management
- Reporting and documentation
- Differentiated instruction
- Data collection
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Verbal and nonverbal communication
- Excellent classroom management
- Job readiness training
Timeline
Teacher
Amarillo ISD
08.2018 - Current
Teacher
New Horizons Regional Education Center
11.2015 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education, Special Education
West Texas A&M University
Graduate Certificate - Instructional Leadership
Lamar University
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction Special Education
West Texas A&M University
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