Kathryn Hendricks
Merritt Island,FL
Summary
Skilled Language Arts Teacher knowledgeable about building strong verbal and written communication skills in students with diverse needs. Familiar with curriculum selection, lesson planning and classroom management. Desiring to contribute my years of experience to long-term position.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
7th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher
Brevard Public Schools
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Participated in professional development opportunities focused on English Language Arts education trends, continuously refining teaching practices to stay current with industry standards.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences, fostering strong relationships between school and home to support student success.
- Enhanced students'' writing abilities through targeted feedback and individualized instruction.
- Supported diverse learners by differentiating instruction and utilizing various teaching strategies, ensuring all students could access the curriculum effectively.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, enriching the overall educational experience for students.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
Exceptional Education Instructional Assistant
Brevard Public Schools
08.2021 - 10.2023
- Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, enabling them to achieve academic success.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a positive and focused learning environment.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Assisted teachers in developing differentiated instructional strategies, resulting in improved student outcomes.
- Assisted in collecting and analyzing data from various assessments to identify trends that informed future instruction planning.
Exceptional Education Instructional Assistant
Brevard Public Schools
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
- Supervised students during non-instructional times such as lunch breaks or recess periods, maintaining safety standards at all times.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, enabling them to achieve academic success.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Monitored student progress through ongoing assessments, adjusting instruction as needed for optimal growth.
- Prepared instructional materials such as worksheets, visuals aids, or manipulatives according to teacher directives for effective lesson execution.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a positive and focused learning environment.
Exceptional Education Instructional Assistant
Pickens County Public Schools
02.2016 - 06.2016
- Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
- Supervised students during non-instructional times such as lunch breaks or recess periods, maintaining safety standards at all times.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, enabling them to achieve academic success.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Monitored student progress through ongoing assessments, adjusting instruction as needed for optimal growth.
- Assisted teachers in developing differentiated instructional strategies, resulting in improved student outcomes.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to design engaging lessons that aligned with state standards and curriculum objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA07.2023
Skills
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Grammar Teaching
- Collaborative learning
- Vocabulary building
- Individualized Learning
- Writing instruction
- Reading Comprehension
- Problem-solving skills
- Team Collaboration
- Classroom Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Organizational ability
Timeline
7th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher
Brevard Public Schools
10.2023 - Current
Exceptional Education Instructional Assistant
Brevard Public Schools
08.2021 - 10.2023
Exceptional Education Instructional Assistant
Brevard Public Schools
02.2021 - 08.2021
Exceptional Education Instructional Assistant
Pickens County Public Schools
02.2016 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - English
James Madison University
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