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Kathryn Kuehner

Durham,NC

Summary

Compassionate, patient, and loving caregiver who has a degree in Special Education; who also lives with a person with multiple special needs.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Preschool Teacher's Assistant

Westminster School for Young Children
Durham, NC
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Assisted preschool teachers with classroom activities, such as arts and crafts projects, storytelling time, and outdoor play.

Caregiver/Direct Support Professional

Abound Health
Durham, NC
05.2020 - Present
  • Provide daily living support at home and in the community.
  • Provide a safe, loving, and educational environment that gives the best opportunity to thrive.
  • Manages all medical needs.

Exceptional Children's Teacher

Southwest Elementary School
Durham, NC
2000 - 2009
  • Developed and implemented Individualized Education Plans for exceptional children.
  • Provided regular feedback to parents regarding student development and performance.
  • Created a safe learning environment for students with disabilities.
  • Collaborated with other teachers, administrators, and specialists to develop strategies for meeting the needs of exceptional children.
  • Conducted individualized instruction in areas such as reading, writing, math, social skills, and behavior management.
  • Facilitated small group instruction sessions tailored to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
  • Integrated accommodations into daily instruction to ensure access to curriculum content.
  • Monitored student behavior in order to prevent disruption of the learning environment.
  • Consulted with other professionals such as speech-language pathologists or occupational therapists on behalf of exceptional children's needs.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, assessments, and IEP goals and objectives.
  • Participated in professional development activities related to best practices for teaching exceptional children.
  • Developed lesson plans that met the educational requirements of each child's IEP.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement techniques such as praise or rewards systems when appropriate.
  • Communicated regularly with families about their child's progress at school.
  • Adhered strictly to confidentiality protocols while working with sensitive information regarding individual students.
  • Attended meetings with parents or guardians concerning their child's Individual Education Program.
  • Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
  • Analyzed student data and prescribed remediation and enrichment to meet learning needs.
  • Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
  • Enhanced students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills through hands-on activities.
  • Designed and delivered personalized learning for each student and advocated for student inclusion and success in general education environments.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Education

Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH
05-2000

Skills

  • Living with a person that has Autism, I/DD and vision impairment for 21 years
  • Teaching life skills and promoting inclusion within the community
  • Knowledge of the entire NC I/DD system including schools, medical system, medicaid waiver, and SSI
  • Demonstrates passion, empathy, and patience for all individuals within the Special needs community

Timeline

Preschool Teacher's Assistant

Westminster School for Young Children
08.2020 - 05.2021

Caregiver/Direct Support Professional

Abound Health
05.2020 - Present

Exceptional Children's Teacher

Southwest Elementary School
2000 - 2009

Bachelor of Science - Education

Xavier University

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