Kathryn Mabrito LDT, CALT, ED DIAG
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Results-focused Educational Diagnostician offering 7 years of evaluation experience within the public school system. Serving a high Special Education population campus with all necessary ARD components to stay in compliance. Utilizing expertise as a Certified Academic Language Therapist to identify and provide recommendations in the identification of students with characteristics of dyslexia. Experienced in working with various stakeholders to develop appropriate recommendations incorporating the various needs for student success.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Diagnostician
Northeast Independent School District
07.2020 - Current
- Enhanced student learning outcomes by implementing individualized educational plans and interventions.
- Improved student success rates by identifying specific learning challenges and creating targeted intervention strategies.
- Conducted thorough evaluations, accurately pinpointing areas requiring additional support or intervention.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering trust and open communication during evaluations and consultations.
- Utilized data analysis skills to track progress of interventions, adjusting as needed to optimize results.
- Expanded knowledge of current research trends through ongoing professional development opportunities, better informing assessment practices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive assessments for students with diverse needs.
Educational Diagnostician
South San Independent School District
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Conducted evaluations and assisted in ARDs at two elementary campuses.
- Contributed positively to the overall functioning of the special education department as part of a collaborative team.
- Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational needs of students.
Educational Diagnostician
Copperas Cove Independent School District
09.2018 - 07.2019
- Assessment personnel for elementary campus of 1,000 students: conducted campus and parent request evaluations using CHC theory, created ARD notices and ARD facilitation.
Dyslexia Program Specialist
San Antonio Independent School District
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Served as the campus Dyslexia teacher implementing Dyslexia intervention program
Educational Diagnostician (Contractor)
Austin Independent School District
12.2017 - 06.2018
- Administered and wrote evaluations using formal batteries to evaluate students for characteristics of Dyslexia and/or Dysgraphia
Dyslexia Therapist
Self-employed private dyslexia therapy
01.2016 - 06.2018
- Provided Take Flight therapy to students in their home environment
Dyslexia Therapist
Judson Independent School District
08.2014 - 11.2015
- Dyslexia therapist for 6th-8th grade students and reading specialist for 7th grade using Take Flight
Dyslexia Therapist in Training
Geneva Christian School
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Dyslexia Therapist in training for 3rd-5th grade students
ESL Specialist/Reading Specialist
Northside Independent School District
08.2002 - 05.2013
- English as a Second Language (ESL) and Reading Specialist Teacher
- Worked closely with colleagues and administration for mandated testing and paperwork
- Designed and implemented ESL instruction for multi-level, multi-language students
- Collaborated with content area teachers for inclusion ESL classes
Professor
Incarnate Word University
06.2006 - 08.2006
- ESL Professor Teaching Reading and Writing in the ESL Classroom, EDUC 6399, and content Area Instruction in the ESL Classroom, EDUC 6399.
General Education Teacher
Harlandale Independent School District
01.2000 - 05.2002
- 7th grade team member for English, ESL, and Gifted and Talented (GT) Teacher
- Successful facilitation of 7th grade English curriculum (Exemplary School 2001).
Professor
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM)
06.2000 - 08.2000
- Professor in English conversation and pronunciation
- Taught students from Mexico academic and conversational English.
Education
Schreiner University
Kerrville, Texas01.2019
Educational Diagnostician Certification -
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas01.2016
Academic Language Therapist -
Scottish Rite Learning Center
San Antonio, Texas01.2014
Reading Specialist Certification -
University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas01.2005
Masters of Arts Degree - Bicultural/Bilingual Studies/ ESL concentration
University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas01.2001
Bachelors of Arts Degree - English
University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas01.1998
Skills
- Utilizing Catell-Horn-Carroll (CHC) theory of cognitive abilities to determine links of cognitive to achievement deficits and providing academic goals, accommodations and recommendations to promote student success
- Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist with appropriate placement and development of Individual Education Plans (IEP) for students according to district procedures
- Consistent communication with all personnel on campus to design effective and database decisions for student success
- Well versed in variety of assessment batteries with informal universal screeners to include Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) RIT and Reading Fluency scores
- Utilize areas of Dyslexia expertise to make best decisions for students with this specific learning disability in area of accommodations and recommendations
- Conduct evaluations consistent with requirements of federal/state laws, rules and regulations
- Foster and maintain open communication through phone calls, e-mails and face to face interactions to interpret assessment and evaluation results with parents
- Computer Program Experience: Eduphoria, MAP, Lauchpad, Skyward, Google, Microsoft Outlook
Certification
- Educational Diagnostician (EC-12)
- Legacy Mastery Reading Teacher (EC-12)
- Master Reading Teacher (EC-12)
- Reading Specialist (EC-12)
- Secondary English (6-12)
- Secondary English Language Arts (6-12)
- English as a Second Language (EC-12)
- Texas Licensed Academic Language Therapist (LDT)
- Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT)
Timeline
Educational Diagnostician
Northeast Independent School District
07.2020 - Current
Educational Diagnostician
South San Independent School District
07.2019 - 06.2020
Educational Diagnostician
Copperas Cove Independent School District
09.2018 - 07.2019
Dyslexia Program Specialist
San Antonio Independent School District
07.2018 - 06.2019
Educational Diagnostician (Contractor)
Austin Independent School District
12.2017 - 06.2018
Dyslexia Therapist
Self-employed private dyslexia therapy
01.2016 - 06.2018
Dyslexia Therapist
Judson Independent School District
08.2014 - 11.2015
Dyslexia Therapist in Training
Geneva Christian School
08.2013 - 05.2014
Professor
Incarnate Word University
06.2006 - 08.2006
ESL Specialist/Reading Specialist
Northside Independent School District
08.2002 - 05.2013
Professor
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM)
06.2000 - 08.2000
General Education Teacher
Harlandale Independent School District
01.2000 - 05.2002
Schreiner University
Educational Diagnostician Certification -
Texas Tech University
Academic Language Therapist -
Scottish Rite Learning Center
Reading Specialist Certification -
University of Texas at San Antonio
Masters of Arts Degree - Bicultural/Bilingual Studies/ ESL concentration
University of Texas at San Antonio
Bachelors of Arts Degree - English
University of Texas at San Antonio
- Educational Diagnostician (EC-12)
- Legacy Mastery Reading Teacher (EC-12)
- Master Reading Teacher (EC-12)
- Reading Specialist (EC-12)
- Secondary English (6-12)
- Secondary English Language Arts (6-12)
- English as a Second Language (EC-12)
- Texas Licensed Academic Language Therapist (LDT)
- Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT)
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