Years of professional teaching experience
Kathryn Salazar
Corpus Christi,TX
Summary
Versatile special education teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Successful in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
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Teaching Certifications
Work History
PALS (Special Education) Teacher
Windsor Park G/T Elementary School
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional and behavioral strategies.
- Designed behavioral plans for PALS students, based on in-class observations and previous behavior records.
- Led, and participated in, department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Provided support in-class and in de-escalation area (calming room).
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Special Education Chairperson & PALS Teacher
George Evans Elementary School
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Designed SEL curriculum for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (PALS program).
- Planned and led ARD meetings in accordance with state special education requirements.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Provide accommodations to special education and general education students in the classroom setting in accordance with students’ I.E.P.
- Created and implemented SPED staff schedules.
- Monitor and document student progress on a daily basis.
- Redirect students, provide positive reinforcement, and document any behavior issues.
ELAR and Reading Rewards Teacher
Miller High School
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Assisted students in special education and ELL programs with Reading fluency and ELAR content.
- Taught "Reading Rewards" curriculum - decoding of multisyllabic words for improving fluency and literacy.
- Designed and utilized lesson plans in accordance with state TEKS requirements.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Taught classes both on campus and virtually.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Monitored student progress on a regular basis in response to accommodations.
Lead Medical Assistant
Dr. Mario Martinez PDMC Centers
01.2015 - 02.2016
- Triaged patients for routine and acute care visits.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Precepted newly hired medical assistants to train each on office procedures and important tasks.
- Documented patient information in EMR and prepared paperwork for medical staff.
Stone Writing Center Assistant
Del Mar College
06.2008 - 08.2008
- Tutored students in composition and assignment requirements.
- Assisted students with English lab make-up assignments.
- Provided student training concerning use of specialized computer programs
- Performed IT troubleshooting tasks for students and staff
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
Education
Master of Arts - Professional Writing
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12-2025
Bachelor of Arts - English Composition
Texas A&M University
Corpus Christi, TX12-2019
Skills
- Curriculum Design
- Behavioral Skills
- Team building
- Teaching
- Texas Special Education law
- Problem solving
- Social-Emotional Learning
Certification
- Special Education Standard Certification (EC-12) Texas Education Agency
- ELAR Standard Certification (7-12) Texas Education Agency
Timeline
PALS (Special Education) Teacher
Windsor Park G/T Elementary School
08.2023 - 01.2024
Special Education Chairperson & PALS Teacher
George Evans Elementary School
11.2022 - 06.2023
ELAR and Reading Rewards Teacher
Miller High School
08.2020 - 01.2021
Lead Medical Assistant
Dr. Mario Martinez PDMC Centers
01.2015 - 02.2016
Stone Writing Center Assistant
Del Mar College
06.2008 - 08.2008
- Special Education Standard Certification (EC-12) Texas Education Agency
- ELAR Standard Certification (7-12) Texas Education Agency
Master of Arts - Professional Writing
Liberty University
Bachelor of Arts - English Composition
Texas A&M University
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