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Kathryn West

Tulsa

Summary

Dynamic Early Intervention Specialist with a proven track record at Tulsa Public Schools, leveraging crisis intervention strategies and individualized assessments to enhance child outcomes. Expert in social-emotional learning, I successfully collaborated with families and educators to implement tailored behavioral intervention plans, significantly improving student outcomes and fostering a supportive learning environment.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Early Intervention Specialist

Tulsa Public Schools
08.2020 - Current
  • Delivered high-quality services by staying up-to-date with industry best practices and attending relevant professional development opportunities.
  • Collaborated with families to develop tailored intervention plans, resulting in improved child outcomes.
  • Enhanced child development by implementing individualized early intervention strategies and techniques.
  • Utilized evidence-based practices in the design of individualized early intervention sessions to maximize developmental gains for each child.

Behavior Coach

Tulsa Public Schools
08.2005 - 08.2020
  • Developed data-driven action plans based on student performance trends, ensuring targeted interventions for greatest impact.
  • Facilitated group activities focused on social skills development, fostering improved peer interactions among students.
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators to support the development of effective behavioral plans.
  • Mentored new Behavior Coaches, sharing insights and strategies to foster their growth in the role.
  • Led professional development trainings on best practices in behavior management for fellow staff members, contributing to a cohesive approach throughout the school community.

Education

No Degree - Emotional Disturbances-15 Graduate Hours

UCAT
Tulsa, OK
06-1989

Special Education, K-12, Mental Retardation

Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK
05-1986

Skills

  • Crisis intervention strategies
  • Individualized assessment-Functional Assessment/Behavior Plan writing
  • Sound knowledge of child development
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Autism spectrum disorders
  • Classroom management
  • Teacher collaboration

Certification

Mandt Trainer,

CHAMPs - Classroom Management Trainer,

CT3 Trainer - Real Time Teacher Coaching,

Cognitive Coaching

Timeline

Early Intervention Specialist

Tulsa Public Schools
08.2020 - Current

Behavior Coach

Tulsa Public Schools
08.2005 - 08.2020

No Degree - Emotional Disturbances-15 Graduate Hours

UCAT

Special Education, K-12, Mental Retardation

Oklahoma State University