Kathryn S. Redmon
Educator
Greer,South Carolina
Summary
History of successfully planning, delivering and assessing reading intervention plans. Compliant with Greenville County guidelines and knowledgeable about a wide range of successful strategies. Versatile and dedicated general eduction teacher with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reading Intervention Specialist
Mountain View Elementary School
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Performed assessments and analyzed results to spot students in need of further help.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
Greenville County Virtual Teacher
Greenille County Schools
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Virtually met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Participated in virtual department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative virtual hands-on activities (at the beginning of the school year, students were provided with the necessary materials). Virtual guidance was provided.
- Developed and implemented virtual classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Virtually tutored students through challenges and issues in project and assignment completion.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Navigated technical difficulties in organizing virtual classrooms, adapting lessons where necessary and supporting students in accessing lessons successfully.
- Virtually led field-based field trips to further enrich student experience.
Teacher
Mountain View Elementary School
Taylors, SC
08.1998 - 06.2022
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Served as a first teacher mentor
- Provided educational training for numerous student teachers, teacher cadets, and practicum students
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
After School Teacher
Mountain View Elementary School
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Organized and stored toys and classroom materials to maintain order in activity areas.
- Communicated with parents and staff to discuss educational policies and activities and students' learning and behavioral problems.
- Performed general housekeeping duties by washing tables and chairs, putting away chairs and properly placing toys in cubbies.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities to promote healthy, safe environment.
School Coordinator of Tutoring Program
Mountain View Elementary School
08.2006 - 05.2009
- Built culture-friendly program to help children and parents of diverse backgrounds feel welcome.
- Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
- Coordinated learning-focused program to help children build foundational knowledge.
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
- Observed teachers in classroom environments to assess performance and identify areas of improvement.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
Middle School Teacher
Greer Middle School
Greer, SC
08.1994 - 06.1998
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
- Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce lecture details and help students with test preparation.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Leveraged diverse learning strategies to prepare students for higher-level education requirements.
- Coordinated the Greer Middle School Student Government Association.
- Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in students.
- Used tests, quizzes, and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Assigned daily lesson plans designed to motivate students and allow for creativity.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
Manager
Dillard's Farms
Taylors, SC
05.1986 - 08.1999
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost morale and promote employee retention.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Education
Master of Education - Education
Converse College
Spartanburg, SC08.1997
Bachelor of Science - Education
Anderson University
Anderson, SC05.1994
Associate of Arts - Business
Anderson University
Anderson, SC08.1992
Skills
- Instruction Methodologies
- Group Facilitation
- Activity Organization
- Educational Strategies
- Classroom Instruction
- Positive Interactions
- Teacher Training
- Intervention Strategies
- School Programs
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Small Group Instruction
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Literacy Support
Accomplishments
- Coordinator and facilitated regarding fund raising activities to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Foundation. (1997-2009)
- In 2007, during my role as coordinator and facilitator of fund raising for Mountain View Elementary, we were recognized as one of the top fund raising schools in South Carolina.
- "Students' Choice Award" at Greer Middle School in 1995.
- Reached out to community to gather donations of materials and supplies for needy students.
- Commended for exceptional teaching and support to students.
- Improved test scores by 75% by overseeing and facilitating morning tutoring program involving 25 or more teachers and reaching over 200 students daily.
Certification
- Certified Elementary Education Professional (Masters in Education), South Carolina State Board of Education - 1994-present. Certificate number 174175
Timeline
Reading Intervention Specialist
Mountain View Elementary School
08.2021 - 06.2022
Greenville County Virtual Teacher
Greenille County Schools
08.2020 - 06.2021
After School Teacher
Mountain View Elementary School
08.2018 - 08.2020
School Coordinator of Tutoring Program
Mountain View Elementary School
08.2006 - 05.2009
Teacher
Mountain View Elementary School
08.1998 - 06.2022
Middle School Teacher
Greer Middle School
08.1994 - 06.1998
Manager
Dillard's Farms
05.1986 - 08.1999
Master of Education - Education
Converse College
Bachelor of Science - Education
Anderson University
Associate of Arts - Business
Anderson University
- Certified Elementary Education Professional (Masters in Education), South Carolina State Board of Education - 1994-present
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