Years of teaching experience
Kathy Driver
Fremont,IN
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. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
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Work History
Special Education Resource Teacher
Fremont Community Schools
Fremont, IN
08.2015 - Current
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
Fremont Community Schools
Fremont, IN
08.1998 - 06.2015
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Worked in fast-paced environment with priorities and plans that changed rapidly.
- Maintained work schedule that maximized availability to students, parents, colleagues and administration.
Education
Master of Science - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Saint Francis College
Ft Wayne Indiana05.1987
Skills
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Student records management
- Lesson Planning
- Differentiated instruction
- Trained in CPI
- Dependable and Responsible
- Special education
Timeline
Special Education Resource Teacher
Fremont Community Schools
08.2015 - Current
2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
Fremont Community Schools
08.1998 - 06.2015
Master of Science - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Saint Francis College
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