Kathy Richards
Katy,TX
Summary
Accomplished Special Education Teacher & Department Chairperson at Houston Independent School District, adept in Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and fostering team collaboration. Excelled in integrating special needs students into general education, significantly enhancing classroom engagement through innovative instructional techniques. Expert in special education law, mentoring faculty, and improving student outcomes through data-driven strategies. Organized Resource Intervention teacher who is successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Certified and licensed in Texas and recognized as highly qualified educator. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher & Department Chairperson
Houston Independent School District, HISD
08.1988 - 06.2024
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Selected student specific accommodations for general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Mentored new teachers on special education programs and paperwork along with legal document preparation.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Central College
Pella, IA05.1988
Skills
- Special Education Chairperson
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Special Education Student Records Management
- Teacher Mentor for Special Education
- Special Education Presentations on Accommodations & Modifications
- Dyslexia Instruction - Neuhaus & Reading By Design
- Resource Instruction Intervention for Reading & Math
- Parent Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Student Progress Monitoring
- Data Collection
Timeline
Special Education Teacher & Department Chairperson
Houston Independent School District, HISD
08.1988 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Central College
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