Kathy Ray White
732 Palmetto Streer,SC
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher focused on building students' strengths and confidence. Committed to providing students with high expectations, structure, routines and dependability to foster social and academic growth.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Spartanburg School District 2
08.2022 - Current
- Supported intellectual, emotional and social development of students in need of extra assistance
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives
- Delivered specialized classroom instruction to students with developmental disorders
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs
- Fostered positive and trusting relationships with students to increase engagement.
Special Education Teacher
Spartanburg District 7
08.2014 - 05.2022
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs
- Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image
- Incorporated interactive visual aids into student lesson plans to support learning objectives
- Established and maintained dynamic working relationships with students and parents to support classroom objectives
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives
- Enhanced lessons using Smart Board technology and computers.
Food Server Coordinator
Greenville Memorial Hospital
04.2010 - 07.2014
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service
- Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations
- Recruited, hired and trained new employees, including monitoring and review of individual performance.
Education
Endorsement - Education of The Gifted And Talented
Converse University
Spartanburg, SCCertificate - Education of Individuals With Autism
Converse College
Spartanburg, SCMaster of Religious Education - Christian Education
Duke University
Durham, NC05.1992
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Appalachian State University
Boone, NCSkills
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Lesson Planning
- Data Management
- Classroom Management
- Behavioral/Cognitive Skills Development
- Curriculum Adjustments
- De-escalation Techniques
- In-Depth Knowledge of Autism
- Progress Evaluations
- Social Skills Development
- Differentiated Instruction
- Parent Communication
Activities
- Appalachian State University: Magna Cum Laude, Alpha Chi, Gamma Beta Phi & Kappa Delta Phi member.
- Runner up for Teacher of the Year, 2008, Hendersonville Elementary School, Walterboro, SC.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Spartanburg School District 2
08.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Spartanburg District 7
08.2014 - 05.2022
Food Server Coordinator
Greenville Memorial Hospital
04.2010 - 07.2014
Endorsement - Education of The Gifted And Talented
Converse University
Certificate - Education of Individuals With Autism
Converse College
Master of Religious Education - Christian Education
Duke University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Appalachian State University
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