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Katie Frazier

Saint Clair Shores,MI

Summary

Versatile Educator versed in collaborating with teachers and parents to best meet each individual's unique needs. Attentive to the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of each student.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Tutor

Sylvan Learning Center
07.2023 - Current
  • Assist students K-8 in Math, Reading , Writing lessons
  • Teach effective study skills to high school students
  • Provide homework assistance
  • Collaborate with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
  • Assist high school students with SAT Reading & Writing Prep

Special Education Teacher

Phalen Leadership Academies- DCP Redford
01.2024 - 07.2024
  • Developed and adapted individualized teaching methods that were suitable for each Special Education student
  • Performed a variety of assessments and observations to determine the areas in which students may need extra or modified educational services. Assessment area included academic performance, behavior, social development, or physical health
  • Identified students’ needs and develops related lesson and teaching plans
  • Developed individualized education plans (IEPs) for each student, set learning goals and adopted modifications as necessary; ensured each student’s activities and lessons were planned and organized according to his/her abilities.
  • Developed and taught lessons that provide engaging learning opportunities for small groups and individual students while meeting the required specifications of IEPs and 504 plans
  • Implemented IEPs, provides ongoing or follow-up assessments, continually tracks progress, and makes modifications as necessary
  • Collaborated with classroom and homeroom teachers to ensure each student’s needs are met and plans are followed

ESE Teacher

Brilliant Grades Microschool
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Present lessons in a comprehensive manner and use visual/audio means to facilitate learning.
  • Provide individualized instruction to each student by promoting interactive learning.
  • Create and distribute educational content (notes, summaries, assignments, etc.).
  • Assess and record students' progress and provide grades and feedback.
  • Maintain an orderly online classroom.
  • Collaborate with parents and align on expectations.
  • Plan and execute educational project-based learning activities.

Supervisory Teacher

Pacific View Charter School
06.2017 - 06.2023

This teaching position works directly with students outside of the regular classroom setting. Daily schedule requires flexibility and may include direct instruction in person and over the phone instruction. Additional collaborative work may regularly take place with parent feedback, coworkers and administrators to ensure the high academic performance and achievement of these students. The teacher provides direct differentiated instruction to students, and provides positive and consistent classroom management and behavioral intervention and academic support.

Caregiver

Marion Childcare
06.2010 - 06.2023

Supervise children ages 1 to 17 and Facilitate Recreational Activities.Occasionally performed light housekeeping, cooking and fed children. Pet Sitter.

Long Term Substitute Teacher- Second Grade

Christ Church Day School
01.2017 - 06.2017

Create and deliver lesson plans, implement school curriculum, and use data to inform instruction. Maintain a safe and healthy environment and foster virtues and school wide learning expectations. Execute effective classroom management. Participate collaboratively and professionally with other faculty and staff to promote the wellbeing of students and learning community.

Substitute Teacher

Coronado Unified School District
09.2015 - 06.2016

Responsible for operating a safe, orderly and positive classroom environment. Managed the classroom and provided instruction for students, following the regular teacher's lesson plans and adhering to all policies and procedures made by the school and district.

Substitute Teacher

San Diego Unified School District
01.2015 - 06.2016

Responsible for operating a safe, orderly and positive environment. Managed the classroom and provided instruction for students while following the regular teacher's lesson plans and adhering to the policies and procedures made by the school and school district.

Substitute Teacher

SubReady, Inc.
01.2015 - 05.2016

Responsible for operating a safe, orderly and positive classroom environment. Managed the classroom and provided instruction for students, following the regular teacher's lesson plans and adhering to all policies and procedures made by the school and district.

Substitute Teacher

Sweetwater Union High School District
01.2015 - 06.2015

Responsible for operating a safe, orderly and positive classroom environment. Managed the classroom and provides instruction for students, following the regular teacher's lesson plans and adhering to the policies and procedures made by the school and district.

Academic Coach

Helix Charter High School
09.2013 - 06.2014

Mentor and Tutor 9th grade Special Education students in the subjects of History, Science, and English.

Behavioral Specialist/ Mental Health Worker

New Alternatives Inc.
07.2013 - 09.2013

Assigned to work one on one with a Special Education student (Mild to Severe), to be in an emotionally disturbed classroom, or to be part of a special program. Minimize behaviors of Special Education students, that will get in the way of learning and help promote new behaviors that facilitate learning.

Tutor

Xamaze In Home Tutoring
12.2012 - 06.2013

Tutor Elementary and Middle School Students with Learning Disabilities in the areas of Math, Reading, and Language arts.

Educator/ Instructor

San Diego Maritime Museum
09.2012 - 02.2013

Educate the public about Maritime History. Dress in Maritime costume. Provide appropriate Historical information for all ages and abilities..

Tutor

The Brown Learning Center
06.2012 - 08.2012

Tutor High School students in History. Assist with homework and test preparation.

Special Education Aide

King Chavez Neighborhood of Schools
08.2011 - 06.2012

Tutor elementary age children with Learning Disabilities in the subjects of Math, Reading, and Writing. Assist Education Specialist with IEP paperwork and other office duties.

Early Childhood Support Staff

Faith Chapel Church
08.2006 - 08.2011

Supervise and lead age appropriate activities in arts and crafts, games. Taught Biblical curriculum to children ages 2 to 5.

Extended Day Program Student Aide

Cajon Valley Union School District
08.2006 - 06.2011

Supervise, Mentor, Assist with Homework, and Organize student activities for Elementary and Middle school age children.

Education

Master of Arts - Special Education

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
06.2025

Single Subject Teaching Credential - Social Science

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa
2015

Bachelor of Arts - History

San Diego Christian College
El Cajon, CA
2011

Associate of Arts - History

Cuyamaca College
Azusa, CA
2010

Skills

  • First Aid Certified
  • CPR Certified
  • Simple Conversational Spanish Speaker
  • Experience working with Special Needs Students
  • Teaching, Tutoring and Mentoring
  • Active Listening Skills
  • CVSP- Autism Training
  • Remote learning
  • Documentation skills
  • Self-Motivated
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Flexible and Adaptable

Journalism Experience

Multi-Cultural High School Journalism Workshop [June 19-July 19, 2005]

Attended two week workshop, an introduction to broadcast, print, radio and photojournalism by professional journalists. Interned at KPBS Studios, located at San Diego State University, and produced a Student Radio Broadcast upon completion of workshop.

San Diego County Fair Photography [June 2005]

Received two digital photography first place awards. Photographs captured children in NGO Dream for Africa Project in Swaziland, South Africa and South African game preserve wildlife.

National Assembly of God Fine Arts Festival: Charlotte, North Carolina [August 4-8, 2008]

Received Superior award for personal narrative in the Kappa Tau-First Person Essay Contest, for college student category.

Volunteer Work

Derry & Belfast, Northern Ireland [July 2007]

Cross Community Schools Project volunteer, under the supervision of Global Passion. Worked toward promoting community peace and goodwill in youth.

Swaziland, South Africa [March 2005]

Dream for Africa: Never Ending Gardens Project volunteer. Planted gardens for AIDS/ HIV victims.

Oaxaca, Mexico [April 2000 & November 2007]

Compassion de Oaxaca: Medical Outreach Project volunteer to Indigenous trips.

San Diego, CA [January 2003-May 2007]

Kaiser Permanente Hospital Junior Volunteer: Pediatric & Geriatric Departments.

El Cajon, CA [October 2003]

Volunteered taking blood pressures at the American Red Cross Relief Tent. Distributed water, food, medical supplies, and clothing to Cedar Fire victims.

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Phalen Leadership Academies- DCP Redford
01.2024 - 07.2024

ESE Teacher

Brilliant Grades Microschool
08.2023 - 12.2023

Tutor

Sylvan Learning Center
07.2023 - Current

Supervisory Teacher

Pacific View Charter School
06.2017 - 06.2023

Long Term Substitute Teacher- Second Grade

Christ Church Day School
01.2017 - 06.2017

Substitute Teacher

Coronado Unified School District
09.2015 - 06.2016

Substitute Teacher

San Diego Unified School District
01.2015 - 06.2016

Substitute Teacher

SubReady, Inc.
01.2015 - 05.2016

Substitute Teacher

Sweetwater Union High School District
01.2015 - 06.2015

Academic Coach

Helix Charter High School
09.2013 - 06.2014

Behavioral Specialist/ Mental Health Worker

New Alternatives Inc.
07.2013 - 09.2013

Tutor

Xamaze In Home Tutoring
12.2012 - 06.2013

Educator/ Instructor

San Diego Maritime Museum
09.2012 - 02.2013

Tutor

The Brown Learning Center
06.2012 - 08.2012

Special Education Aide

King Chavez Neighborhood of Schools
08.2011 - 06.2012

Caregiver

Marion Childcare
06.2010 - 06.2023

Early Childhood Support Staff

Faith Chapel Church
08.2006 - 08.2011

Extended Day Program Student Aide

Cajon Valley Union School District
08.2006 - 06.2011

Master of Arts - Special Education

Liberty University

Single Subject Teaching Credential - Social Science

Azusa Pacific University

Bachelor of Arts - History

San Diego Christian College

Associate of Arts - History

Cuyamaca College
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