Kaitlin Hall
Kannapolis,NC
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
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
EC Teacher
Shady Brook Elementary, Elementary, Special Olympics
01.2019 - Current
- Adapted Curriculum 3rd-5th Grade Autism Teacher
- Design and modify engaging lessons to meet students IEP modifications
- Create and implement IEPs for 15 student caseload
- Plan community outings for students with range of disabilities
- CPI(Crisis Prevention Institute) Trainer for the KCS district
- Teach and guide social skills in a range of settings and grade levels
- TEACCH (Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communications Handicapped Children) trained & trainer for Shady Brook, Coach
- Collaborate with administrators with monthly 1:1 parent-teacher conferences
- Collect and analyze 15 students academic progress by taking weekly progress monitoring reports
Summer Nanny
Williams Family
05.2017 - 08.2020
- Schedule and participate in daily activities for children ages 5, 7, and 9
- Supervise children at various places including athletic and cultural events
- Prepare meals and snacks
- Perform light cleaning and organization of Williams’ home
Clinical Intern/Student Teacher
WR Odell Elementary School
- 5th
- Grades Learning Connections Fall 2018
- Conduct and implement lesson plans using evidence based practices for students with autism
- Effectively communicate with cooperating teacher, university supervisor, and other school personnel
- Assess students learning through testing, homework, and group projects
- Teach and modify lessons to meet students IEP modifications
- Adapt grade level appropriate standards for different academic levels within the class
- Provide extra support for lower-performing students
- Advocate for my students during IEP meetings
Hardin Park Elementary School
- Adapted Curriculum 4th -8th
- Grades Spring 2018
- Demonstrate and guide students on life skills in the kitchen
- Communicate classroom rules and expectations to students during hands-on activities
- Co-teach lessons involving hands-on activities
- Design interactive lessons using touch math
- Advocate for students during inclusion in Art and Physical Education
Practicum
Ashe County High School
01.2017
- Adapted Curriculum OCS Classroom Fall
- Communicate and assist students at all grade levels
- Initiate contact and interact with business community and student to locate available internships and jobs for students following high school graduation
- Design and implement lesson plans on dangers within the home (bleach, alcohol, etc.)
- Train students on the skills required and need for writing signatures
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education, Adapted
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC12.2018
Skills
- Adaptive Learning
- Special Education
- Cognitive Development
- Positive Reinforcement
- Data-driven decision-making
- Organizational Skills
Additional Information
- ACADEMIC HONORS , Dean’s List 7 semesters Chancellor’s List 1 semester Sunbelt Conference Academic Honor Roll 2015-2018 Academic All-American Scholar Fall 2017, Spring 2018 National Honor Society 6 semesters
Timeline
EC Teacher
Shady Brook Elementary, Elementary, Special Olympics
01.2019 - Current
Summer Nanny
Williams Family
05.2017 - 08.2020
Practicum
Ashe County High School
01.2017
Clinical Intern/Student Teacher
WR Odell Elementary School
Hardin Park Elementary School
Bachelor of Science - Special Education, Adapted
Appalachian State University
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