Katie Hammock
Ozark
Summary
Accomplished Lead Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Ozark City Schools, specializing in individualized education plans and fostering multidisciplinary collaboration. Excelled in creating differentiated learning strategies that enhanced student achievement, with a focus on literacy and transition planning. Demonstrated exceptional ability to engage neurodiverse learners and collaborate with parents for holistic student growth.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Special Education Teacher
Ozark City Schools
08.2019 - Current
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- 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.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
Teacher, Grade 3
Ozark City Schools
08.2014 - 05.2019
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Teacher, Grade 1
Ozark City Schools
08.2009 - 05.2010
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
Teacher, Grade 1
Enterprise City Schools
08.2008 - 05.2009
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Mountain Brook City Schools
08.2002 - 05.2008
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
Education
Master of Science - Collaborative Special Education K-6
University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL10-2024
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Troy University
Troy, AL12-2000
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Literacy strategies
- Transition planning
- Data-driven instruction
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Paraprofessional oversight
Timeline
Lead Special Education Teacher
Ozark City Schools
08.2019 - Current
Teacher, Grade 3
Ozark City Schools
08.2014 - 05.2019
Teacher, Grade 1
Ozark City Schools
08.2009 - 05.2010
Teacher, Grade 1
Enterprise City Schools
08.2008 - 05.2009
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Mountain Brook City Schools
08.2002 - 05.2008
Master of Science - Collaborative Special Education K-6
University of West Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Troy University
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