Katie Lavin
Granite Falls,USA
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
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Yellow Medicine East High School
08.2018 - Current
- Develop and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
- Modify and adapt curriculum
- Provide direct instruction
- Collaborate with general education teachers and specialists
- Conduct evaluation assessments and reports
- Maintain communication with parents and guardians
- Participate in professional development
- Advocate for students’ needs
- Assist with transition planning
- Delivered special education services to students in grades eight through twelve
- Implemented push-in services in Math and English
Special Education Teacher
Echo Charter School
11.2017 - 06.2018
- Created and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
- Modify and adapt curriculum for diverse learning needs
- Create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment
- Provide direct instruction in core subjects and life skills
- Collaborate with general education teachers and support staff
- Conduct assessments and monitor student progress
- Communicate regularly with parents and guardians
- Participate in ongoing professional development
- Advocate for students’ needs and rights
- Taught special education students kindergarten through eighth grade
Education
Special Education Director License -
Minnesota State Moorhead University
Moorhead, MN, USA08.2025
Masters of Arts - Special Education
Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN, USA08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, MN, USA08.2011
Associates of Arts - undefined
Normandale Community College
Bloomington, MN, USA12.2010
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Motivating students
- Collaborative teamwork
- Positive role model
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Differentiated instruction
Certification
- Special Education Teaching License - Tier Four - State of Minnesota
- Director of Special Education License - State of Minnesota
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Yellow Medicine East High School
08.2018 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Echo Charter School
11.2017 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Metropolitan State University
Associates of Arts - undefined
Normandale Community College
Special Education Director License -
Minnesota State Moorhead University
Masters of Arts - Special Education
Bethel University