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Katie Waters

Whitmore Lake

Summary

Compassionate and student-centered emerging special education teacher with more than a decade of school-based experience supporting K-12 with academic, behavioral, medical, and social-emotional needs. Brings extensive hands-on experience as a special education paraprofessional, strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and current university preparation in special education with an autism endorsement focus. Prepared to contribute as a first-time special education teacher who can build inclusive learning environments, support IEP implementation, and foster positive student growth. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Paraprofessional

Whitmore Lake Public Schools
Whitmore Lake, MI
09.2011 - Current
  • Support students with diverse academic, behavioral, medical, and social-emotional needs in classroom, small-group, and individualized settings.
  • Assist with the implementation of accommodations and modifications aligned to student IEPs and instructional goals.
  • Partner with teachers, teacher consultants, social workers, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, administrators, and families to support student success.

Education

Bachelor’s Candidate - Special Education

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
05-2025

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI
05-1995

Skills

  • IEP-driven accommodations and assignment modification
  • Collaboration in multidisciplinary educational teams
  • Family communication and student-centered problem solving
  • Support for students with ASD, ADHD, EI, CI, ODD, hearing impairment, traumatic brain injury, physical impairments, and other diverse learning needs

Language

Conversational Spanish

Timeline

Special Education Paraprofessional

Whitmore Lake Public Schools
09.2011 - Current

Bachelor’s Candidate - Special Education

Eastern Michigan University

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Ferris State University