Katrina Gaither
Inglewood,CA
Summary
Dedicated educator with expertise in differentiated instruction, classroom management, and lesson planning. Enhances student engagement and comprehension through tailored teaching strategies and effective use of educational technology. Committed to fostering inclusive learning environments and improving instructional practices. Aiming to leverage skills in an Instructional Coordinator, Curriculum Support Specialist, or Instructional Program Coordinator role.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
The Help Group
08.2022 - Current
- Delivered individualized instruction aligned with IEP goals and diverse learning needs.
- Assessed student performance and adjusted lesson plans to improve comprehension.
- Implemented classroom routines that promoted engagement, structure, and emotional regulation.
- Facilitated classroom instruction and learning activities that support educational objectives and student learning.
- Adapt instructional approaches to address diverse student learning needs and encourage classroom participation.
- Applied differentiated instructional strategies to support student access to learning activities.
Teacher's Assistant
The Help Group
01.2007 - 08.2022
- Assisted with implementation of IEP goals and daily academic activities.
- Reinforced behavior plans to promote consistent, positive a consistent, positive learning environment.
- Reinforced behavior plans to promote consistent, positive learning environment.
- Assisted with the implementation of IEP goals and daily academic activities.
- Support classroom instruction by assisting teachers with daily learning activities and student needs.
- Provides classroom assistance to students with diverse learning needs to promote participation and access to instruction.
- Collaborate with teachers to support instructional goals and maintain a productive learning environment.
- Assist in fostering an inclusive classroom where students are treated with respect and encouraged to participate.
Education
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Los Angeles, CA01-2016
Master of Arts - Elementary Education And Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10-2026
Bachelor of Science - Educational Studies
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01-2025
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Instructional Planning and Support
- Curriculum Implementation Support
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Inclusive Education
- Google Classroom
- Critical thinking
- Communication and Teamwork
- Relationship building
Timeline
Teacher
The Help Group
08.2022 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
The Help Group
01.2007 - 08.2022
Master of Arts - Elementary Education And Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Educational Studies
Grand Canyon University