Katrina Lickteig
Blue Springs,MO
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academic 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.
I retired from teaching in May of 2022. I am proud of the successful career history comprising of 35 years.
I look forward to a new career that offers exciting opportunities in a friendly and supportive work environment.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Special Education Teacherf
Independence School District
Independence , Missouri
04.2004 - 05.2022
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Organized instruction material, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
Special Education Teacher
Sunshine Center School
Independence, Missouri
08.1987 - 03.2004
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- 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.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
Education
Masters in Education - Education
Baker University
Baldwin City, KS12.2008
Bachelor of Science in Education - Special Education
Central Missouri State University
Warrensburg, MO12.1987
Skills
- Tutoring and Student Assistance
- Progress Reporting
- Smart Board Technology
- Classroom Monitoring
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
- Microsoft Office
- Team Collaboration
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Energetic, positive attitude
- Quick Thinking
- Professional Relationships
- Served on Personal Development Committee
- Teacher of the Year
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of teachers in the development of professional development ideas.
- Voted Teacher of the Year two different times during my teaching career.
- Supervised team of 2 staff members.
- Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans. Supervised student teachers.
Certification
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Medication Administration Certification
Timeline
Special Education Teacherf
Independence School District
04.2004 - 05.2022
Special Education Teacher
Sunshine Center School
08.1987 - 03.2004
Masters in Education - Education
Baker University
Bachelor of Science in Education - Special Education
Central Missouri State University
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