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Katrina Saul

Savannah,GA

Summary

Compassionate professional in special education with problem-solving and creative thinking skills. Skilled in developing individualized education programs, behavioral intervention plans, and adaptive learning strategies. Excels at communication, empathy, and patience, ensuring each student's unique needs are met and educational goals achieved.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Adaptive Special Education Teacher

Liberty County School System
Hinesville
11.2017 - 05.2023
  • Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments
  • Developed and implemented behavior intervention plans, collected behavior data, and completed progress monitoring
  • Developed data collection systems to describe and improve behavior, track mastery of goals and objectives
  • Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
  • Implemented CPI as necessary to ensure the safety of students
  • Provided Direct Instruction
  • Identified learning needs of students and implemented evidence-based interventions.
  • Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
  • Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.

Autism Teacher

Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Su
Hinesville
09.2014 - 05.2017
  • Created lesson plans that incorporated sensory integration activities into everyday curriculum for elementary, middle, and high school level students with ASD having severe behaviors
  • Utilized evidence-based teaching methods and techniques to improve student outcomes.
  • Created a positive learning environment by using strategies such as reinforcement, natural consequences, redirection, and modeling appropriate behaviors.
  • Utilized Discrete Trial Training in teaching elementary age students with ASD
  • Provided direct instruction to students with ASD in areas of communication, social skills, behavior management, and academic skills.
  • Untilized MindSet Safety Management to ensure safety of students and staff when necessary

Special Education Teacher

SCCPSS
Savannah
07.2023 - Present
  • Review, monitor, and meet timelines for IEPs and re-evaluations; monitor Full Time Equivalent (FTE) counts during the school year; complete service revisions in IEPs
  • Conduct small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs and accommodations
  • Monitor the educational progress of each student according to established timelines
  • Collaborate with parents and local school staff regarding instructional decision-making for students with disabilities

Education

Master of Science - School Psychology

Auburn University
Auburn, AL
08-2002

Ph.D. - Education: Special Education

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Skills

  • Nine years experience in working directly with students with autism
  • Experience with assessment and evaluation of students with disabilities
  • Creating and developing data collection systems to track behavior and academic progress
  • Knowledge of research analysis and research-based interventions and practices for students with autism
  • Behavior Intervention Plans
  • Behavior Modification
  • Data Collection

Certification

  • Georgia Professional Teaching Certificate in Special Education Adapted Curriculum.

Professional Organizations

  • Council for Exceptional Children
  • Autism Research Review International

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

SCCPSS
07.2023 - Present

Adaptive Special Education Teacher

Liberty County School System
11.2017 - 05.2023

Autism Teacher

Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Su
09.2014 - 05.2017

Master of Science - School Psychology

Auburn University

Ph.D. - Education: Special Education

Liberty University

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