Katy Arnett
Coon Rapids,MN
Summary
Compassionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Employment Case Manager
Great Work Minnesota
Saint Paul, MN
06.2022 - Current
- Coordinated or authorized services to promote consumer employment.
- Obtained benefits analysis reports and interpreted results to assist and counsel clients.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of client needs for vocational rehabilitation services.
- Executed efforts to connect with, educate and re-educate care providers.
Special Education Teacher
Luck School District
Luck, WI
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Special Education Teacher
School District of Superior
, WI
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students
- Modified curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Employment Specialist
Employment Resources, Inc.
Madison, WI
03.2018 - 08.2020
- Matched clients to open positions based on skills and work requirements.
- Recognized client employment barriers and devised strategies to resolve.
- Maintained records of consumer employment activity such as potential and current employers.
- Provided clients with on-the-job training and employment related support to maintain and retain employment.
- Marketed individual skills, abilities and interests to develop potential employment opportunities and secure community employment.
Guest Service Team Lead
Kwik Trip
Menomonie, WI
03.2015 - 03.2018
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
- Trained, oversaw and mentored new team members to strengthen performance and job expertise.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
Long Term Special Education Substitute Teacher
Citrus County School Board
Lecanto, FL
08.2008 - 02.2015
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students
- Modified curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Education
Certification - Customized Employment Services
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Elementary and Special Education
Grand Canyon University
01.2014
Certification - Early Childhood Education
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
Shell Lake, WI07.1998
Skills
- Compassionate patient care and customer service
- Problem solve, prioritization, and critical thinking
- Attention to detail and organization
- Customer Data Confidentiality
- Skilled in Microsoft Office
- CPR and First Aid Certified
Timeline
Employment Case Manager
Great Work Minnesota
06.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Luck School District
01.2022 - 06.2022
Special Education Teacher
School District of Superior
08.2020 - 12.2021
Employment Specialist
Employment Resources, Inc.
03.2018 - 08.2020
Guest Service Team Lead
Kwik Trip
03.2015 - 03.2018
Long Term Special Education Substitute Teacher
Citrus County School Board
08.2008 - 02.2015
Certification - Customized Employment Services
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary and Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Certification - Early Childhood Education
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
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