Kaycee Hathaway
Cedar City,UT
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Teacher with extensive experience at Iron County School District, adept in IEP development and fostering collaborative teamwork. Successfully enhanced student engagement and comprehension through differentiated instruction and proactive behavior intervention plans, resulting in significant academic growth. Committed to empowering students with self-advocacy skills and promoting inclusive learning environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Online High School Special Education Teacher
Iron County School District
08.2021 - Current
- Increased parent engagement through regular communication, building strong relationships and fostering a supportive learning environment at home.
- Facilitated successful transitions for students entering high school or transitioning between grade levels by coordinating orientation programs and creating personalized transition plans.
- IEP development and implementation, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide appropriate accommodations and modifications for special education students.
- Evaluated student progress using formative assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to maximize learning outcomes.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
High School Special Education Teacher
Iron County School District
08.2007 - 05.2021
- Increased parent engagement through regular communication, building strong relationships and fostering a supportive learning environment at home.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and integrate interdisciplinary lesson plans, broadening student understanding of various subjects.
- Empowered students with self-advocacy skills through targeted lessons on communication, problem-solving, and goal-setting techniques.
- Mentored new teachers in the Special Education department, sharing best practices and providing guidance on effective instructional methods.
- Evaluated student progress using formative assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to maximize learning outcomes.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support student growth.
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Iron County School District
08.2006 - 05.2007
- Monitored student progress closely, intervening proactively when necessary to ensure steady growth and achievement of learning goals.
- Assessed student performance regularly using various evaluation tools, adjusting instructional strategies as needed.
- Provided one-on-one support for students struggling in specific areas, resulting in marked improvement in their understanding of the subject matter.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistency in enforcing rules.
- Enhanced parent-teacher communication by conducting regular meetings and providing frequent progress updates.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, fostering a comprehensive learning experience.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education 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.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Education
Masters Degree - Special Education
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT05.2006
Bachelor's Degree - Political Science
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT05.2004
Skills
- IEP development
- Progress monitoring
- Classroom organization
- Assessment strategies
- Parent-teacher communication
- Literacy strategies
- Transition planning
- Collaborative teamwork
- Differentiated instruction
- Parent communication
- Behavior intervention plans
- Social skills development
- Individual education plans ieps
- Data management
- Assessment administration
- Lesson planning
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Progress evaluations
- Disability assessment testing
- IEP and BIP implementation
- IEP implementation
Timeline
Online High School Special Education Teacher
Iron County School District
08.2021 - Current
High School Special Education Teacher
Iron County School District
08.2007 - 05.2021
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Iron County School District
08.2006 - 05.2007
Masters Degree - Special Education
University of Utah
Bachelor's Degree - Political Science
University of Utah
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