Kim Schoettger
Corvallis,OR
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher with extensive experience in individualized education plans (IEPs), classroom management, and inclusion strategies. Committed to fostering equitable educational opportunities for all students.
Dedicated Special Education Teacher with expertise in Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and classroom management. Proven ability to foster inclusive learning environments and enhance student engagement through tailored instructional strategies.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher - Specialized Class
Greater Albany Public School District
Albany, OR
08.2012 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans tailored to student needs and learning styles.
- Implemented evidence-based instructional strategies to enhance student engagement.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with families to facilitate communication and support.
- Trained and mentored new staff on inclusive teaching practices and classroom management techniques.
- Advocated for resources and services that promote equity in education for all students.
- Assessed student performance regularly using various evaluation tools, adjusting instructional strategies as needed.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support students' academic and social development.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Monitored student progress closely, intervening proactively when necessary to ensure steady growth and achievement of learning goals.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistency in enforcing rules.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles within the classroom setting.
- Supported the development of social skills among students by promoting group activities and cooperative learning opportunities.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Prepared classrooms for class activities and provided variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use throughout day.
- Provided non-verbal communication training to staff members to facilitate student aid.
Autism Consultant
Greater Albany Public School District
Albany, OR
08.2002 - 08.2012
- Led strategic planning initiatives to enhance educational programs and student outcomes.
- Developed training materials for staff to ensure consistent implementation of best practices.
- Facilitated workshops for educators, promoting innovative teaching methods and curriculum development.
- Enhanced communication among team members to foster collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Alum Rock School District
San Jose, CA
08.1994 - 08.2002
- Developed individualized education plans to support diverse learning needs of students.
- Mentored new educators on effective instructional techniques and classroom management skills.
- Evaluated student assessments to inform instructional adjustments and interventions.
- Advocated for family involvement in educational processes to enhance student outcomes.
- Coordinated with related service providers to ensure seamless delivery of supports for students requiring additional interventions or therapies.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment by implementing effective behavior management strategies and promoting respect among students.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance and support to help them succeed in their roles as educators.
- Designed engaging lesson plans that integrate developmental milestones for early learners.
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
San Jose Unified School District
San Jose, CA
08.1993 - 08.1994
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, using data analysis tools to inform ongoing instructional planning and decisionmaking.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Engaged students with specialized play and educational activities to boost learning.
- Developed and taught engaging and developmentally appropriate lesson plans to differentiate needs for learners.
- Prepared, scheduled and led IEPs to provide right help to meet child's present needs.
- Established safe play environment for students.
- Implemented positive discipline strategies to manage student behavior and build relationships.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Advocated for family involvement in educational processes to enhance student outcomes.
- Coordinated with related service providers to ensure seamless delivery of supports for students requiring additional interventions or therapies.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance and support to help them succeed in their roles as educators.
- Designed engaging lesson plans that integrate developmental milestones for early learners.
Early Childhood Educator
Bing Nursery School
Stanford, CA
08.1992 - 08.1993
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curricula to promote cognitive, social, and emotional growth.
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
- Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development, sharing best practices to improve overall instruction quality across the school.
- Promoted physical health by incorporating movement breaks and outdoor play opportunities into each day''s schedule.
- Promoted language development skills through storytelling and open-ended questions, increasing students' vocabulary and comprehension abilities.
- Developed and executed age-appropriate curriculum, fostering love for learning in young children.
- Enhanced children's understanding of cultural diversity through multicultural lessons and activities.
- Fostered safe and nurturing classroom environment, allowing children to explore and learn confidently.
- Encouraged children's independence and self-help skills through daily routines and activities.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
Early Childhood Educator - Lead Teacher
University Childcare Center
Lincoln, NE
08.1991 - 06.1992
- Fostered inclusive learning environments that support diverse developmental needs of children.
- Mentored junior educators, providing guidance on best practices in early childhood education.
- Mentored new educators, providing guidance on effective teaching approaches and classroom management techniques.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curricula to promote cognitive, social, and emotional growth.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
Early Head Start Home Visitor
Head Start
Lakewood, CO
08.1990 - 06.1991
- Conducted home visits to assess family needs and develop individualized support plans.
- Facilitated parenting workshops to enhance child development skills and family engagement.
- Collaborated with community resources to connect families with essential services and programs.
- Monitored children's progress in developmental milestones through regular assessments and observations.
- Provided guidance on nutrition, health, and education to promote holistic family well-being.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all home visits, assessments, referrals, and follow-up actions in accordance with program guidelines.
- Enhanced family engagement by conducting regular home visits and providing personalized support for child development.
- Improved parent-child relationships through modeling positive interactions and promoting attachment.
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Gilpin County School District
Central City, CO
08.1990 - 06.1991
- Supported inclusion efforts by differentiating instruction to meet the diverse needs of students with special needs.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Developed and taught engaging and developmentally appropriate lesson plans to differentiate needs for learners.
- Prepared, scheduled and led IEPs to provide right help to meet child's present needs.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Special Education-Family Focused
University of Colorado-Denver
Denver, CO08-1991
Bachelor of Science - Human Development & Special Education-Preschool
University of Nebraska
Lincoln, NE05-1988
Skills
Individual education plans ieps
Classroom management
Group and individual instruction
Life skills instruction
Autism spectrum
Paraprofessional oversight
Collaborative teamwork
Visual supports
Behavior modifications
Differentiated instruction
Inclusion strategies
Child development
Certification
Oregon Professional Teaching Certificate, EISE Early Intervention - Special Education
Timeline
Special Education Teacher - Specialized Class
Greater Albany Public School District
08.2012 - Current
Autism Consultant
Greater Albany Public School District
08.2002 - 08.2012
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Alum Rock School District
08.1994 - 08.2002
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
San Jose Unified School District
08.1993 - 08.1994
Early Childhood Educator
Bing Nursery School
08.1992 - 08.1993
Early Childhood Educator - Lead Teacher
University Childcare Center
08.1991 - 06.1992
Early Head Start Home Visitor
Head Start
08.1990 - 06.1991
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Gilpin County School District
08.1990 - 06.1991
Master of Science - Early Childhood Special Education-Family Focused
University of Colorado-Denver
Bachelor of Science - Human Development & Special Education-Preschool
University of Nebraska