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Kitana M. Kattan

Reston,VA

Summary

Skilled Special Education Tutor and Executive Functioning Coach adept in enhancing learning through individualized plans and evidence-based strategies. Excelled in fostering self-awareness, time management, and organizational skills among students with diverse needs, achieving significant academic progress by promoting nurturing positive reinforcement. Skilled in early remedial intervention with dyslexic students, teaching reading comprehension and writing strategies, and demonstrating a profound impact on student success. As an Executive Functioning Coach, leveraged creativity in working with students and adults to navigate the challenges of ADHD while developing skills to improve self-management abilities significantly.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Tutor

Kitana Tutoring, LLC.
1998 - Current

Enhanced student learning by incorporating individualized educational plans tailored to their unique needs.

  • Utilized evidence-based strategies for teaching reading, writing, history, and other subjects to students with diverse learning abilities.
  • Communicated effectively with parents, caregivers, and other professionals regarding student progress and challenges.
  • Assisted students in achieving academic goals by providing one-on-one tutoring
  • Maintained a positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
  • Monitored student progress through regular assessments, adjusting instructional approaches accordingly and achieving quantifiable results.

Executive Functioning Coach

Kitana Tutoring, LLC
09.2012 - Current

Life skills to manage ADHD

  • Promote self-awareness skills - strengths & lagging skills
  • Working memory skills for school and work
  • Understanding the superpower of ADHD
  • Maintain a time management system
  • Develop time management & organizational skills
  • Develop successful strategies & routines
  • Homework process, Study Skills & Note Taking Skills

Education

Master of Arts - Special Education in Learning Disabilities

American University
Washington, DC
05.1998

Skills

  • Special needs
  • Creativity in Teaching
  • Self-Reflection and Improvement
  • Task Prioritization
  • Organization and Planning Skills
  • Reading & writing strategies
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Interpersonal Relationships

Languages

Arabic
Native or Bilingual
French
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Executive Functioning Coach

Kitana Tutoring, LLC
09.2012 - Current

Special Education Tutor

Kitana Tutoring, LLC.
1998 - Current

Master of Arts - Special Education in Learning Disabilities

American University
Kitana M. Kattan