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Kristin Harper
Austin,Texas
Summary
Dedicated educator devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches and building relationships.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
Certificate
2
2
Languages
Skills
- Benchmark and Progress Monitoring
- Individualized and Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Microsoft, Google, and iWork Applications
- Emotional Intelligence and Growth Mindset
- Student Records Management
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Lesson and Activity Planning
Education
Master of Education - Special Education
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05.2007
Bachelor of Arts -
Southwestern University, United States
Georgetown, TX05.2000
Certification
- Texas Generalist EC-4
- Texas Special Education EC-12
- Texas English as a Second Language Supplemental EC-12
Work History
Academic Language Therapist
Rawson Saunders School
08.2021 - Current
- Taught reading, spelling, handwriting, and composition through discovery and multi-sensory learning to students ranging from first grade to eighth grade.
- Assessed student needs and strengths and designed lessons based on formal and informal assessments.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods. Students improved fluency rate by as much as 100% over six months.
Virtual Academic Language Therapist
Dyslexia On Demand
04.2020 - 08.2022
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Adapted dyslexia therapy curriculum to teach students in one-to-one setting via remote video conferencing.
- Maintained schedule of appointments and worked up to 4 hours each week with each student.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Communicated weekly and monthly on student progress with company director and families.
Academic Language Therapist
Valor North Austin
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Created and implemented IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies and applied instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
- Contacted parents to discuss student progress and growth areas.
- Enhanced knowledge by attending training and adopting new technologies.
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Provided direct instruction to 8 small groups of students and indirect support to 20 other students ranging from first to eighth grade.
Academic Language Therapist
Redeemer Lutheran School
01.2019 - 10.2020
- Designed lesson plans for phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension for students using formal and informal measures.
- Promoted memory, cognition, and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
- Met with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents to determine how best to support student success.
- Provided dyslexia therapy for families in coordination with school learning specialist, classroom teachers, and families.
- Transitioned successfully to online instruction using new platforms and materials.
Substitute Teacher, Preschool-Kindergarten
Church Of The Good Shepherd Episcopal
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Substitute Teacher
Grace Garden Child Development Center
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
Music Teacher
Grace Garden Child Development Center
08.2012 - 05.2015
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, and rhythm in an age-appropriate way.
- Advised parents of student progress by communicating student's achievements and developing methods for improvement.
- Included music, rhymes, and instruments from various cultures and traditions.
Deaf Blind Intervenor
Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired
08.2007 - 03.2009
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Attended training programs to improve professional knowledge and interpretation skills.
- Retaught information to deaf blind student to ensure understanding.
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students
- Communicated with students using tactile ASL, Signed Exact English, braille, and large print as needed.
Special Education Teacher
Austin Independent School District
08.2006 - 05.2007
- Taught individuals with learning or physical difficulties to use technology such as computers and communication systems.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of students with physical and cognitive differences.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Supported students in general education environments.
Student Teacher, Fifth Grade
Dripping Springs Independent School District
01.2006 - 04.2006
- Developed lesson plans, took detailed notes on impact and adapted methods based on results.
- Took detailed notes on teaching processes before designing lessons, adapting methods to classroom types and student interests.
- Explained class material to children under supervision from teacher.
- Reported back to faculty advisor about personal progress, identifying areas for improvement and making plans for enhanced progress.
Student Teacher, Kindergarten
Lake Travis Independent School District
09.2005 - 12.2005
- Pursued every opportunity to grow abilities and take on increasing responsibility.
- Took detailed notes on teaching processes before designing lessons, adapting methods to classroom types and student interests.
- Reported back to faculty advisor about personal progress, identifying areas for improvement and making plans for enhanced progress.
- Took detailed notes during teacher observations, noting teaching methods and gaining deep understanding of techniques
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
Affiliations
- International Dyslexia Association Member
- Academic Language Therapy Association Student Member
Additional Information
References available upon request
Software
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
Adobe Acrobat
Apple iWork (Pages, Numbers, Keynote, Preview, Mail)
Zoom
Blackbaud
Interests
Cookie decorating
Yoga
Fashion
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