Kristin Reuther
WAUKESHA,WI
Summary
Versatile and dedicated special education teacher with focus on individual needs of students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Cross Categorical Special Education Teacher
West Allis West Milwaukee School District
08.2012 - Current
- Avid tutor from 2012-2017.
- Special Education teacher from 2017-present.
- Co-taught Science, Math, English and Balanced literacy classes.
- Taught Math and Reading Interventions.
- Was part of a project-based learning community.
- Worked with students with varying intellectual, emotional and behavioral disabilities.
- Wrote compliant Individual Education Plans that defined student learning objectives and educational strategies.
- Applied instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to inform and improve lesson planning.
- Facilitated small group instruction.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Managed caseloads effectively by prioritizing tasks and collaborating with team members, ensuring timely completion of required documentation and reports.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop a cross-curricular approach, resulting in more well-rounded education for students.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Education
Cross Categorical Special Education License - Special Education
CESA 1
Pewaukee, WI05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI05.1993
Skills
- Behavior Modifications
- Co-teaching Experience
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Positive Role Model
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Special Education
- Emotional disturbance understanding
- Classroom Management
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Community-Based Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
Timeline
Cross Categorical Special Education Teacher
West Allis West Milwaukee School District
08.2012 - Current
Cross Categorical Special Education License - Special Education
CESA 1
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
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