MARY KATHRYN BECHTOLD
Summary
With 14 years of teaching experience in grades K-8, I prioritize data-driven instruction and research-based practices to support holistic student development. Seeking professional development opportunities, I foster collaboration with parents and administrators to create a conducive learning environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School Learning Support Teacher
Henry C. Lea Elementary
09.2023 - Current
- Create Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to meet the needs of students with varied disabilities and academic abilities
- Performed biweekly progress monitoring to track student progress
- Managed a caseload of over 20 students
- Provide direct instruct to students with disabilities
- Communicate and collaborate with other staff members
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other school personnel to develop effective strategies to address student needs in and out of the classroom
- Attend and participate in IEP meeting, student, and parent meetings
- Keep accurate student records and documentation
Teacher Mentor
Henry C. Lea Elementary
01.2023 - Current
- Provide individual content expertise
- Checked in weekly with five teachers about personal depth of knowledge
- Helped teachers with writing IEPs and administering testing for students such as STAR and annual IEP testing
- Attended monthly meetings to go over models for effective collaboration (what works/what doesn't work
- Shared ideas and lesson plan examples
Middle School Autistic Support Teacher
Henry C. Lea Elementary
09.2018 - 06.2023
- A self-contained teacher instructing in English Language Arts, Math, Science and Social studies to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade
- Established rapport with students, parents and critical family members
- Wrote IEPs for students to reflect varying levels and abilities
- Observe, plan, teach and assess practice to inform and modify instruction for students on varying skill levels
- Performed PASA assessments
- Performed biweekly progress monitoring to track student progress
- Weekly lesson planning that involved multi-sensory learning approaches and differentiated to enhance learning in the classroom
Special Education Teacher (Learning Support K-5)
Henry C. Lea Elementary
09.2012 - 06.2018
- Designed, planned and implemented math, reading, writing and social skills lessons for small groups of varying skill levels based on students' IEP and instructional level
- Created individual behavior plans, appropriate rewards, and consequences
- Developed, wrote and lead IEP meetings
- Develop lessons and instruct K- 5th grade students in reading, math, direct instruction, and grade level expectation
- Established rapport with students, parents and critical family members, using interpreters where needed
- Wrote out student Functional Behavior Assessments as well as Positive Behavior Support plans to help to decrease student behavior and reinforce positive behaviors and expectations with parents and other professionals
Special Education Liaison
Henry C. Lea Elementary
09.2015 - 09.2017
- Oversaw the special education program at the school of more than 120 students
- Attended meetings as the designated LEA where necessary
- Held professional developments
- Held meetings and was mediator for parents and team members
- Attended city wide monthly meetings
- Organized 8th grade commencement ceremony
- Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
Education
MASTERS OF ART - TEACHING
Augustana University
Sioux Falls, SD05.2017
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - EDUCATION
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA01.2011
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Teacher assistance
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Behavior improvements
Certification
- ELEMENTARY EDUCATION K-6
- SPECIAL EDUCATION PK-12
- INSTRUCTIONAL COACHING CERTIFICATION FROM UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
- NATIONAL BOARD-CERTIFIED TEACHER EXCEPTIONAL NEEDS | 2019-2029
Personal Information
Title: EDUCATOR
Affiliations
NASET MEMBER
Professional References
- Julia Snyder, Principal, Henry C. Lea School, 215.400.7660, jsnyder@philasd.org
- Shannon Kelly-McNally, SPECM, Henry C. Lea School, 484.319.0359
- Allison Reighard, School Psychologist, School District of Philadelphia, 610.457.6946, ahylinski@philasd.org
Timeline
Middle School Learning Support Teacher
Henry C. Lea Elementary
09.2023 - Current
Teacher Mentor
Henry C. Lea Elementary
01.2023 - Current
Middle School Autistic Support Teacher
Henry C. Lea Elementary
09.2018 - 06.2023
Special Education Liaison
Henry C. Lea Elementary
09.2015 - 09.2017
Special Education Teacher (Learning Support K-5)
Henry C. Lea Elementary
09.2012 - 06.2018
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - EDUCATION
Temple University
MASTERS OF ART - TEACHING
Augustana University
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