Phyllis Kacher
Galena,MD
Summary
Ms. Kacher is an enthusiastic, organized and resourceful program coordinator and educator with excellent communication, problem-solving, leadership, interpersonal skills, and technical skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Appoqunimink School DIstrict
10.2017 - Current
- Adapted general education curriculum for students with special needs, 504s and ELLs using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
Educational Diagnostician
Christina SD, Smyrna MS And Appoqunimink HS
11.2009 - 06.2016
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Led staff training and development to support program objectives.
- Completed required documentation and reports for compliance
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Special Education Coordinator
Kent County
09.2006 - 07.2008
- Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
- Maintained contact with parents to address concerns and needs of children.
- Coordinated with outside state agencies to acquire services for special needs children.
- Interpreted and analyzed data for the Infant /Toddler and Medical Assistance programs
- Applied for and received grants for the Infant /Toddler program and technology needs
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
Special Education Program Support and Pre-referral interventionist
Methacton School District
09.2006 - 06.2008
- District liaison for IEP meetings
- Provided support for teachers working with student with special needs
- Assisted in gathering of program data to compose thorough monthly reports.
- Communicated clearly with program staff and participants through written and digital correspondence.
Education
Special Education Supervisory Certificate - Special Education
St. Joes University
Philadelphia, PA06.1992
Skills
- 20 years of classroom teaching
- IEP Compliance
- Professional Development preparation and presentations
- Infant /Toddler and Medical Assistance coordinator
- Pre-referral, Behavior plans and 504 plans
- Non-public, private schools and community agencies school system representative
- Development of Special Education Manual, Pre-referral and Educational Surrogate Program guidelines
- Develop and implement science curriculum based upon core curriculum and NGSS standards
- Data collection and analysis
- Addressing social/emotional needs of students
- Google Word, Excel, Power Point proficiency
Certification
- Special Education Supervisor
- Biology 7-12
- Special Education Teacher
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Appoqunimink School DIstrict
10.2017 - Current
Educational Diagnostician
Christina SD, Smyrna MS And Appoqunimink HS
11.2009 - 06.2016
Special Education Coordinator
Kent County
09.2006 - 07.2008
Special Education Program Support and Pre-referral interventionist
Methacton School District
09.2006 - 06.2008
Special Education Supervisory Certificate - Special Education
St. Joes University
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