Stephanie Groth
Independence,USA
Summary
Experienced special education teacher with a proven ability to create a structured and nurturing classroom environment for students with learning disabilities, promoting their academic success. Holds certifications and licensure in Kansas and is recognized as a highly qualified educator. Collaborates seamlessly with classroom teachers to implement effective strategies for behavior management and provides necessary lesson accommodations for optimal learning experiences for all students.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interrelated Resource Teacher
Tri-County Interlocal #607
07.2014 - Current
- Deliver specialized classroom instruction to a broad range of students with developmental disorders, including autism, using meaningful strategies
- Develop individual educational plans (IEPs) designed to promote educational, physical and social development
- Foster relationships with students to increase engagement, and periodically reported student progress to parents/guardians and school leadership
- Enhance lessons using interactive whiteboard technology and Chromebooks
- Serve as a mentor teacher
- Serve on the leadership team and progress monitoring team
- Teach multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Teach students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Deliver effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a range of neurodiverse students.
- Assist struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Redirect students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Modify general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Partner with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Coordinat special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Coordinate regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Facilitate small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
Classroom Teacher
USD #387
07.2008 - 05.2014
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers, and school administrators
- Worked with parents, administrators, and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students
- Developed lessons, activities, and materials to cover all required course material
- Administered tests, quizzes, and other assignments to gauge students' learning and knowledge of course materials
- Tracked attendance, assignments, grades, and class participation for all students
- Met with parents/guardians to discuss student progress and areas for improvement
- Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos, and class discussions
- Gave quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of the material
- Graded tests and papers and uploaded all grading information to the district system using Infinite Campus.
- Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop self-esteem and life skills
- Served on the district technology team, researched and implemented 1:1 iPads throughout the district.
- Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of the material.
Education
No Degree - Building Level Licensure Only
Baker University
Baldwin City, KS05-2025
Masters of Science - Adaptive Special Education
Emporia State University
Emporia, KS12.2016
Elementary Education -
Southwestern College
Winfield, KS05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS05.2007
Associates of Arts - Elementary Education focus
Independence Community College
Independence, KS05.1994
Skills
- Classroom oversight
- Lesson plan development
- Team collaboration
- Effectively work with parents
- Interdisciplinary teaching
- Ability to quickly learn new technologies and tools
- Experience with virtual education
- Experience with Blackboard & Moodle Platforms
- Assessment tools
- IEP implementation
- Progress monitoring
- Parent-teacher collaboration
Affiliations
- National Education Association
- National Association of Special Education Teachers
Certification
- K-6 Early Late Childhood Generalist
- 6-12 High-Incidence Special Education
- Currently working on Building Level Licensure
- Multiple Google for Education courses
Timeline
Interrelated Resource Teacher
Tri-County Interlocal #607
07.2014 - Current
Classroom Teacher
USD #387
07.2008 - 05.2014
Associates of Arts - Elementary Education focus
Independence Community College
- K-6 Early Late Childhood Generalist
- 6-12 High-Incidence Special Education
- Currently working on Building Level Licensure
- Multiple Google for Education courses
No Degree - Building Level Licensure Only
Baker University
Masters of Science - Adaptive Special Education
Emporia State University
Elementary Education -
Southwestern College
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Fort Hays State University
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