Katherine Keys
Trenton
Summary
Special education professional with proven track record of fostering inclusive learning environments and implementing effective instructional strategies. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and achieving positive educational outcomes, adaptable to changing classroom dynamics. Skilled in behavior management, curriculum development, and student advocacy, bringing reliability and flexibility to role.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Trenton Special School District
07.2023 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
Special Education Teacher
McKenzie SPECIAL SCHOOL District
12.2019 - 07.2023
- Modify the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and instructional technology
- Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations
- Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems
- Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs
- Monitor teachers and teacher assistants to ensure that they adhere to inclusive special education program requirements
- Collect and analyze data to determine steps needed to ensure students are able to obtain academic goals
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Special Education Teacher
Benton County School System
07.2017 - 12.2019
- Modify the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and instructional technology
- Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations
- Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems
- Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs
- Monitor teachers and teacher assistants to ensure that they adhere to inclusive special education program requirements
2nd grade teacher
Jackson Madison County School System
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Confer with other staff members to plan or schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula
- Confer with parents, guardians, teachers, counselors, or administrators to resolve students' behavioral or academic problems
- Encourage students to explore learning opportunities or persevere with challenging tasks to prepare them for later grades
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students
- Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, or teacher training workshops to maintain or improve professional competence
Special Education Teacher
Benton County School System
07.2016 - 01.2017
- Modify the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and instructional technology
- Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations
- Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems
- Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs
- Monitor teachers and teacher assistants to ensure that they adhere to inclusive special education program requirements
Substitute Teacher
08.2013 - 07.2014
- Enforce administration policies and rules governing students
- Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods
- Distribute teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students
- Take class attendance and maintain attendance records
Management- 3rd key holder
Shoe Show
11.2012 - 03.2013
- Resolve customer complaints regarding sales and service
- Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs
- Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires
- Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise
- Maintain records related to sales
Activities Coordinator/ Residential Technician
Carey Counseling
07.2009 - 01.2012
- Assist clients with daily activities, prepare meals, encourage clients to participate and lead in group discussions, crafts, accompany clients to medical appointments, getting clients living arrangements and verifications
- Plan, hold, and staff activities for clients at multiple locations
Cashier/ Stock/ Produce Manager
Save-A-Lot (Houchens Inc.)
07.2003 - 11.2008
- Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits
- Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers
- Take inventory or examine merchandise to identify items to be reordered or replenished
- Pack customer purchases in bags or cartons
- Stock shelves, racks, cases, bins, and tables with new or transferred merchandise
- Receive, open, unpack and issue sales floor merchandise
- Supervise others and provide on-the-job training
Education
High School Diploma -
Camden Central HIgh School
Camden, TN05.2003
Master of Education - Visual Impairments Special Education
Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN03.2025
B.S. - Elementary Education and Special Education
University of Memphis (Lambuth Campus)
Jackson, TN05.2016
Associates Degree - Elementary Education
Jackson State Community College
Jackson, TN05.2013
Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Word Processing Skills
- Problem solving skills
- Time management skills
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to multitask
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans ieps
- Small group instruction
- Relationship building
- Co-teaching experience
- Data management
- Group and individual instruction
- Motivating students
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Trenton Special School District
07.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
McKenzie SPECIAL SCHOOL District
12.2019 - 07.2023
Special Education Teacher
Benton County School System
07.2017 - 12.2019
2nd grade teacher
Jackson Madison County School System
01.2017 - 05.2017
Special Education Teacher
Benton County School System
07.2016 - 01.2017
Substitute Teacher
08.2013 - 07.2014
Management- 3rd key holder
Shoe Show
11.2012 - 03.2013
Activities Coordinator/ Residential Technician
Carey Counseling
07.2009 - 01.2012
Cashier/ Stock/ Produce Manager
Save-A-Lot (Houchens Inc.)
07.2003 - 11.2008
Master of Education - Visual Impairments Special Education
Trevecca Nazarene University
B.S. - Elementary Education and Special Education
University of Memphis (Lambuth Campus)
Associates Degree - Elementary Education
Jackson State Community College
High School Diploma -
Camden Central HIgh School
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