Katrina Stewart
Macon
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in education, specializing in cognitive assessments and evaluations within Special Education. Proven track record of enhancing workplace performance through innovative techniques and a commitment to continuous improvement. Strong organizational skills and effective time management enable the successful handling of complex workloads while meeting business targets. A collaborative team player who also thrives in individual roles, dedicated to fostering a positive work culture.
Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Special Services
Macon R-1 School District
Macon
08.2022 - Current
- Created policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations related to special services programs.
- Supervised all instructional aides assigned to work with special education students.
- Monitored and evaluated program effectiveness through data analysis and regular review of student progress reports.
- Reviewed evaluation results from diagnostic tests administered by qualified professionals in order to determine an appropriate course of action when diagnosing a student's disability.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Participated in IEP team meetings involving parents, teachers, administrators, therapists, counselors and other support personnel involved in providing appropriate instruction for students with disabilities.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, parents, and other stakeholders in the development of innovative instructional strategies to meet the individual learning needs of students.
- Maintained records related to student eligibility requirements for special services programs as well as any changes made during a student's enrollment period.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Provided professional development opportunities to staff members on best practices in providing appropriate instruction for students with disabilities.
- Attended conferences held by local agencies offering resources related to supporting individuals with disabilities.
- Managed budget allocations for the department's programs, personnel, supplies, materials, equipment and other resources.
Process Coordinator/Special Education Teacher
Macon R1 School District
Macon
08.2019 - 07.2022
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Physically and verbally interacted with students throughout day.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Administered all facets of personnel policies and procedures, including conception, modification, and approval of professional staff additions.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Developed subject and grade leaders to advance oversight and improve instruction.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Worked closely with Special Education Director to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects.
- Completed all paperwork, recognizing any discrepancies and addressing them in a timely fashion.
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
Special Education Teacher
South Shelby School District
Shelbina
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Collaborated with students with multiple degrees of special needs to accomplish various tasks.
- Worked in self-contained and resource environments to teach students variety of skills.
- Attended monthly staff training sessions.
- Developed and managed instructional materials and reports.
Agriculture Education Teacher
Bevier C4 High School
Bevier
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Planned events and field trips to provide hands-on experiences in agricultural areas.
- Prepared lesson plans on topics such as plant science and technology in farming.
- Maintained school garden to involve students in growing various crops, flowers and other greenery.
- Instructed students on importance of conserving natural resources.
- Conducted assessments of student learning styles and used results to plan instructional activities.
- Initiated and moderated classroom discussions to facilitate dialogue and understanding of taught material.
- Created classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for physical, social and emotional development of students.
- Developed, selected and used informal and formal, diagnostic, formative and summative assessment strategies to assess student learning.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Successfully maintain clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville11 2020
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
University Of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO11 2010
No Degree - Certification of Teaching
Central Methodist University
Fayette, MONo Degree - Certification of Teaching
University Of Phoenix
Tempe, AZSkills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Special Education Management
- Safe Crisis Management Restraint Training
- Strong Work Ethic
- Responsible
- Effective Organization
- Collaboration
- Teamwork
- Relationship-Building
- Multitasking abilities
- Team Leadership
- Computer skills
- Paperwork preparation
- Paperwork filing
- Document Assessment
- Exam Proctoring
- Positive Reinforcement
- Supportive Learning Environment
- Student Involvement
- Assessment Development
- Support for Special Needs
Certification
- Certified, Education Administrator K-12
- Certified, Cross Categorical Special Education K-12
- Certified Agriculture Education 8th-12th grade
Community Services/Activities
-Multiple years of coaching experience in girls basketball and softball
-Positive community member
-Self-motivation
-Teamwork
-Goal oriented
Timeline
Director of Special Services
Macon R-1 School District
08.2022 - Current
Process Coordinator/Special Education Teacher
Macon R1 School District
08.2019 - 07.2022
Special Education Teacher
South Shelby School District
08.2018 - 05.2019
Agriculture Education Teacher
Bevier C4 High School
08.2015 - 06.2018
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Northwest Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
University Of Missouri - Columbia
No Degree - Certification of Teaching
Central Methodist University
No Degree - Certification of Teaching
University Of Phoenix