Katherine Kleinsteuber
Orcutt
Summary
Dedicated teacher with 20+ years’ experience in Pre-K – 8th grade seeking an opportunity as a Substitute Teacher that utilizes my desire to support children’s development in all areas and achieve their potential.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Lompoc Unified School District
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for special needs students
- Created differentiated lesson plans to fully include all students and support individual needs
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, and administrators to ensure successful student outcomes
- Facilitated whole and small group instruction and activities to support students develop social and communication skills
- Provided positive reinforcement and guidance to help students build self-confidence and self-esteem
- Responsible for leading student IEP meetings
Associate Teacher - Preschool
Santa Barbara County Office of Education
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Promoted and maintained a positive classroom environment by fostering respectful, open communication between students and staff.
- Collaborated with staff to create, develop, and implement lesson plans for large and small groups to meet all students' developmental needs.
- Adapted lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Maintained students records including assessments and data collected for DRDP's and digital student portfolios.
- Implemented CSEFEL/Teaching Pyramid strategies to promote social-emotional and cognitive development.
- Assisted Site Supervisor in maintaining daily parent communication, record keeping, and all other duties as needed
Special Education Teacher
Santa Barbara County Office of Education
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Instruction in preschool through junior high SPED classes ranging from moderate to profound special needs
- Responsible for safety and supervision of students including all indoor and outdoor activities
- Worked with students on IEP goals and recorded all data
Substitute Teacher
Santa Maria Bonita Unified School District
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Substitute teacher responsible for primary classroom teacher duties in grades PreK-8
- Performed all duties as instructed by the administration, classroom teacher, and support staff
- Responsible for maintaining the safety and fostering educational goals including instruction of large and small groups
Preschool SDC Teacher
Santa Barbara County Office of Education
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Special Education Teacher, Preschool Inclusion Program
- Supervised the safety and social/emotional and educational goals of special education preschool students
- Adapted, accommodated and implemented curriculum and materials to meet the needs of individual students
- Provided instruction towards meeting current IEP goals
- Performed duties including completing DRDP reports, goal tracking, attending all IEP meetings and creating new annual goals based on student progress, success, and continued needs
Preschool Teacher
Pacific Christian Preschool
01.2006 - 01.2018
- Responsible for developing and maintaining an inviting, clean, and safe environment for preschool-age children
- Addressed all areas of social, emotional, cognitive, and motor development
- Responsible for student portfolios, general record keeping and clear and consistent parent communication
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Liberal Studies, Multi-Subject Education
BRANDMAN UNIVERSITY
05.2017
CLASSROOM TEACHER PERMIT -
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION - Child Development
UCLA
01.1992
Skills
- Safe and inviting environment creation
- Adaptability
- IEP goal planning
- Curriculum planning and implementation
- Differentiated Instruction
- Data Management
- Collaboration
- Effective communication
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Lompoc Unified School District
01.2022 - 01.2024
Associate Teacher - Preschool
Santa Barbara County Office of Education
01.2020 - 06.2022
Special Education Teacher
Santa Barbara County Office of Education
01.2019 - 01.2020
Preschool SDC Teacher
Santa Barbara County Office of Education
01.2018 - 01.2019
Substitute Teacher
Santa Maria Bonita Unified School District
01.2017 - 01.2020
Preschool Teacher
Pacific Christian Preschool
01.2006 - 01.2018
CLASSROOM TEACHER PERMIT -
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION - Child Development
UCLA
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Liberal Studies, Multi-Subject Education
BRANDMAN UNIVERSITY
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