Katie Twyman
San Diego
Summary
Accomplished Education Specialist and Science co-teacher with 4 years of expertise in guiding student development by serving as an encouraging role model to students with diverse needs. Expert in leading and supporting students overcoming challenges by continually assessing students formally and informally, identifying behavior issues and adapting lessons in creative ways to highlight learning strengths. Committed to providing an inclusive atmosphere, calm environment, and positive classroom where students feel welcomed and inspired to learn and grow.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Education Specialist and Science Co-teacher
San Dieguito Unified High School District (SDUHSD)
2022.08 - 2024.06
- Analyzed data to create specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely (S.M.A.R.T) goals with corresponding baselines and quarterly progress monitoring
- Followed compliance guidelines and procedures to implement procedures, assessments, and plans with fidelity, meet deadlines of multiple ongoing cases, and follow up with team members and families as necessary
- Implemented team-oriented support through consistent communication with families, case managers, and service providers to support students holistically
- Organized curriculum to facilitate student understanding, utilized appropriate instructional strategies and adapted resources to make the subject matter accessible to all students
- Promoted students' critical and creative thinking and analysis through activities that provided opportunities for inquiry, problem-solving, and reflection
- Reviewed assessment data to inform instruction and monitor student learning by using a variety of informal, formal, and student self-assessments.
- Provided individualized support for students with special needs, adapting instructional approaches to meet their unique learning requirements.
- Assessed individual student needs to create lesson plans addressing academic strengths and interests of students, while fostering development, and growth.
Volunteer for the WASC committee
2023.01 - 2024.01
- Led colleagues through the process of analyzing campus data to identify areas of growth and solutions.
Coached TPHS Girls Junior Varsity basketball team
Torrey Pines High School
2022.01 - 2024.01
- Focused on developing basketball skills as well as sportsmanship, growth mindset, teamwork, grit, resilience, and confidence.
Mentor in TPHS Mentor program
Torrey Pines High School
2022.01 - 2024.01
- Built a trusting relationship with students to serve as a support system for them on campus
- Met with mentees once a month to discuss academic challenges and provide guidance.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion team member
Torrey Pines High School
2021.01 - 2024.01
- Collaboratively worked with colleagues and the San Diego County Office of Education to create professional development for staff based on the DEI framework.
Education Specialist for the Middle School Seaside program
San Dieguito Unified School District
2020.08 - 2022.06
- Case manager and classroom teacher for students with behavior, social, and emotional challenges
- Created engaging and accessible lessons for 7th and 8th-grade core subjects (science, math, history, and English)
- Developed and spearheaded a specialized program with structured routines, positive reinforcement systems, social-emotional learning activities, behavior intervention, and therapeutic mental health services.
Education Specialist
Carmel Valley Middle School, Pacific Trails Middle School, and Canyon Crest Academy
2020.08 - 2021.06
- Case manager at three sites at the middle school and high school level
- Managed student IEPs, monitored student progress, assessed students for initial and triennial IEPs, worked as a member of a multidisciplinary team to create assessment reports, communicated with families and students to ensure their voices were a part of the IEP team and process, worked with staff to implement support, accommodations, and services as needed.
Student Teacher
Torrey Pines High School
2020.01 - 2020.06
- Co-taught full inclusion English classes that had a population of 25% students with an IEP and taught and supported students in a targeted intervention English class
- Provided support to students in a variety of subjects, social and emotional learning, using assistive technologies, and building upon their organization, executive functioning, transition, and academic skills.
Long-term substitute & Intervention Specialist
Pacific Trails Middle School
2019.12 - 2020.01
- Collaborated with STEAM teachers to create student-led projects such as bridge building, card stacking, marble zip lines, recycled art projects, paper rockets, and designing and building buoyant devices.
Student Teacher
Canyon Crest Academy
2019.09 - 2020.01
- Designed curriculum lessons using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) strategies, Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), and students' needs and assets.
Education
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction -
University of San Diego
05.2020
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and Environmental Science and Education -
University of California, Davis
06.2015
Skills
- Leadership trained
- Student Engagement
- Educational technology
- Faculty Collaboration and Support
- Inquiry-based learning
- Technology Integration
- Critical Thinking
- Differentiated Instruction
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
Websites
Certification
- Single Subject Biology credential (cleared)
- Mild/Moderate Education Specialist Credential (cleared)
- Single Subject Chemistry Credential
Accomplishments
2021 Teacher of the year, Pacific Trails Middle School
Pronouns
She/Her/Ella
Timeline
Volunteer for the WASC committee
2023.01 - 2024.01
Education Specialist and Science Co-teacher
San Dieguito Unified High School District (SDUHSD)
2022.08 - 2024.06
Coached TPHS Girls Junior Varsity basketball team
Torrey Pines High School
2022.01 - 2024.01
Mentor in TPHS Mentor program
Torrey Pines High School
2022.01 - 2024.01
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion team member
Torrey Pines High School
2021.01 - 2024.01
Education Specialist for the Middle School Seaside program
San Dieguito Unified School District
2020.08 - 2022.06
Education Specialist
Carmel Valley Middle School, Pacific Trails Middle School, and Canyon Crest Academy
2020.08 - 2021.06
Student Teacher
Torrey Pines High School
2020.01 - 2020.06
Long-term substitute & Intervention Specialist
Pacific Trails Middle School
2019.12 - 2020.01
Student Teacher
Canyon Crest Academy
2019.09 - 2020.01
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction -
University of San Diego
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and Environmental Science and Education -
University of California, Davis
- Single Subject Biology credential (cleared)
- Mild/Moderate Education Specialist Credential (cleared)
- Single Subject Chemistry Credential
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