Cathy Skelton Email and Phone Number

Served students diagnosed with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders from grade Pre-K through 12th grade.Trained and certified in Mindset Crisis Intervention and Therapeutic Restraint.Created and implemented lesson plans for Social Skill, Reading, Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies and Business Education.Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations.Adapted teaching materials and methods to meet students varying needs and interests for multiple grade levels and learning abilities.Communicated daily with parents and guardians to discuss their child’s progress via point sheet.Provide parents and families with information and resources on their child’s developmentImplemented and maintained token economy within my classroom.Observed and evaluated students’ academic performance and behavioral data information.Encouraged interactive learning by incorporating educational software and the internet.Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeteria, schoolyards, and on field trips.Completed and filed all necessary paperwork for classroom activities, including meal count sheets and attendance records.Maintained accurate and complete records of students.Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops.Developed thorough IEPs with BIPs through Sems Tracker and Infinite Campus.Determined strength and weaknesses through observation and progress monitoring tools: Success Maker, STAR Reading/Math, and GRASP assessments.Created a classroom environment in which children could learn respect for themselves and others.

Supported regular education teachers within grade level assigned. Helped with classroom duties and functions. Participated in professional development in areas of reading and writing. Worked with small groups and individuals to reinforce and support student IEP goals and objectives.

Completed/negotiated export letters of credit documentation for air and ocean shipments.Submitted documents to U.S. Global Trade Banks for export orders that required banking.Handled complaints .Organized and managed daily activities of the office in a timely manner.Maintained a budget and filed quarterly taxes.

Organized and implemented community recreation programs.Coordinated announcements with local radio, newspaper, and TV stations.Enlisted the support of volunteers and collaborated with businesses and community groups.Utilized Microsoft Office software to organize and maintain accurate information on data needed by the Recreation Department.Served as a liaison between the community, the Recreation Department Director and Assistant Director.Assisted in the development of the Senior Center and therapy pool located in Stephens County.

Mentored and tutored Elementary, Middle and High School students in both academic and life skills.Coordinated with foster parents, parents and teachers to best meet the needs of students.Led activities that developed the students physical, emotional, and social growth.Monitored and reported progress of students academic and behavioral changes.Attended staff training sessions, and was certified in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention