Katherine Algeri Email and Phone Number

-Designed and implemented lesson plans using universal design for learning concepts to reach students with various learning styles.-Developed and implemented IEPs that addressed student strengths and needs while aligning with state standards-Administered formal academic tests including WIAT-III and KTEA-3-Support the RTI process-Collaborated with school administrators, parents, & teachers in designing & implementing individualized education plans for students.-Assessed students’ abilities based on the results of the state/district assessments & used data to track students’ academic progress.

-Designed and implemented lesson plans using universal design for learning concepts to reach students with various learning styles.-Developed and implemented IEPs that addressed student strengths and needs while aligning with state standards-Collaborated with school administrators, parents, & mental health staff in designing & implementing individualized education plans for students.-Assessed students’ abilities based on the results of the state/district assessments & used data to track students’ academic progress.-Provide self-regulation and support bibliotherapy groups in a whole class setting-Assist in the application and implementation of behavioral strategies and behavior intervention plans.-Responded to crises utilizing TCI de-escalation techniques to ensure the safety of the student, his or her classmates, and staff.

-Support school staff with behavioral interventions through modeling -Provide self-regulation and bibliotherapy groups in a whole class, small group, or individual setting-Instruct staff in trauma-informed practices-Assist in the application and implementation of behavioral strategies and behavior intervention plans.-Collaborate with speech and language, occupational therapy, and general education staff members. -Designed and implemented lesson plans using universal design for learning concepts to reach students with various learning styles-Responded to crises utilizing TCI de-escalation techniques to ensure the safety of the student, his or her classmates, and staff.

-Designed and implemented lesson plans using universal design for learning concepts to reach students with various learning styles.-Facilitate meetings for IEPs and conferences-Developed and implemented IEPs that addressed student strengths and needs while aligning with state standards-Collaborated with school administrators, parents, & teachers in designing & implementing individualized education plans for students.-Assessed students’ abilities based on the results of the state/district assessments & used data to track students’ academic progress.

-Working interpersonally with staff to develop Individual Education Plans (IEP), which are designed to promote educational, physical, & social development. - Trained staff members on the use of assistive technologies & behavioral intervention strategies in the classroom.- Collaborating with staff members to create functional behavioral assessments & behavioral intervention plans for special needs students. - Conducting small group & individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs. - Continuous research on different behavioral & academic strategies. - Daily/weekly communication with parents to build and maintain professional relationships.

-Designed and implemented lesson plans using universal design for learning concepts to reach students with various learning styles.-Developed and implemented IEPs that addressed student strengths and needs while aligning with state standards-Administered formal academic tests included WIAT-III and KTEA-3-Collaborated with school administrators, parents, & teachers in designing & implementing individualized education plans for students.-Assessed students’ abilities based on the results of the state/district assessments & used data to track students’ academic progress.

-Helps students to identify academic and social problems and provides coping strategies to address those problems.-Establishes standards of individual student behavior that may require gathering and maintaining data such as student logs and behavior charts. -Work closely with other teachers by suggesting instructional strategies to help students maintain satisfactory classwork, homework, and behavior. -Coordinate all assessment, recording, and reporting activities for an assigned caseload of identified handicapped students, contributes data and records for multi-factored evaluations, writes Individual Education Plans, completes progress reports, communicates with program administrators and parents, and ensures that legal mandates and timelines are followed

-Assist and monitor children in a residential or short-term emergency placement setting with their daily activities; -Plan group work activities that develop students’ social skills, coping skills, and conflict resolution -Ensure the safety of all clients and staff