Katrina Rahman-Stephens
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Summary
Educator with strong background in developing and implementing engaging curricula. Skilled in fostering collaborative environments and driving student success. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic educational settings. Expertise in classroom management, lesson planning, and educational technology.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Response to Intervention Coach
Bibb County School District
07.2024 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, using assessment data to inform future instructional planning and report progress to stakeholders effectively.
- Implemented tracking tools to evaluate successes and areas in need of improvement.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by fostering strong relationships with students, parents, and staff members.
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
Itinerant Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher
Bibb County School District
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Mentored new Deaf and Hard of Hearing teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance on effective teaching methods.
- Boosted literacy skills among students by incorporating reading comprehension activities into daily lesson plans.
- Led workshops for general education teachers on strategies for working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in inclusive settings.
- Promoted student self-advocacy and independence by teaching them essential life skills tailored to their needs.
- Developing IEPs based upon students' needs.
American Sign Language/Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher
The Academy For Classical Education
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Giving non-deaf students the chance to learn ASL and communicate with the deaf
- Enabling hearing students to use ASL confidently and fluidly
- Developing IEPs and facilitating IEP meetings.
- Differentiating assessments and lesson plans suitable for all students.
- Collecting Progress Monitoring Data
- Facilitated positive learning environment by using enthusiastic and energetic instructional strategies and consistent classroom management.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Immersed students in unfamiliar cultures by devising hands-on activities.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher
Bibb County School District
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Completed minor preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs on equipment (hearing devices and FM systems.
- Worked closely with the county's Audiologist to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher
Griffin RESA
07.2017 - 07.2019
- Demonstrate understanding of Georgia Department of Education Regulations for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students and Exceptional Students.
- Ensure that deaf and hard of hearing students receive annual evaluations of aided and unaided hearing.
- Act as resource for use of school-owned amplification devices (sound field and ear level) and arranges for daily maintenance of school-owned equipment.
- Advocates for students and assists staff with use of assistive technology in the regular education setting.
- Review available medical/audiological information on student performance; obtains updated medical/audiological information and share with parent, teachers, and other appropriate staff. Provide instruction to hearing impaired students as indicated in their IEP.
- All duties were conducted in Griffin-RESA supporting counties (Pike, Upson, Butts, Lamar, and Spalding County).
Special Education/DHH Teacher
Bibb County School District
08.2015 - 07.2017
- Instructing hard of hearing, moderate, SLD, MID, AUT, OHI, SDD students in a resource setting.
- Teaching subjects: Math and ELA.
- Itinerant Teacher for the Deaf.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Special Education Teacher
Byron Middle School
08.2014 - 07.2015
- Instructing Specific Learning Disability, Mild Intellectual Disabled, and Autism students in a co-taught setting.
- Teaching subjects: ELA, Mathematics Science, and Social Studies.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Special Education/Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher
Dooly County School District
07.2010 - 08.2014
- Instructing hard of hearing, moderate, mild, specific learning disabled & other heath impairment students in a resource setting.
- Teaching all subjects: Lang. Arts/ Reading, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Paraprofessional Educator
Dooly County School District
08.2009 - 07.2010
- Instructing students in grades 6th -8th.
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities.
Education
Specialist of Education - Special Education
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GAMaster of Arts - Deaf Education
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GABachelor of Science - Special Education
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GAAssociate of Science - Family & Consumer Science
Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College
Tifton, GADiploma - College Prep
Crisp County High School
Cordele, GASkills
- Developing IEP's
- Developing Multi-Tiered Student Support Plans
- Developing GAA (Georgia Alternative Assessment)
- American Sign Language (SLPI-Advanced)
- Applied Behavioral Analysis
- Preparing individualized instructional plan
- Learning style assessment
- Planning and Coordination
- Teacher collaboration
- Professional Organizations (PAGE)
Certification
Test Scores
GACE II (Early Childhood/Special Ed. 003 & 004) Passed
GACE II (Special Education General Curriculum 081 & 082) Passed
GACE II (Deaf Education 085 & 086) Passed
GACE II (American Sign Language 150) Passed
Education Interpreters Written Assessment Passed
SLPI (Sign Language Proficiency Interview) Advanced
Affiliations
- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated
Timeline
Response to Intervention Coach
Bibb County School District
07.2024 - Current
Itinerant Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher
Bibb County School District
07.2022 - 07.2024
American Sign Language/Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher
The Academy For Classical Education
08.2020 - 07.2022
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher
Bibb County School District
08.2019 - 07.2020
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher
Griffin RESA
07.2017 - 07.2019
Special Education/DHH Teacher
Bibb County School District
08.2015 - 07.2017
Special Education Teacher
Byron Middle School
08.2014 - 07.2015
Special Education/Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher
Dooly County School District
07.2010 - 08.2014
Paraprofessional Educator
Dooly County School District
08.2009 - 07.2010
Master of Arts - Deaf Education
Valdosta State University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Valdosta State University
Associate of Science - Family & Consumer Science
Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College
Diploma - College Prep
Crisp County High School
Test Scores
GACE II (Early Childhood/Special Ed. 003 & 004) Passed
GACE II (Special Education General Curriculum 081 & 082) Passed
GACE II (Deaf Education 085 & 086) Passed
GACE II (American Sign Language 150) Passed
Education Interpreters Written Assessment Passed
SLPI (Sign Language Proficiency Interview) Advanced
Specialist of Education - Special Education
Georgia Southern University
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