Kathryn Spencer
787 Wembley Ct, Monroe, MI 48161
T: (734) 755-1382
E: spenckat@[Link]
KS
Professional Highly qualified, highly effective special education teacher experienced in a wide
array of challenging, diverse, and rewarding educational settings. Proven
Profile professional with extensive experience implementing adaptive classroom
strategies, supplemental techniques, and managing student educational plans to
success. Constantly strives to continue learning and growing to better assist with
the needs of students and peers. Utilizes education, creative abilities and
communication skills to motivate students towards academic success.
Certifications K-12 Special Education, Learning Disability, Hearing Impaired
K-5 Elementary Education
6-8 Language Arts
Education Eastern Michigan University
Master of Arts in Special Education - Learning Disabilities, May 2009
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts in Special Education - Deaf Education, May 2004
Major: Special Education – Deaf Education
Minor: English Language Arts
Teaching Teacher Consultant, Monroe County Intermediate School District
August 2014 - Present
Experience
● Implement research-based strategies to support students in the general
education setting.
● Consult with certified and noncertified staff regarding student needs.
● Coach teams for students placed in full inclusion in the general education
setting.
● Support student needs through differentiated instruction and accommodations.
● Collaborate with colleagues regarding student needs and professional roles
within specific committees.
Resource Life Skills Program Teacher, Saline Middle School, Saline
Area Schools
August 2011 - June 2014
● Prepare, teach and assess students’ abilities in reading, writing, math, and
functional life skills according to their individualized needs
● Support students through inclusion in the general education setting
● Collaborate with general education teachers in modifying daily student work
and assessments
● Assist students through community-based instruction
● Collaborate with parents, support staff, general education teachers, and
administration
● Integrate technology into daily curriculum
Teaching Resource Program Teacher, Woodland Meadows Elementary School,
Saline Area Schools
Experience August 2005 - June 2011
(Continued) ● Plan and implement lessons to meet the individualized goals of students
● Direct and assign tasks to support staff
● Support students in general education classrooms through accommodations
and modifications
● Implement instructional technology to support individualized student needs
● Collaborate with parents, support staff, general education teachers, and
administration
● Provide interventions and support to general education students and
teachers through the intervention team process
Training & ● K-2 Stress Reduction Strategies, October 2019 and January 2020
● Statewide Autism Resources and Training (START), K-12 Intensive Team
Leadership
Leader, 2019-2020
● START Peer to Peer Community of Practice, June and December 2019
● Beginning Educator Assistance Program, Mentor, 2018-2020
● Statewide Autism Resources and Training (START), K-12 mini-intensive
training, Lenawee ISD, 2018-2019
● Statewide Autism Resources and Training (START), Saline Area Schools
Coach Leader, 2009-2014, 2016-2017
● Online Boardmaker: Train the Trainer, February 2017
● Cultural Diversity and Social Justice in the Educational Arena, January 2017
● Essential Instructional Practices Early Literacy, August 2016
● Thoughtful Classroom Teacher Training, 2016-2017
● Monroe Autism Collaborative, committee member 2014-present
● Student Transition Outcomes Summit, attended 2012, 2013, 2014
● Saline Middle School, Special Education MEAP Coordinator, 2011-2014
● Statewide Autism Resources and Training (START), Educational Strategies
Trainer Training, 2011
● Reading Curriculum Council-Saline Area Schools, Special Education
Representative, 2010-2012
● Woodland Meadows, Special Education Department Chair, 2010-2011
● Statewide Autism Resources and Training (START), K-12 intensive training,
Washtenaw ISD, 2009
● Grant Recipient, Tuned Drums for the Woodland Meadows playground,
Foundation for Saline Area Schools, 2008
● First Response Team, Woodland Meadows Elementary, 2006-2011
● Grant Recipient, Integrating Multi-Sensory Literacy Across the Curriculum,
Foundation for Saline Area Schools, 2005
● Certification, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI), 2004-present
References Debra McCain, Principal – Central Elementary, Mason Consolidated Schools
Contact: 734-848-9401, mccain@[Link]
Andrew Shilling, Regional Director – Monroe County Intermediate School District
Contact: 734-342-8530, [Link]@[Link]
Cherie Vannatter, Assistant Superintendent, Washtenaw Intermediate School District
Contact: 734-994-8100 ext. 1543, cvannatter@[Link]
