Katelyn Richer

50 Forrestall Drive — Manor Park, New York 11950 — Phone: 631-281-5231 — Cell 631-312-0201 — E-Mail: KatelynARicher@gmail.com

Certification
Childhood and Childhood Special Education, Master of Science in Education

Experience
Special Education Student Teacher January 2018 –Present
South Street School, Manorville, NY 11949

• Collaborated with classroom teacher, special education teacher and service professionals
• Differentiated instruction for students with diverse needs, including students with Intellectual Disabilities, Learning
Disabilities, and Speech and Language Disorders
• Participated in IEP team process and helped to implement individualized special education interventions
• Utilized technology including a SmartBoard and iPad within lessons
• Maintained a positive learning environment by implementing behavioral management strategies in line with the Positive
Behavior Interventions and Support System that the school district abides by

Student Teacher September 2017 – December 2017

Francis J O’Neill Elementary School & Andrew T. Morrow Elementary School, Central Islip, NY 11722

• Collaborated with cooperating teacher to develop lesson plans

• Facilitated small group activities that emphasized critical learning
• Differentiated instruction for students with diverse needs, including English Language Learners
• Individualized lessons according to students’ interests, strengths, and needs
• Implemented lesson plans for all academic areas based on Common Core curriculum

Preschool Teacher June 2017 – August 2017

St. Mark’s Bright Beginnings Preschool, Westhampton Beach, NY 11978

• Acted as teacher responsible for children in preschool setting so that they become self confident and identify positively as it
relates to their families and cultures
• Introduced circle time, group activities, and story time with special focus on shapes and colors
• Developed activities and routines that encourage social and emotional growth
• Developed relationships with children's families in order to gain insight into each child's unique experiences and home
environment, and optimally support development

Leave Replacement Teacher/Teacher Aide/Volunteer January 2016 – June 2017

Stony Brook Child Care Services Inc., Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794

• Acted as the educator with child care responsibilities within preschool groups
• Assisted teachers during activities, including outdoor play times, meal times, rest times and teaching self help skills
• Acted as mediator within conflicts that arise between children
• Created activity plans that focus on play-based learning while also incorporating science/nature, math, nutrition/food, art,
dramatic play, movement, or music

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Education
St. John’s University, Queens, NY 11439 8/16 – Present
GPA 4.0, Master of Science in Education, Childhood and Childhood Special Education

Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794 8/14 – 5/16

GPA 3.45, Bachelor of Arts, Multidisciplinary Studies Major, Dean’s List
Golden Key International Honour Society, Pre-Physician Assistant Club

Wagner College, Staten Island, NY 10301 8/12 – 5/14

GPA 3.3, Physician Assistant Program
Physician Assistant Association, Dance Team, Alpha Delta Pi Sorority