Kathleen Ciffone
Specialized Academic Instruction Pre-K-2 Teacher, Mild/Moderate at Louise Van Meter Elementary at LOS GATOS UNION ELEM SCHOOL DISTRICT- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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American Sign Language Elementary proficiency
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Credentials
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Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED
American Red CrossJan, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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LOS GATOS UNION ELEM SCHOOL DISTRICT
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Specialized Academic Instruction Pre-K-2 Teacher, Mild/Moderate at Louise Van Meter Elementary
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Jan 2020 - Present
• Creating lesson plans for students with diverse communication and cognitive needs • Using data to update and create new IEP goals • Facilitating parent and staff participation in IEP meetings • Creating lesson plans for students with diverse communication and cognitive needs • Using data to update and create new IEP goals • Facilitating parent and staff participation in IEP meetings
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Campbell Union School District
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Substitute and Student Teacher, 2nd-5th Grade (Resource) at Castlemont Elementary (Title 1)
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Aug 2019 - Dec 2019
• Developed lessons that targeted IEP goals, reading, and behavior intervention plans • Administered The Wechsler Individual Achievement Test and completed a score report • Developed lessons that targeted IEP goals, reading, and behavior intervention plans • Administered The Wechsler Individual Achievement Test and completed a score report
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Saratoga Union School District
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Long-term Substitute Instructional Aide at Saratoga Elementary
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Apr 2019 - Jun 2019
• Provided on-on-one in class support for first grade student • Implemented a behavior intervention plan and completed observational reports • Provided on-on-one in class support for first grade student • Implemented a behavior intervention plan and completed observational reports
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Union School District
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Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Long-term Substitute Teacher, 1st Grade at Oster Elementary (Title 1)
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Jan 2019 - Apr 2019
• Used guided reading in an RTI model to support students 1-2 years below grade level • Small groups and classroom centers were used to implement Mystery Science lessons • Used guided reading in an RTI model to support students 1-2 years below grade level • Small groups and classroom centers were used to implement Mystery Science lessons
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Saratoga Union School District
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Long-term Substitute Teacher, 1st Grade at Argonaut Elementary School
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Aug 2018 - Nov 2018
• Mini lessons and small groups were used to support the Eureka Math curriculum • Implemented guided reading in leveled groups to supplement the Daily Five • Created individualized writing goals and monitored student progress during Writer’s Workshop • Mini lessons and small groups were used to support the Eureka Math curriculum • Implemented guided reading in leveled groups to supplement the Daily Five • Created individualized writing goals and monitored student progress during Writer’s Workshop
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Cambrian School District
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San Jose, CA
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Primary School Teacher, 3rd Grade at Bagby Elementary School (Title 1)
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Aug 2017 - Jun 2018
• Used leveled groups for reading and math to differentiate instruction • Integrated collaboration and presentation opportunities during reading, writing and math • Used leveled groups for reading and math to differentiate instruction • Integrated collaboration and presentation opportunities during reading, writing and math
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Campbell Union School District
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Student Teacher, 1st and 5th Grade at Marshall Lane Elementary
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Aug 2016 - Jun 2017
• Mini lessons and small groups were used to support Benchmark Literacy, Eureka Math and Mystery Science • Designed and implemented behavior progress monitoring checklists • Mini lessons and small groups were used to support Benchmark Literacy, Eureka Math and Mystery Science • Designed and implemented behavior progress monitoring checklists
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Pacific Autism Center for Education
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Teacher (Intern)
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Jun 2014 - Jul 2014
• Worked as an intern at an autistic preschool and elementary school for children ages 2-7. • Facilitated behavioral management (positive reinforcement, response cost), social (eye contact, communication) and fine motor skills (pincer grasp activities). • Worked as an intern at an autistic preschool and elementary school for children ages 2-7. • Facilitated behavioral management (positive reinforcement, response cost), social (eye contact, communication) and fine motor skills (pincer grasp activities).
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Saratoga School of Dance
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Los Gatos Saratoga Recreation Department
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Summer Camp Counselor
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Jun 2008 - Aug 2013
• Worked as a summer camp counselor for children ages 5-10 • Taught dance (jazz, tap and ballet), art skills (painting, drawing and ink blowing), writing, photography, gardening, self-esteem and team building • Worked as a summer camp counselor for children ages 5-10 • Taught dance (jazz, tap and ballet), art skills (painting, drawing and ink blowing), writing, photography, gardening, self-esteem and team building
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Education
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2018 - 2019
USC Rossier School of Education
Mild/Moderate Special Education Credential, GPA 4.0, Special Education and Teaching -
2015 - 2017
Santa Clara University
Masters of Arts (M.A.) in Education and Primary Education Teaching Credential, GPA 4.0, Education -
2011 - 2015
Santa Clara University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology, Magna Cum Laude
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