Kelly Katsafanas
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Credentials
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IMSE Orton Gillingham Intermediate Trained
INSTITUTE FOR MULTI-SENSORY EDUCATION, L.L.C.Jan, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Certificate of Educational Technology Competency
University of California San DiegoJun, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
Phono-Graphix Reading Therapist
Phono-Graphix Reading CompanyAug, 2004- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Harford Day School
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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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Learning Specialist
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Sep 2015 - Present
* Provide resource and enrichment lessons for K-Prep – 8th grade students in all subjects * Write and implement a study skills curriculum for both 4th and 6th grades * Review Psycho-Educational Evaluations, translate them into learning plans and meet with parents to discuss the implications for their child in the classroom * Create a standardized format for learning plans for students with diagnosed needs and oversee implementation of student accommodations *Design and implement a Peer Coaching program where Middle School students mentor Lower school Students * Design and run a reading resource and a math program after school * Provide educational presentations for parents * Create a list of vetted and approved tutors and evaluators to distribute to parents as needed * Support parents and teachers in their work with students Show less
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Calvert Education
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United States
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E-Learning Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Advisor Teacher
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Nov 2013 - Mar 2019
* Grade homeschool students’ tests * Write assessment letter with positive, practical teaching recommendations to individual students from around the world * Grade homeschool students’ tests * Write assessment letter with positive, practical teaching recommendations to individual students from around the world
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Self Employed
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Private Tutor
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Jun 2005 - Aug 2015
* Specialize in students with literacy needs and executive functioning - also see students with processing or math challenges * Communicate effectively and positively with parents and teachers to support students both in and out of the classroom * Plan and implement lessons in reading, writing, math, social studies and science * Provide homework support * Specialize in students with literacy needs and executive functioning - also see students with processing or math challenges * Communicate effectively and positively with parents and teachers to support students both in and out of the classroom * Plan and implement lessons in reading, writing, math, social studies and science * Provide homework support
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St. Paul's School (MD)
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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Resource Reading Educator & Learning Specialist
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Aug 2010 - Jun 2014
* Manage a multi-grade classroom of Lower School students so that each student is engaged and learning appropriately challenging material * Plan and execute reading lessons for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade students struggling with literacy skills including: Decoding, fluency, reading comprehension, writing and executive functioning *Incorporate strategies for students with language and auditory processing differences *Teach students study skills and executive functioning strategies Show less
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First and Second Grade Enrichment Reading Educator
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Aug 2009 - Jun 2010
Create and teach enrichment reading lessons and units to 1st and 2nd grade students Create and teach enrichment reading lessons and units to 1st and 2nd grade students
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Fourth Grade Educator
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Aug 2003 - Jun 2005
* Responsible for language arts, math and social studies curriculum * Math committee member * Math AIMS Accreditation team member * Lead Lower School Teacher Training in Kidspiration Graphic Organizer Software * Initiated and Lead Big Buddy/Little Buddy Holiday Gingerbread House Tradition for over 70 children * Responsible for language arts, math and social studies curriculum * Math committee member * Math AIMS Accreditation team member * Lead Lower School Teacher Training in Kidspiration Graphic Organizer Software * Initiated and Lead Big Buddy/Little Buddy Holiday Gingerbread House Tradition for over 70 children
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Johns Hopkins Center For Talented Youth (CTY)
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Inductive and Deductive Reasoning Instructor
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Jun 1999 - Jul 2004
* Plan and teach a challenging math course focusing on Inductive and Deductive Reasoning to gifted students (2000-2004) * Choose appropriate materials that engage students from all different backgrounds * Guide students to complete an individual math program (1999) * Plan and teach a challenging math course focusing on Inductive and Deductive Reasoning to gifted students (2000-2004) * Choose appropriate materials that engage students from all different backgrounds * Guide students to complete an individual math program (1999)
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RUXTON COUNTRY SCHOOL INC
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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Fourth Grade Educator
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Aug 2002 - Jun 2003
Responsible for language arts, math, and social studies curriculum. Responsible for language arts, math, and social studies curriculum.
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Education
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University of Missouri-Columbia
Master's degree, Literacy Education -
1992 - 1996
University of Richmond
Bachelor's degree, Education & Psychology -
1985 - 1992
Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart
High School Diploma
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