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Cat Monroe (They/she)

Durham

Summary

Special education professional with proven track record of fostering inclusive learning environments and implementing effective instructional strategies. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and achieving positive educational outcomes, adaptable to changing classroom dynamics. Skilled in behavior management, curriculum development, and student advocacy, bringing reliability and flexibility to role.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Hope Creek Academy
03.2021 - Current

-Individualized education plans for ages 12-23 in a self contained special education classroom that focuses on life skills and functional academic skills.

-Teaches Yoga to ages 5-23 in various small group settings, from movement breaks to full classes.

- Provides Social Emotional Learning lessons as needed in various classrooms and approaching hard topics with students.

- Chair of the Equity committee instituting school wide change of policy as well as organizing heritage month events.

Children's Theater Director

Pumphouse Players
05.2016 - 03.2021
  • Developed and executed innovative stage productions, enhancing audience engagement and artistic expression.
  • Directed rehearsals, guiding actors in character development and performance techniques for optimal presentation. Most of these were students that are neurodivergent or home schooled.
  • Facilitated social interactions and coached students in making and building friendships.
  • Taught improv classes geared towards Social Emotional Learning Skills.

Education

M.D. - Trauma Informed Education

Antioch University
Keene, NH
12-2025

Bachelor of Arts - English

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA
05-2015

Skills

  • Differentiated instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Individual education plans ieps
  • Small group instruction
  • Co-teaching experience
  • Relationship building
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • De-escalation techniques

Certification

Yoga Teacher (300hr)

Mindfulness Facilitation

Social Emotional Learning Facilitation

Unstuck and On Target

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Hope Creek Academy
03.2021 - Current

Children's Theater Director

Pumphouse Players
05.2016 - 03.2021

M.D. - Trauma Informed Education

Antioch University

Bachelor of Arts - English

Kennesaw State University
Cat Monroe (They/she)