Pathful in Practice #2: Kayleigh Gaborek – Differentiating Reflections and Building Job-Ready Skills
Pathful in Practice #2: Kayleigh Gaborek – Differentiating Reflections and Building Job-Ready Skills
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Kayleigh Gaborek, a Start on Success Educator in Pittsburgh School District, streamlines planning and builds real access for diverse learners by pairing scaffolded reflections with job-ready writing practice.
“The resume and cover letter builders are a big help for my students in formatting these important documents."
"As a Special Education teacher, I like that I can add differentiation by having some of my students do the multiple-choice Career Checks as opposed to the short answer Career Journals.”
What this looks like in practice: Use the same prompt in two formats—open-response Career Journals and multiple-choice Career Checks—so every student engages with identical content at the right level. Put both options in a single assignment, direct students to the one that fits, and grade with a quick 3-point rubric (completion, accuracy, reflection). For writing prep, schedule a short class block to produce drafts with Resume and Cover Letter Builders, using a simple checklist (all sections present, clear wording, one measurable achievement).
How to try it:
- Begin each semester with a career video series and survey reflection activity.
- Use IEP meetings to discuss students’ top interests and build goals tied to their results.
- Let students choose a career-related task to practice (mock interviews, job searches, etc.).
- Use visual charts or trackers to help students see their growth over time.
- Celebrate milestones with certificates tied to workplace readiness skills.
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