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Amy Klima
Silver Lake
Summary
Experienced special education teacher with a strong foundation in special education, delivering customized instructional strategies to address a wide range of learning requirements. Proficient in developing and executing individualized education plans (IEPs) based on students\' specific educational needs.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Multi-Categorical Special Education Teacher K-6
Glencoe-Silver Lake School District
09.2015 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans to support diverse learning needs.
- Improved student outcomes by utilizing specialized instructional techniques.
- Utilized assistive technology to aid student learning and accessibility.
- Improved academic performance with targeted intervention strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Advocated for rights and needs of students with special education requirements, ensuring access to appropriate resources and accommodations.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Implemented individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs, ensuring personalized support.
- Conducted assessments to identify students' strengths and areas for improvement, informing instructional strategies.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
K-6 Case Facilitator
Glencoe-Silver Lake School District
09.2011 - Current
- Conduct initial and reevaluations
- Complete due process paperwork
- Conduct Functional Behavior Assessment
- Write Evaluation Reports
- Interpret and explain assessment data to parents
- Member of the Problem Solving Team
- Recommended Interventions for students referred
Multi-Categorical Special Education Teacher K-6
Glencoe-Silver Lake School District
09.1999 - 09.2011
- Case manager students
- Implement interventions
- Complete due process paperwork
- Conduct initial and reevaluation evaluations
- Write Evaluation Reports
- Develop and write Individual Education Plans
- Member of the Problem Solving Team
- Facilitate Child Study meetings
Multi-Categorical Special Education Teacher K-6
Sibley East School District
08.1993 - 07.1999
- Case manager students
- Implement interventions
- Complete due process paperwork
- Conduct initial and reevaluation evaluations
- Write Evaluation Reports
- Develop and write Individual Education Plans
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education, Specific Learning Disabilities, Pre K-12, Mild/Moderate Developmental Cognitive Delay, K-12
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MNMaster's Degree in Literacy - Elementary Education
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN03-2025
Skills
- Learning new evidence-based instructional strategies
- Individual education plans
- Parent communication
- Instructional strategies
- Literacy intervention
- Student records management
- Small group instruction
- Student assessment
- IEP implementation
- Progress monitoring
- Problem solving
- Instructional techniques
Certification
- Specific Learning Disabilities, Pre K-12
- Mild/Moderate Developmental Cognitive Delay, K-12
Interests
Timeline
Multi-Categorical Special Education Teacher K-6
Glencoe-Silver Lake School District
09.2015 - Current
K-6 Case Facilitator
Glencoe-Silver Lake School District
09.2011 - Current
Multi-Categorical Special Education Teacher K-6
Glencoe-Silver Lake School District
09.1999 - 09.2011
Multi-Categorical Special Education Teacher K-6
Sibley East School District
08.1993 - 07.1999
- Specific Learning Disabilities, Pre K-12
- Mild/Moderate Developmental Cognitive Delay, K-12
Bachelor of Science - Special Education, Specific Learning Disabilities, Pre K-12, Mild/Moderate Developmental Cognitive Delay, K-12
St. Cloud State University
Master's Degree in Literacy - Elementary Education
American College of Education
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