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Andrea Kern
Special Education Teacher
Saginaw,MI
Summary
Resilient Special Education Teacher of thirteen years familiar with the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE), writing and implementing Individualized Education Programs, special education compliance, and challenges associated with teaching large caseloads of special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Saginaw Township Community Schools
06.2017 - Current
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Special Education Teacher
Bay City Public Schools
06.2011 - 06.2017
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Double Major in Special Education And English
Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI 05.2001 -
Skills
Data Management
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Pivot
Illuminate Education
Clever
Google Workspace
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Saginaw Township Community Schools
06.2017 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Bay City Public Schools
06.2011 - 06.2017
Master of Arts - Special Education
Saginaw Valley State University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Double Major in Special Education And English
Saginaw Valley State University
05.2001 -
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