Carolyn Jurkovich
Milwaukie,Oregon
Summary
Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching 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
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Learning Specialist
NORTH CLACKAMAS SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.1998 - Current
- Teaching in a life skills special education class with a caseload of 19 students
- Keep federal paperwork current and up to standards
- Manage schedules and duties for five paraprofessionals.
Personal Support Worker
CLACKAMAS COUNTY DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
07.2014 - 09.2022
- Worked with young adult with severe developmental disabilities
- Helped her to access activities and chores at home and in community.
Learning Specialist
TIGARD-TUALATIN SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.1992 - 06.1998
- Managed writing and implementation of Individualized Education Plans
- Consulted with teachers to help them implement modifications/adaptations
- Taught reading, writing and math skills in resource room
- Helped to manage duties and schedules of two instructional assistants.
Special Education Teacher
SHAWNEE COUNTY SPECIAL EDUCATION COOPERATIVE
08.1989 - 05.1992
- Taught life skills, functional academics, vocational skills and social skills within a high school setting and in surrounding community to students aged 13-21 yrs.
Education
Masters of Science -
Portland State University
Portland, OR08.1999
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Emporia State University
Emporia, KS05.1989
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Differentiated Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
- Faculty Collaboration
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
CLACKAMAS COUNTY DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
07.2014 - 09.2022
Learning Specialist
NORTH CLACKAMAS SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.1998 - Current
Learning Specialist
TIGARD-TUALATIN SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.1992 - 06.1998
Special Education Teacher
SHAWNEE COUNTY SPECIAL EDUCATION COOPERATIVE
08.1989 - 05.1992
Masters of Science -
Portland State University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Emporia State University
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