Christine Sklarek
Lexington,South Carolina
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Academic Support
Busbee Creative Arts Academy
2023.07 - Current
- Improved student satisfaction by providing personalized academic support and guidance.
- Enhanced student performance by providing personalized academic support and mentoring.
- Improved student performance by providing personalized coaching and academic support.
- Enhanced student retention by providing comprehensive academic support and guidance.
Special Education Department Chair
Vermilion Local School District
2020.08 - Current
- Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
- Represented educational program at meetings and conferences to serve as subject matter liaison for array of services and activities assigned.
- Evaluated and supervised itinerant teachers and support staff based on student needs.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Allocated special education staff and addressed requests for additional allocations throughout school year.
- Contributed to district-level committees to support needs of students on IEPs.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Intervention Specialist
Vermilion Local School District
2015.08 - Current
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Established trusting and friendly relationships with parents and colleagues.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
Paraprofessional Educator
North Point Educational Service Center
2012.08 - 2015.06
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Beaufort County School District
2007.08 - 2011.05
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
- Gave assignments, graded work and regularly discussed performance with students.
- Established and communicated clear objectives for all educational activities.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to keep parents informed of student progress.
- Proctored quizzes, tests and standardized examinations.
- Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
High School Social Studies Teacher
Heritage Academy
2006.08 - 2007.06
- Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
- Developed instructional aids for classroom use and encouraged student participation.
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.
High School Social Studies Teacher
World Communication Charter School
1999.06 - 2000.09
- Developed instructional aids for classroom use and encouraged student participation.
- Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Discussed important historical figures, dates and events which helped shape modern world.
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
High School Social Studies Teacher
County Prep High-School
1993.09 - 1994.06
- Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.
- Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity.
- Established and communicated clear objectives for all educational activities.
- Gave assignments, graded work and regularly discussed performance with students.
Education
Licensure - Intervention Specialist: Mild To Moderate
Ashland University
Ashland, OH06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education: Social Studies
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA12.1992
Skills
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Smart Board Technology
- Instructional Techniques
- Educational Strategies
- Statistical Data
- Individual Education Plan Expertise
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Instruction
- Career Development
- Parent Meetings
- Academic Support
Certification
- Special Education Multi-Categorical - 7/1/23 - 6/30/28
Timeline
Academic Support
Busbee Creative Arts Academy
2023.07 - Current
Special Education Department Chair
Vermilion Local School District
2020.08 - Current
Intervention Specialist
Vermilion Local School District
2015.08 - Current
Paraprofessional Educator
North Point Educational Service Center
2012.08 - 2015.06
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Beaufort County School District
2007.08 - 2011.05
High School Social Studies Teacher
Heritage Academy
2006.08 - 2007.06
High School Social Studies Teacher
World Communication Charter School
1999.06 - 2000.09
High School Social Studies Teacher
County Prep High-School
1993.09 - 1994.06
Licensure - Intervention Specialist: Mild To Moderate
Ashland University
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education: Social Studies
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
- Special Education Multi-Categorical - 7/1/23 - 6/30/28
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