JULIE KROLAK
San Tan Valley,AZ
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
Special Education Teacher
Scoot Education, Phoenix, AZ
07.2022 - Current
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement 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.
Special Education Teacher, Part-Time
Speech and Language Foundations, Mesa, AZ
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Special Education Teacher
Chandler Unified School District
07.2004 - 05.2019
- Instructed students K-6 with disabilities, including Specific Learning Disability, Other Health Impairment and Autism.
- Supervised and coordinated special education students , teacher assistant schedules, and student teachers with the master schedule.
- Created and managed Individual Education Plans (IEPs) to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Administered and scored educational achievement assessments.
- Maintained accurate records of student's performance toward IEP goals.
- Facilitated a close working relationship between parents, students and co-workers.
Special Education Teacher
Santa Fe Indian School
08.1994 - 06.2004
- Instructed 7th and 8th grade students with disabilities.
- Liaison between Native American communities, students and classroom teachers in an effort to best understand and meet student needs.
- Worked closely with General Education teachers to accommodate tests and assignments.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Education
Master's of Science - Special Education
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV1994
Bachelor's of Science - Home Economics - Family Resource Management
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH1986
Skills
- Over 30 years experience working with children with special needs in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade
- Experience working with diverse student populations
- Clearly communicated to perform effective learning environments that individually educate and allow children to understand grade level material
- Knowledge of Arizona State Standards
- Managed parent meetings in compliance with federal and state laws
Certification
Certified Cross Categorical Special Education K-12/Endorsement SEI K12
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Scoot Education, Phoenix, AZ
07.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher, Part-Time
Speech and Language Foundations, Mesa, AZ
08.2021 - 05.2022
Special Education Teacher
Chandler Unified School District
07.2004 - 05.2019
Special Education Teacher
Santa Fe Indian School
08.1994 - 06.2004
Master's of Science - Special Education
West Virginia University
Bachelor's of Science - Home Economics - Family Resource Management
Ohio State University
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