EVAN-Nilsa KARLSON
Petersburg,VA
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher skilled in tailoring lessons to meet diverse academic and emotional needs. Implements hands-on, differentiated instruction while fostering a supportive learning environment. Utilizes effective communication and positive reinforcement to enhance student engagement and achievement, promoting the inherent potential of each learner.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Learning Specialist (Algebra)
Prince George County Public Schools
Prince George, Virginia
08.2024 - Current
- Executed differentiated strategies to address diverse learning needs, improving student comprehension.
- Collaborated with general education teacher to deliver targeted instruction, resulting in measurable student progress.
- Enhanced student engagement using scaffolded learning approaches and effective integration strategies.
- Liaised with professionals to implement educational action plans, enhancing support for special needs and at-risk students.
- Cultivated a holistic approach focused on supporting socio-emotional development.
- Mentored new learning specialists on effective teaching methodologies and best practices.
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Prince George County Public Schools
Prince George, VA
08.2021 - 06.2024
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities, ensuring access to learning.
- Modified general education curriculum with diverse instructional techniques to enhance learning accessibility for special needs students.
- Created and managed IEPs to establish clear learning objectives and strategies.
- Delivered differentiated instruction tailored to the needs of neurodiverse students.
- Applied Positive Behavior Support (PBS) techniques to effectively redirect student behavior, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Designed engaging tasks to enhance academic, social, and personal development aligned with curricular goals.
- Assessed student achievement through data analysis and maintained documentation for compliance with reporting requirements, ensuring accountability.
Highly Qualified Paraprofessional (Life Skills)
Prince George County Public Schools
Prince George, VA
11.2019 - 08.2021
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students, fostering positive learning outcomes and personal growth
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities, enhancing engagement and comprehension
- Assisted students in grasping course concepts through individualized one-on-one support, promoting academic success
- Oversaw students in the classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support the lead teacher
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to increase support and provide the best learning environment.
Education
Master of Arts - English Language Learning
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06-2026
Master of Arts - Special Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - History & Russian Language
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05.2016
License in Special Education: General Curriculum K-12 -
Virginia Department of Education
License in English As A Second Language -
Virginia Department of Education
Skills
- Whole-child instructional approach
- Relationship-based teaching
- Differentiated instruction
- Individualized and small-group instruction
- Language-rich instruction
- Proactive social-emotional supports
- Collaborative partnerships
- Data-informed practice
- Social development and integration
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certified
Student Teaching
David A. Harrison Elementary School Disputanta, VA: January 1st, 2024 through April 30th, 2024. Implemented individually designed instruction to meet the mastery of individual student learning goals., Executed accommodations and curricular modifications to meet personalized student needs., Collaborated closely with staff, students, and stakeholders to ensure the welfare of students., Cultivated a positive, collaborative, and growth mindset-orientated atmosphere emphasizing the unique qualities and skills of each student.
Timeline
Learning Specialist (Algebra)
Prince George County Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Prince George County Public Schools
08.2021 - 06.2024
Highly Qualified Paraprofessional (Life Skills)
Prince George County Public Schools
11.2019 - 08.2021
Master of Arts - English Language Learning
Western Governors University
Master of Arts - Special Education
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts - History & Russian Language
Michigan State University
License in Special Education: General Curriculum K-12 -
Virginia Department of Education
License in English As A Second Language -
Virginia Department of Education