Kara Barnes
Kernersville,NC
Summary
Professional educator prepared for impactful teaching roles. Skilled in developing individualized education plans, fostering inclusive classrooms, and utilizing evidence-based teaching strategies. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving measurable results. Reliable, adaptable, and effective in engaging students with diverse needs and learning styles.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
EC teacher-adapted curriculum
Brunswick County Schools
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Taught students with multiple disabilities and intensive needs
- Partnered with parents to develop IEP goals based on current student needs
- Taught students using evidence-based practices
- Prepared lesson plans and IEP activities specific to individual student needs
- Participated in professional development activities
- Worked with OT, PT and Speech on accommodations to increase student engagement
EC teacher-adapted curriculum
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
02.2019 - 06.2023
- Taught students with multiple disabilities and intensive needs
- Partnered with parents and acquired knowledge to develop and monitor IEP goals with a student-centered approach
- Increased student communication using picture symbols and voice output devices
- Created an engaging and routine oriented environment for students and classroom staff
- Developed adapted curriculum materials and activities to strengthen student understanding
- Provided guidance to paraprofessionals for data collection and any additional activities
- Prepared, wrote and facilitated student IEP meetings
- Followed through with OT, PT, Speech goals and accommodations for student success
- Built strong relationships with colleagues to enhance student performance
EC teaching assistant
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
08.2010 - 02.2019
- Supported teachers’ instruction for teaching student IEP goals and collection of IEP data
- Managed student behavior by using redirection and positive reinforcement
- Performed medical procedures based on individual student needs (tube feedings, suctioning, personal care, seizure management and catheterization)
Substitute teacher
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
09.2009 - 08.2010
- Substituted in various EC classrooms including intensive and behavior disorders
- In February of 2010-June 2010, I accepted a long-term sub position in an intensive classroom with students with severe disabilities
EC Bus Monitor
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
08.2001 - 09.2009
- Monitored pre-K-high school students with various disabilities
- Learned behavior management skills, and how to safely hook up wheelchairs
Education
EC teacher licensure-adapted curriculum -
Greensboro College
Greensboro, NC04.2023
Bachelor of Arts - psychology, education
Guilford College
Greensboro, NC12.2015
Skills
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Positive Reinforcement
- Adaptive Learning
- Uses evidence-based teaching practices
Extracurricular Activities
Participated on the School Improvement Team, 4 years Participated in PLT meetings, 5.5 years
Timeline
EC teacher-adapted curriculum
Brunswick County Schools
09.2023 - 09.2024
EC teacher-adapted curriculum
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
02.2019 - 06.2023
EC teaching assistant
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
08.2010 - 02.2019
Substitute teacher
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
09.2009 - 08.2010
EC Bus Monitor
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
08.2001 - 09.2009
Bachelor of Arts - psychology, education
Guilford College
EC teacher licensure-adapted curriculum -
Greensboro College
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