Kara Long
Ringgold,VA
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. 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
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Dan River High School - Pittsylvania County School
08.2021 - Current
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
Cafeteria Worker
Kentuck Elementary School
08.2020 - 05.2021
Substitute Teacher
Pittsylvania County Schools
08.2017 - 12.2019
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Personal Care Assistant
Dan River Middle School
01.2017 - 05.2019
- Built and maintained rapport with client, family, and teachers to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Completed daily check-ins and progress report for client's mother.
- Built strong relationship with client to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education Concentration
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA08.2024
Skills
- Faculty Collaboration
- Lesson Planning
- Team Collaboration
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
- Motivating students
- Student Support
- Co-teaching Experience
- Life Skills Instruction
- Special Education
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Dan River High School - Pittsylvania County School
08.2021 - Current
Cafeteria Worker
Kentuck Elementary School
08.2020 - 05.2021
Substitute Teacher
Pittsylvania County Schools
08.2017 - 12.2019
Personal Care Assistant
Dan River Middle School
01.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Special Education Concentration
James Madison University
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