Karen Baskind
Columbus,OH
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Intervention Specialist with a proven track record at The Ohio School for the Deaf and McKeon Education Group. Excelled in fostering student engagement through innovative lesson planning and technology integration, enhancing academic growth. Skilled in relationship building and differentiated instruction, consistently achieving positive outcomes in inclusive learning environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher of the Deaf/Intervention Specialist
The Ohio School for the Deaf
08.2018 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
Intervention Specialist
McKeon Education Group
07.2015 - 07.2018
- Facilitated small group instruction for targeted skill development, enhancing academic growth for all participants.
- Established trusting and friendly relationships with parents and colleagues.
- Assisted teachers in modifying lesson plans and adapting instructional materials to facilitate inclusive learning environments.
- Maintained records of ongoing assessments and documentation of updates.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Provided ongoing assessment of student progress, adjusting interventions as needed to optimize results.
Education
No Degree - Teacher of The Deaf
Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OH06-2023
Master of Arts - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12-2012
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education
Ohio University
Lancaster, OH06-2008
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Growth mindset
- Student engagement
- Group and individual instruction
- Innovative lesson planning
- Technology integration
- Curriculum development
- Differentiated instruction
Languages
American Sign Language
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Teacher of the Deaf/Intervention Specialist
The Ohio School for the Deaf
08.2018 - Current
Intervention Specialist
McKeon Education Group
07.2015 - 07.2018
No Degree - Teacher of The Deaf
Shawnee State University
Master of Arts - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education
Ohio University
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