Karen Buda
Summary
Excelled in training facilitation, ensuring inclusive education practices. Highly motivated professional demonstrates ability to develop and implement successful plans of action to address individual needs. Possesses strong problem-solving skills to reduce barriers. Committed to supporting the growth and development of students and their families.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Coordinator
Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency
09.2017 - Current
- Responsible for screening students in the EHS/HS/GSRP programs to determine referral needs to various local LEA's.
- Establishing collaborative relationships with servicing school districts and community agencies to ensure timely delivery of services.
- Educate parents about disabilities, the referral process and their rights under IDEA.
- Track evaluations and services to meet the required Head Start standards.
- Collaborate with all agency support staff to meet the needs of students with current IFSP/IEP.
- Support teaching staff with strategies for lesson plans to meet individualization and IFSP/IEP goals.
Teacher
Oakland Livingston Human Services
09.2012 - 09.2017
- Provided developmentally appropriate experiences for children ages 3-5 including all domains of learning aligned with the High Scope curriculum.
- Developed and implemented lessons for each child's individual needs, including children with disabilities.
- Administered standard screenings, provided referrals, maintained documentation of student development and promptly maintained all other paperwork required by the program.
- Successfully supervised each assigned teaching team assigned at on-site and off-site classroom locations.
VI Paraprofessional
Brandon School District
10.2005 - 09.2012
- Responsible for assisting VI student in all aspects of the school day.
GSRP Associate Teacher
Brandon School District
10.2005 - 09.2012
- Assisted lead teacher in providing developmentally appropriate experiences in the preschool classroom.
ASD Paraprofessional
Brandon School District
10.2005 - 09.2012
- Responsible for K-4 students academic, sensory and social learning activities in the elementary school setting.
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Brandon School District
10.2005 - 09.2012
- Responsible for executing teachers' lesson plans for grades K-5.
Child Care Provider
Young Explorer's In-Home Child Care
09.1999 - 06.2005
- Responsible for the academic, social and physical development of children ages 1-6.
- Coordinated schedules, meals and activities.
Kindergarten Teacher
Plymouth Educational Center
03.1994 - 01.1999
- Taught kindergarten, conducted parent workshops, implemented a before and after school program and coordinated the Micro-Society curriculum.
Supervising Lead Teacher
St. Mary Hospital
08.1989 - 03.1994
- Assisted in the launch of on-site child care center, co-authoring curriculum and school policies.
- Taught children ages 1.5-6
- Supervised nine staff, reviewed lesson plans, conducted student and staff evaluations.
- Conducted parent orientations and parent workshops.
- Developed a recycling program and published school newsletter.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education-ZA Endorsement
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI12.1988
High School Diploma -
Garden City West High School
Garden City, MI06.1982
Skills
- Organizational abilities
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Training facilitation
- Individualized Planning
- Problem-Solving
- Worker Supervision
- Relationship Building
- Coaching and Development
- Training and Teaching
Additional Information
Additional OLHSA Activities-
- Strategic Planning Committee Member
- Pre-Service Committee Member
- Staff Advisory Committee Member
- Trauma Smart Wellness Group Co-Chair
- Trauma Smart Facilitator
- Smart Connections Facilitator
- Trauma Smart Coach
- Enrichment Program Organizer
- Recipient of Dale Patterson Award
Timeline
Disability Coordinator
Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency
09.2017 - Current
Teacher
Oakland Livingston Human Services
09.2012 - 09.2017
VI Paraprofessional
Brandon School District
10.2005 - 09.2012
GSRP Associate Teacher
Brandon School District
10.2005 - 09.2012
ASD Paraprofessional
Brandon School District
10.2005 - 09.2012
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Brandon School District
10.2005 - 09.2012
Child Care Provider
Young Explorer's In-Home Child Care
09.1999 - 06.2005
Kindergarten Teacher
Plymouth Educational Center
03.1994 - 01.1999
Supervising Lead Teacher
St. Mary Hospital
08.1989 - 03.1994
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education-ZA Endorsement
Eastern Michigan University
High School Diploma -
Garden City West High School
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