Karen Chase, MS
POST FALLS,ID
Summary
Highly experienced and educated woman looking for the right organization assist people with disabilities prepare for, train, secure, retain or regain employment. Prefer agencies with low turnover, organized, good communication skills, and staff support.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner, Teacher
ROAD SCHOLAR LEARNING CENTER, LLC
Saint Helens, OR
01.2000 - 06.2014
- Provided a much needed service in my community for students who needed additional academic support in grades K-6.
- Worked closely with classroom teachers in the surrounding districts, attended IEP's for those students, kept weekly data and progress reports.
- Provided small group and private instruction to students requiring help with reading, math, writing, spelling, and study skills.
- Became a member and public speaker for the National Tutoring Association.
- Reduced personnel turnover and promoted employee development by recruiting team-oriented candidates and implementing new training practices.
Special Education Teacher
Scappoose School District
Scappoose, OR.
08.2000 - 06.2005
- Responsible for conducting on-going performance based assessments for students, perform Functional Behavioral Assessments, individual behavior plans, keep current data on academic performance, supervise and train three classroom assistants in behavior management, program delivery, and data collecting.
- Work closely with support staff, regular education teachers, and parents.
- Closely monitor the IEP objectives, goals, and end of the year reports.
- Executed Direct Instruction programs in math, reading, writing and spelling.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
Special Education Teacher
Lane Educational Service District
09.1984 - 08.1999
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for diverse learners to enhance academic success.
- Created a positive, inclusive classroom environment that fosters social and emotional growth among students.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted teaching methods to ensure mastery of curriculum standards.
- Provided training and support to paraprofessionals in implementing effective teaching techniques.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for the successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Education
Masters - Special Education
University of Oregon
1999
BA - Sociology / Human Services
University of Oregon
1998
Skills
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Student records management
- Student progress reporting
- Classroom management
- First Aid and CPR certified
- Post-secondary education
- Lesson planning
- Trained in CPI
- Group and individual instruction
- Program development and management
- Special education
Accomplishments
- Published Author
- Public Speaker
Additional Information
During the COVID school shutdown, I converted an additional room into a 20'x30' classroom and opened up a small group tutoring program from the summer, 2022 thru summer of 2025. I still offer after school private tutoring to students grades 1-5
Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeTimeline
Special Education Teacher
Scappoose School District
08.2000 - 06.2005
Owner, Teacher
ROAD SCHOLAR LEARNING CENTER, LLC
01.2000 - 06.2014
Special Education Teacher
Lane Educational Service District
09.1984 - 08.1999
Masters - Special Education
University of Oregon
BA - Sociology / Human Services
University of Oregon