Karen C Riccobono
Brightmont Academy
Scottsdale,US
1
Certification
25
years of professional experience
Cultivated inclusive and productive learning environments that promote student growth. Led initiatives to support the whole child, addressing academic and social-emotional challenges. Engaged with parents, administration, and faculty to assess and enhance curriculum and meet diverse student needs.
Work History
Special Education Admin
2 Years 3 Months- Facilitated positive relationships between teachers, students, parents, and administrators.
- Supported staff members providing guidance on best practices for working with students.
- Develop and implement behavior and incentive plans
- Collaborate and develop IEP, monitor and report progress
- Collaborated with outside agencies in order to provide additional resources or services for student
- Executive Functioning, Life Skills, SEL Groups
- Provided feedback on curriculum and instruction based on experience working with diverse populations of learners.
Special Education Teacher
20 Years 10 Months- Roles: Sped Team Lead, IPT Co Chair, Self-Contained, LRC, Gen Edu Tier 3 Intervention, Designated Safe Place, Multiple Disabilities (SLD, A, SLI, ED, OHI, MIID, MOID, 2E), Student Mentor and Advocate, Head Cheer Coach
- Description: Class, Small-group, 1:1 instruction
- Developed, implemented FBAs, BIPs, IEPs
- Supervised paraprofessionals, coordinate and collaborate with service providers
- Modify, accommodate curriculum
- Develop, implement individualized strategies and curriculum
- Aligned lesson plans and curriculum with IEP goals and state standards
- Open communication with parents, staff, administration and students
- Organized, welcoming classroom environment
Education
MA - Curriculum And Instruction
MS - Special Education
BA - Psychology
- May 1986
- US
Skills
Teamwork and collaboration
Adaptability and flexibility
Organizational skills
Excellent communication
Certification
- Elementary Education K-8
- ECE, LD, SEI Endorsements
- NTE
- Special Education K-12
- CPI Certified
Timeline
Special Education Admin
Brightmont Academy
07.2024 - CurrentRead More
Special Education Teacher
Scottsdale Unified School District
07.2001 - 05.2022Read More
Iona College/University
BA from Psychology
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College Of New Rochelle/Mercy College
MS from Special Education
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Arizona State University
MA from Curriculum And Instruction
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