Karen Hamilton
Twin Falls,Idaho
Work Preference
Summary
Dynamic, student-centered educator with extensive experience supporting students with disabilities in middle and secondary education. Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Special Education (K–12), possessing a robust background in differentiated instruction, inclusion, and progress monitoring. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement IEP-aligned supports while fostering structured, inclusive learning environments that enhance academic and social-emotional growth. Highly qualified Science Teacher with eight years of experience, dedicated to igniting student enthusiasm for learning through personalized connections and engaging, interactive lessons that make science both enjoyable and educational.
Highly qualified Science Teacher with eight years of experience teaching middle and high school ELA and Science. Generates student enthusiasm for learning through individual connections and motivators. Empowers students through interactive learning, offering fun and educational lessons and exciting science demonstrations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Secondary Science Teacher
Falls City Academy / Jerome School District
07.2022 - Current
- Facilitate tier 1–3 instructional assistance for students with IEPs, 504 plans, EL needs, and unique learning profiles.
- Integrate structured systems (science & engineering notebooks) to strengthen organization of executive functioning and progress evaluation.
- Coordinate with special education staff, families, and administration to advance inclusive practices and facilitate student success.
- Implement scaffolded instructional modifications and customize assessments based on specific student needs.
- Record comprehensive documentation of student progress and instructional interventions
- Maintained assignment grades and worked closely with students needing additional mentoring.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
6th Grade English & Science Teacher
West Minico Middle School / Minidoka County School District
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Facilitated cohesive ELA and science curriculum concentrating on literacy arrangement and research-supported responses.
- Formulated innovative strategies and personalized lesson plans for students with disabilities.
- Engaged with special education team to drive IEP goal fulfillment and encourage student progress.
- Communicated regularly with families about academic and behavioral growth.
- Created, organized, and managed lesson plans ensuring individualized assistance for students.
- Facilitated discussions with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Crafted, executed, and facilitated lesson plans offering personalized support for each student.
- Interacted with students and parents about academic performance, assignments, and behavior.
Substitute Special Education Teacher (Long-Term)
Hansen School District
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Implement focused teaching methods in Special Education environment.
- Tailored curriculum and assessments to meet unique student requirements.
- Encouraged development of academic skills along with behavioral and social-emotional growth.
- Facilitated student redirection utilizing positive behavior support (PBS) techniques
- Assisted students in addressing challenges by establishing positive behavior support (PBS).
- Organized initiatives promoting students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Guided students with intellectual or emotional disabilities through diverse subject matter.
- Mentored students with diverse classifications and levels of special needs.
- Facilitated initiatives promoting holistic development in students' physical, emotional, and social dimensions.
- Assisted students in adapting to online education amid COVID
Education
Master of Science - Special Education (K–12)
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12-2026
Master of Science - Earth & Space Sciences, Secondary Teaching
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT10-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Biological Sciences, Secondary Teaching
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT11-2019
Skills
- IEP Implementation
- Differentiated Instruction
- Inclusion & Collaboration
- Progress Monitoring
- Behavior Supports & SEL
- Executive Functioning Supports
- Parent Communication
- Educational Technology & Documentation
- Educational research
- Inquiry-based learning
Accomplishments
- Completed 4.5 college degrees while raising a family.
- Achieved engagement through effectively helping with student interests.
- Obtained 3 grants to fund the science at my last school.
- Achieved NASA relationship through effectively helping with U of I and NWESSP.
Certification
- Idaho State Department of Education (Active)
- K–8 All Subjects
- Secondary Biological Sciences (Grades 6–12)
- Secondary Earth & Space Sciences (Grades 6–12)
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Professional Working
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Interests
Cooking
Baking
Reading
Listening to Music
Timeline
Secondary Science Teacher
Falls City Academy / Jerome School District
07.2022 - Current
6th Grade English & Science Teacher
West Minico Middle School / Minidoka County School District
08.2020 - 06.2022
Substitute Special Education Teacher (Long-Term)
Hansen School District
01.2020 - 05.2020
Master of Science - Special Education (K–12)
Western Governors University
Master of Science - Earth & Space Sciences, Secondary Teaching
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts - Biological Sciences, Secondary Teaching
Western Governors University