KAREN HAMMERLEE
Venus,PA
Summary
Professional educator with strong background in fostering student growth and engagement. Skilled in classroom management, individualized instruction, and implementing educational strategies to support diverse learning needs. Focused on collaboration and achieving measurable results, adaptable to dynamic classroom environments. Trusted for reliability and effective teamwork.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Multiple Disabilities Support Teacher
Riverview Intermediate Unit #6
08.2006 - Current
- Implemented various instructional strategies including project-based learning, inquiry-based instruction, and authentic assessment methods to engage all learners effectively.
- Established routines and procedures that maximized time spent on instruction while minimizing classroom disruptions.
- Prepare and maintain daily schedules to include academic and specials classes as well as related services (i.e. speech, OT, PT) for up to 8 students with physical and intellectual disabilities.
- Supervise and maintain a collaborative staff within the classroom to ensure that focus is on the students and their needs.
Emotional Support Teacher
Riverview Intermediate Unit #6
12.2004 - 06.2006
- Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a productive and respectful classroom atmosphere.
- Enhanced emotional well-being of students by fostering positive relationships and creating a supportive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with regular education teachers, school counsellor, and classroom paraprofessional to meet the individual needs of each of the students.
- Maintained and supervised daily schedules, planned engaging lessons following the school curriculum, and kept data on each of up to 15 students within the classroom.
Education
Master of Science Degree - Reading Education
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Clarion, PA05.2009
Bachelor of Science Degree - Special Education
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Clarion, PA12.1997
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Classroom Organization
- Adaptive learning tools
- Computer Skills
- Literacy strategies
OTHER EXPERIENCE
- S.M.I.L.E.S. Learning Center, Keystone Area School District, Knox, PA, Three-week field experience with preschool children
- Sugarcreek Middle School, Valley Grove School District, Franklin, PA, Three-week field experience with persons with severe disabilities
- Literacy Council of Venango County, Franklin, PA, One-year tutor for adults receiving their G.E.D
- Keystone Tall Trees Girl Scouts, Oil City, PA, Daisy Leader, girls age five for one year
- Pinegrove Elementary School, Cranberry School District, Venus, PA, Volunteer for Kindergarten
Contact
(814) 428-2968 hammerleek@gmail.com
STUDENT TEACHING
- Elementary Learning Support, Utica Elementary School, Franklin Area School District
- Grade Ten - Twelve Learning/Emotional Support, Franklin High School, Franklin Area School District
Timeline
Multiple Disabilities Support Teacher
Riverview Intermediate Unit #6
08.2006 - Current
Emotional Support Teacher
Riverview Intermediate Unit #6
12.2004 - 06.2006
Master of Science Degree - Reading Education
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science Degree - Special Education
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
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