Karen Keehan
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Clark County School District, CCSD
Las Vegas, United States
12.2015 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Education
Master of Science - Reading
California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Child Adolescent Development
California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05.2000
Skills
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Student records management
- Differentiated instruction
- Elementary education
- Lesson Planning
- Trained in CPI
- Classroom management
- Group and individual instruction
- Attention to Detail
- Excellent Communication
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Clark County School District, CCSD
12.2015 - Current
Master of Science - Reading
California State University - Fullerton
Bachelor of Science - Child Adolescent Development
California State University - Fullerton
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