Karen Koday
Columbia City,IN
Summary
Experienced educator with a strong background in special education strategies and curriculum adaptation. Skilled in classroom management and fostering a positive learning environment, committed to helping students achieve their personal and academic goals.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Functional Life Skills Teacher
Whitley County Consolidated Schools
Columbia City, IN
08.2003 - 08.2024
- Developed individualized lesson plans for diverse student needs.
- Supported students in setting and achieving personal goals.
- Implemented hands-on activities to promote life skills learning.
- Assisted in assessing student performance through observations and feedback.
Behavior Skills Teacher
Manhattan Ogden Unified School District 383
Manhattan, Kansas
08.2000 - 07.2003
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate students with special needs and varying abilities.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
Special Education Teacher
Summit District RE-1
Silverthorne, Colorado
08.1995 - 07.2000
- Implemented engaging lesson plans to support learning objectives.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to ensure student progress.
- Monitored student behavior and provided constructive feedback.
Special Education Teacher
Denver Public Schools
Denver, Colorado
08.1992 - 07.1995
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student performance regularly.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
Education
Associate of Science - Special Education Mild/Moderate Needs
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO06-1994
Bachelor of Science - Elementary And Special Education
Indiana University, Bloomington
Bloomington, Indiana, IN06-1977
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Goal setting
- Student assessment
- Curriculum adaptation
- Classroom management
- Special education strategies
- Personal hygiene practices
- Individualized instruction
- Progress monitoring
Certification
State of Indiana Professional Educator's License
#1544220
5/19/2033
General Elementary
Learning Disabled
Seriously Emotionally Handicapped
Driver and Traffic Safety Education
#1544220
5/19/2033
General Elementary
Learning Disabled
Seriously Emotionally Handicapped
Driver and Traffic Safety Education
Accomplishments
Whitley County Consolidated Schools Teacher of the Month
Affiliations
Unified Track and Field Assistant Coach
Night to Shine Volunteer
Night to Shine Volunteer
Timeline
Functional Life Skills Teacher
Whitley County Consolidated Schools
08.2003 - 08.2024
Behavior Skills Teacher
Manhattan Ogden Unified School District 383
08.2000 - 07.2003
Special Education Teacher
Summit District RE-1
08.1995 - 07.2000
Special Education Teacher
Denver Public Schools
08.1992 - 07.1995
Associate of Science - Special Education Mild/Moderate Needs
University of Northern Colorado
Bachelor of Science - Elementary And Special Education
Indiana University, Bloomington