Karen Mazowiecki
Caldwell,NJ
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher at Newark Board Of Education, adept in differentiated instruction and classroom management. Success in fostering academic growth and emotional well-being in students with diverse needs. Proven track record in enhancing student engagement through innovative teaching strategies and effective behavior modification techniques. Collaborative team player committed to continuous learning and student success. Seeks to develop strong, inclusive teacher - parent relationships.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher of Special Education - Elementary
Newark Board Of Education
09.2019 - 10.2024
- Push in Classroom Resource Teacher for students in grades Pre-k, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th grades.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively as team player with other teachers, administrators, and support staff to help students reach learning objectives.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had equal opportunity for success.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Developed IEP's and other reports.
Teacher of Special Education - Classroom Teacher
Newark Board Of Education
09.1998 - 06.2019
- Elementary classroom teacher for students with Down's Syndrome and other cognitive disabilities.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom, including multi-sensory approach.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Utilized Handwriting Without Tears
- Familiarity with ReThink Ed.
- Wrote IEPs and other reports.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Teacher of The Handicapped
Kean University
Union, NJ06.1992
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students with Positive Reinforcement
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Differentiated Instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Student Records Management
- Team Player/Collaborate with Colleagues
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Classroom Management
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Teacher of Special Education - Elementary
Newark Board Of Education
09.2019 - 10.2024
Teacher of Special Education - Classroom Teacher
Newark Board Of Education
09.1998 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Teacher of The Handicapped
Kean University
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