Karen McCann
1022 E. Geneva St.,AZ
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at St. David Unified School District, Willcox Unified School District, Tombstone Unified School District, and Sierra Vista Unified school District. Adept at developing individualized education plans and fostering student engagement. Skilled in curriculum adjustments and multidisciplinary collaboration, I effectively motivate students while implementing behavior modifications to enhance learning outcomes. Committed to advocating for students' unique needs and promoting their growth.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
St. David Unified School District
08.2022 - Current
- Special Education Teacher/Mentor for students with differing abilities in a small, K-8 grade setting. Involved in writing and implementing IEPs, collaborating with general education teachers, inclusion practices, and individual/small group instruction. Also mentored a newly certified special education teacher as she completed her courswork.
Special Education Teacher
Willcox Unified School District
08.2010 - 05.2020
Taught cross categorical 5th and 6th grade students with differing abilities in both pull-out and push-in settings. Responsible for writing and implementing IEPs and behavior intervention plans, collaborated with general educators in differentiating curriculum to meet students' needs.
Special Education Teacher
Tombstone Unified School District
08.2002 - 05.2009
Taught K-6th grade, cross categorical students with differing abilities, including students with Autism, Specific Learning Disabilities, Other Health Impairment and Emotional Disabilities. Responsibilities included writing and implementing IEPs and working collaboratively with general educators to different curriculum to meet the needs of the students.
Education
MS - Severe/Profound Special Education Certificate - Special Education
California State University, East Bay
Hayward, CA12-1999
Elementary Education Certification - Elementary School Teaching
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA05-1990
Bachelor of Arts - English
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Rutherford, NJ06-1978
Skills
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Motivating students
- Learning style assessments
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Curriculum adjustments
- Paraprofessional oversight
- Parent communication
- Emotional support
- Team collaboration
- Differentiated instruction
- Behavior modifications
- Trained in CPI
- Classroom management
- IEP and BIP implementation
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
St. David Unified School District
08.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Willcox Unified School District
08.2010 - 05.2020
Special Education Teacher
Tombstone Unified School District
08.2002 - 05.2009
MS - Severe/Profound Special Education Certificate - Special Education
California State University, East Bay
Elementary Education Certification - Elementary School Teaching
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts - English
Fairleigh Dickinson University