Karen Rossetti
Sutton,MA
Summary
Experienced, skilled Teacher with 30+ years of teaching in pre-K and elementary school environments. Regularly created various multi-sensory lessons that cater to diverse learning abilities and that adhere to 504 or IEP plans. Implement well-constructed lessons alone or in team teaching situations. Provided a safe learning environment and promoted and encouraged critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Continuously communicated with parents and teachers to provide positive encouragement to help strive for success in the school environment. Assist classroom teachers to develop accommodations, special techniques, and monitoring of progress. Resilient teacher with a positive attitude, patience, and empathy.
- Certified and licensed in Massachusetts:
- License # G229768 Academic, Teacher of Special Needs N-9, license renewed on 6/14/2019
- License #: G229768 Academic, Elementary Teacher K-8, licensed renewed on 6/14/2019
- Wilson Reading Certified
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Part time substitute Learning Disabilities Teacher
Worcester Public Schools
Worcester, MA
01.2014 - 06.2016
- Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent knowledge, trusted performance and flexibility skills.
- Successful in continuing instruction and support for students on teacher's caseload
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships with staff and parents.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Implemented assessment techniques to document growth, development and knowledge advancements during teacher absence.
- Completed necessary testing and written reports
Learning Disabilities Teacher
Worcester Public Schools
Worcester, MA
08.2004 - 06.2013
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to students according to individual needs and assessments.
- Responsible for formally and informally testing students referred by the official referral process
- Gathered information from multiple sources regarding struggling students and presented results to parents and staff.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Special Education Teacher
Worcester Public Schools
Worcester, MA
02.1987 - 06.2004
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with regular education teachers in striving to attain success for all.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Diligently monitored student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Preschool Teacher
Worcester Head Start
Worcester, MA
09.1978 - 02.1987
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Provided varied opportunities using multiple learning styles for children's active participation and encouraging problem-solving within structured setting.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Established positive communication with parents in regular conversation, formal conferences and home visits.
- Addressed any behavioral and learning issues with parents
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA05.1990
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA05.1978
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MA05.1976
Skills
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Student records management
- Group and individual instruction
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Disability assessment testing
- Organization and Time Management
- Child development knowledge
- Active Listening techiniques
Timeline
Part time substitute Learning Disabilities Teacher
Worcester Public Schools
01.2014 - 06.2016
Learning Disabilities Teacher
Worcester Public Schools
08.2004 - 06.2013
Special Education Teacher
Worcester Public Schools
02.1987 - 06.2004
Preschool Teacher
Worcester Head Start
09.1978 - 02.1987
Master of Arts - Special Education
Fitchburg State University
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Massachusetts
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Quinsigamond Community College
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