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Karen Rutkowski

Special Education Mathematics Teacher
Basking Ridge,New Jersey

Summary

Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academic 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. With a 25 year history of teaching mathematics and special education I have developed the skills and knowledge of what it takes to be an effective teacher.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Special Education Teacher

School Disttrict Of The Chathams
Chatham , New Jersey
09.2001 - Current
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
  • Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Organized instruction material, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Education/Special Education/Mathematics

College of Saint Elizabeth
Morristown, NJ
08.1993 - 05.1997

Skills

Conflict resolution techniques

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Additional Information

  • Big Ideas, CMP3, and Illustrative Math programs
  • Educate students in a Learning Skills Class that focuses on Executive Functioning Skills
  • Smartboard
  • Nearpod
  • Padlet

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

School Disttrict Of The Chathams
09.2001 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Education/Special Education/Mathematics

College of Saint Elizabeth
08.1993 - 05.1997
Karen RutkowskiSpecial Education Mathematics Teacher