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
Student records management
Middle school education
Special education
Classroom management
Differentiated instruction
Group and individual instruction
Lesson Planning
Teamwork and Collaboration
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