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Karen Smart

Hampden

Summary

Accomplished Special Educator with expertise in disability awareness and communication strategies, honed at Bangor School Department. Enhanced student literacy through innovative workshops and individualized lesson plans. Proficient in emotional support and conflict resolution, fostering a positive learning environment. Successfully coordinated IEP meetings.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Educator

Bangor School Department
09.2008 - 06.2025
  • 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.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • IEP Coordinator; Ran IEP meetings, Completed required paperwork, Communication with parents and support staff

Early Interventionist for Children With Hearing Lo

Self-Employed
06.1990 - 08.2008

Teacher of the Deaf

Willie Ross School for the Deaf
09.1987 - 06.1989

Teacher of the Deaf

Bangor School Department
08.1984 - 06.1987
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
  • Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
  • Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.

Education

C.A.S. - Special Education: Autism Studies

University of Maine
Orono, ME
06-2014

Master of Arts - Early Intervention Education

University of Maine
Orono, ME
06-2010

Bachelor of Science - Education of The Deaf

MacMurray College
Jacksonville, IL
05-1984

Skills

  • Emotional support
  • Communication strategies
  • Disability awareness
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Conflict resolution techniques

Timeline

Special Educator

Bangor School Department
09.2008 - 06.2025

Early Interventionist for Children With Hearing Lo

Self-Employed
06.1990 - 08.2008

Teacher of the Deaf

Willie Ross School for the Deaf
09.1987 - 06.1989

Teacher of the Deaf

Bangor School Department
08.1984 - 06.1987

C.A.S. - Special Education: Autism Studies

University of Maine

Master of Arts - Early Intervention Education

University of Maine

Bachelor of Science - Education of The Deaf

MacMurray College

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