Karen Tegeler

• Co-taught in Grade 2 ICT classroom with Special Education Teacher
• Co-taught in both Grade 1 ENL and Kindergarten ENL classrooms with ELL Teachers
• Independent Kindergarten Teacher
• Lesson planning with co-teachers; worked closely with universal and 1:1 aides; collaborated with related service providers (Speech, OT, PT)
• Created warm, safe, and inclusive learning environments at the K, 1, and 2 levels, promoting academic, social, and emotional growth for all students
• Designed differentiated instruction plans across the K-2 curriculum, addressing the diverse needs of students while meeting grade-level state standards
• Developed positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents, and administrators through effective communication and collaboration
• Administered benchmark assessments and implemented individualized, targeted instruction with consistent progress monitoring in an effort to make data-informed instructional decisions and advocate for additional support services when needed
• Integrated technology and incorporated creative practices to make learning authentic and enhance student engagement
• Pivoted to remote learning during COVID via Google Classroom and live online instruction, looping from Kindergarten to Grade 1 to ensure student stability and to support student productivity and success
• Familiar with the MTSS/RTI process, following IEP's, and participating as the General Education Teacher at CSE meetings
• Dedicated member of the school community; served on both the school and district safety teams, participated on multiple committees including Grandparent's Day and PBIS, active board member for our union's Benefit Trust, volunteered as a cooperating teacher for two student teachers, participated in summer curriculum development, and provided tutoring services

Collaborated with five Kindergarten teachers to develop interdisciplinary units that encouraged critical thinking skills and hands-on learning