Karen VanDeburg
Brush Prairie,WA
Summary
Accomplished Secondary Special Education Teacher with a 10-year proven track record at Wy'east Middle School in Evergreen School District. Adept in IEP development and collaboration and exceptional at relationship building. Has successfully taken on extra roles such as WEB Coordinator, Yearbook Advisor, and the National Boards for Professional Teaching Standards (results to be released December 2024).
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Special Education Teacher
Evergreen School District
08.2014 - Current
- IEP caseload management of predominantly 7th grade students served in the General Education setting (Learning Support).
- Teaching reading, writing, math, behavior, and social/emotional skills in the Special Ed setting.
- Collaborating with school counselor and administration to schedule students and paraprofessionals.
- Co-teaching 7th grade English in the Gen Ed setting (weekly planning with co-teacher, shared responsibilities in the classroom of lesson delivery, classroom management and individual/small group student help).
- Collaborating with General Education teachers in all subjects to best support students
Middle School Special Education Teacher
Gresham-Barlow School District
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Managed IEPs for students in grades 6-8 with Special Education eligibilities in Social/Emotional and/or Behavior Skills.
- Created and implemented Social/Emotional and Behavior curriculum.
- Collaborated with General Education teachers to best meet student needs.
- Scheduled and oversaw Staff Assistants
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Portland State University
Portland, OR12.2012
Master of Arts - Art Education
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY05.2006
Skills
- Data Collection and Progress Monitoring
- Classroom Management
- Relationship Building
- IEP Development and Case Management
- Lesson Planning in Reading, Writing, Math, and Social/Emotional Skills
- Collaboration with students, parents, staff assistants, and General Education teachers
Timeline
Middle School Special Education Teacher
Evergreen School District
08.2014 - Current
Middle School Special Education Teacher
Gresham-Barlow School District
08.2013 - 06.2014
Master of Arts - Special Education
Portland State University
Master of Arts - Art Education
University of Wyoming
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