Karen Vince
Stow,OH
Summary
My years in teaching have given me an all inclusive view of public education. My experience has included preschool to high school. I was the Special Education department chair at Nordonia High School for 4 years. I was awarded the Martha Holden Jennings Scholar award while teaching in Bedford City Schools.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Nordonia Hills City School District
08.1999 - 10.2011
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Special Education Teacher
Mansfield City Schools
08.1995 - 06.1999
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
Special Education Teacher
South San Francisco Unified School District
08.1987 - 06.1994
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Special Education Teacher
Desert Sands Unified School District
08.1983 - 06.1987
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
Special Education Teacher
Coachella Valley Unified School District
04.1980 - 06.1983
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
Special Education Teacher
Bedford City Schools
01.1972 - 06.1979
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Kent State University
Kent, OHHigh School Diploma -
Lakewood High School
Lakewood, OHSkills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Small Group Instruction
- Co-teaching Experience
- Data Management
Additional Information
I also taught several years in regular education. I taught preschool, kindergarten, 2nd grade and 4th grade. I miss being involved in education. I was a substitute teacher for Nordonia Hills Schools after retirement from 2011-2020.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Nordonia Hills City School District
08.1999 - 10.2011
Special Education Teacher
Mansfield City Schools
08.1995 - 06.1999
Special Education Teacher
South San Francisco Unified School District
08.1987 - 06.1994
Special Education Teacher
Desert Sands Unified School District
08.1983 - 06.1987
Special Education Teacher
Coachella Valley Unified School District
04.1980 - 06.1983
Special Education Teacher
Bedford City Schools
01.1972 - 06.1979
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Kent State University
High School Diploma -
Lakewood High School
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