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KAREN WALDON

Fort Worth,US

Summary

Retired educator, bringing top-notch skills in oral and written communication, active listening and analytical problem-solving skills. Focusing on student or customer individual needs by employing service-oriented behaviors, understanding goals, and providing customized solutions for success.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

District Dyslexia Specialist

The Stepping Stones Group-Newman International Academy
01.2024 - 06.2025
  • Assist campuses with implementation of dyslexia screener for kindergarten and first grade students.
  • Update PEIMS data for students with dyslexia.
  • Adhere to the District’s referral procedures for the identification and provision of instruction for students with dyslexia.
  • Work collaboratively with departments and district diagnosticians to support dyslexia evaluation, identification, and provide Dyslexia instructional support.
  • Administer standardized achievement and intelligence measures using approved instruments and procedures approved by the district.
  • Prepare evaluation reports for each assessment administered , and enter results in Frontline.
  • Participate in admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) committee meetings to interpret evaluation results and develop individualized education programs (IEPs).
  • Support, assist and collaborate with district Dyslexia Therapists in implementing MTA instruction.

Dyslexia Specialist

Keller ISD
07.2017 - 12.2022
  • Instructed Dyslexia students using MTA, Multi-sensory Teaching Approach curriculum
  • Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
  • Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop an Individualized Education Program (IEP).

Acceleration Specialist/Special Education Resource

T.J. Lee Elementary School
01.2010 - 05.2017
  • Develop and implement individualized education plan special education students
  • Work collaboratively with parents, teachers, and various service providers within school to develop a plan for student success
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.

Title I Reading and Math Specialist

Shady Brook Elementary, HEB ISD
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Analyzed and Interpreted state and district assessments data to create groups for intervention
  • Facilitated tutors on campus, interviewed and created their schedules
  • Leader of summer enrichment program, responsible for 6 staff members and 70 students
  • Coordinated and facilitated all Parent Nights

Education

Master of Education - Educational Leadership

Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, Texas
01.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Huston-Tillotson College
Austin, Texas
01.1994

Skills

  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Critical Thinking
  • Organizational skills
  • Teaching strategies
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Analysis Skills
  • Documentation management
  • Administrative experience

Certification

  • Teaching Certification
  • Special Education Certification
  • Principal Certification
  • ESL Certification
  • Certified Academic Language Therapist
  • Substitute Teaching Certification

Timeline

District Dyslexia Specialist

The Stepping Stones Group-Newman International Academy
01.2024 - 06.2025

Dyslexia Specialist

Keller ISD
07.2017 - 12.2022

Acceleration Specialist/Special Education Resource

T.J. Lee Elementary School
01.2010 - 05.2017

Title I Reading and Math Specialist

Shady Brook Elementary, HEB ISD
01.2008 - 01.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Huston-Tillotson College

Master of Education - Educational Leadership

Dallas Baptist University

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