Karen Welling
Pardeeville,WI
Summary
Enthusiastic and dedicated paraprofessional who has worked with children of all ages for 25+ years. Driven to engage learners and foster their intellectual, social and emotional development.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Assistant
Sun Prairie Area School District
Sun Prairie, WI
08.2015 - 06.2024
- Supported and implemented IEP goals and plans in cooperation with the special education teacher.
- Facilitated the inclusion of students in multiple learning environments throughout the school.
- Provided student supervision across multiple school environments and maintained a safe atmosphere to promote student learning.
- Led small group or one-on-one instruction under the guidance of the special education teacher.
- Provided self-care assistance to students.
- Able to take directives from the special education or regular education teacher but can also independently problem solve and adapt lessons to best meet the needs of students.
Substitute Teacher
Sun Prairie Area School District
Sun Prairie, WI
09.2010 - 06.2015
- Taught content and skills for various subject areas and across K-12 grade levels.
- Followed lesson plans and maintained a safe classroom learning environment.
Home Daycare Provider
Self Employed
Sun Prairie, WI
08.2002 - 06.2010
- Created a safe and loving environment for children from infancy until school age.
- Planned and implemented preschool literacy and math activities weekly.
- Communicated with children in an age-appropriate manner
- Maintained a safe play environment both inside and outside my home.
- Communicated daily with parents about activities and behavior
- Helped foster children’s social and emotional development.
English Teacher
Waterloo School District
Waterloo, WI
08.1997 - 05.2002
- Planned and implemented literacy lessons for students in grades 8-12.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
- Engaged students in relevant content.
- Created a safe learning environment for students of all abilities.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with students that helped foster learning.
- Collaborated with families to ensure learning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - English Secondary Education
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI05.1996
Skills
- Autism and spectrum disorders
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Reading instruction
- IEP compliance
- Educational assistance
- Documentation
- Student Engagement
- Differentiated Instruction
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral plan management
Timeline
Special Education Assistant
Sun Prairie Area School District
08.2015 - 06.2024
Substitute Teacher
Sun Prairie Area School District
09.2010 - 06.2015
Home Daycare Provider
Self Employed
08.2002 - 06.2010
English Teacher
Waterloo School District
08.1997 - 05.2002
Bachelor of Science - English Secondary Education
University of Wisconsin-Platteville