Karen Whelan

Oyster Bay

Summary

Dedicated Special Education Teaching Assistant at OBEN CSD, skilled in behavioral intervention and effective communication. Successfully enhanced student engagement through tailored support strategies and progress monitoring. Collaborated with educators to implement positive reinforcement techniques, fostering a productive learning environment and ensuring student success. Committed to continuous professional development in special education best practices.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Special Education Teaching Assistant

OBEN CSD

Oyster Bay

02.2008 - Current

Supported students with special needs during classroom activities and transitions.
Monitored student progress and behavior, providing feedback to teachers regularly.
Participated in training sessions to enhance support strategies for special education students.
Participated in supervision of students during lunch, physical education, and after-school extracurricular activities to maintain peaceful and productive environment.
Participated in professional development workshops related to special education best practices.
Facilitated classroom activities, monitored student progress and maintained records of student performance.
Maintained communication logs between home and school regarding student behavior issues or concerns.

Education

Associate of Arts - Education

Nassau Community College

Hempstead, NY

05-1999

Skills

Behavioral intervention
Progress monitoring
Differentiated instruction
Effective communication
Time management
Team collaboration
Data collection

Conflict resolution
Positive reinforcement
Student supervision
Activities oversight
Classwork oversight
Behavioral plan management