Karen Woodard
Detroit
Summary
Dedicated ESE Teacher at Detroit Public Schools Community District, skilled in inclusion strategies and parent-teacher collaboration. Achieved significant student progress through tailored literacy interventions and positive reinforcement techniques. Fostered a supportive classroom environment, enhancing social skills and promoting trust among students, ensuring every child felt valued and engaged.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mildly Cognitive Impaired ESE Teacher
Detroit Public Schools Community District
04.2004 - Current
- Partnered with parents and guardians to discuss student progress, address concerns, and collaborate on strategies for success at home and in the classroom.
- Evaluated student progress through ongoing assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to maximize achievement.
- Established a positive classroom environment that fostered mutual respect, trust, and open communication among students.
- Provided one-on-one support for students struggling with specific academic or behavioral challenges.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Special Education
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI12-2003
Skills
- Inclusion strategies
- Classroom organization
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Positive reinforcement
- Social skills training
- Sensory integration strategies
- Visual supports
- Literacy intervention
Certification
Elementary K-5 all subjects (K-8 All Subjects self Contained Classroom)
Cognitive Impairment (SA) K-12
Timeline
Mildly Cognitive Impaired ESE Teacher
Detroit Public Schools Community District
04.2004 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Special Education
Wayne State University
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