Karessa Battenfeld

Sparks,NV

Summary

Driven Substitute Teacher adept at overseeing classes on long-term basis to cover for medical or personal absences. Passionate educator with in-depth approach to learning. Successfully leverages wide range of instructional approaches.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Washoe County School District

Sparks, NV

03.2015 - Current

Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Integrated existing and new technology into classroom to help provide creative and fun learning environment.
Administered and graded tests and quizzes and reported performance to primary teacher.
Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.

Education

Associate of Science - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ

08.2021

Associate of Science - Medical Assisting

Carrington College California - Sacramento

Sacramento, CA

08.2006

Skills

IEP understanding
Lesson implementation
Safety awareness
Lesson plan implementation
Classroom management
Group and individual instruction

Middle school education
Elementary education
Parent Communication
Special education
Organizational abilities
Differentiated instruction

Affiliations

Special Needs Community Of Northern Nevada

Special Needs Community Board Member

I oversee projects in the community that are built towards inclusion and awareness to others in the community. People of all abilities are welcomed to our group where we build events that cater to the needs of individuals impacted with disabilities.

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