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Kari Carden

Barneveld,WI

Summary

To provide professional assistance, guidance and support to staff, administrators and students utilizing my exceptional organization, communication and leadership skills.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

PROGRAM SUPPORT TEACHER

MADISON METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
MADISON, WI
08.2018 - Current

JOHN MUIR ELEMENTARY AND MIDVALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

ORCHARD RIDGE ELEMENTARY AND MIDVALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

  • Collaborate with principal and staff to support the MTSS process including data analysis and problem-solving around the needs of striving scholars
  • Conduct initial evaluations, determine eligibility and need for special education services
  • Assist special education staff in providing culturally responsive practices and instruction for students with disabilities
  • Work collaboratively with teachers in using student progress monitoring data to support instructional practices and increase student achievement

CROSS CATEGORICAL TEACHER

MADISON METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Madison, WI
08.1996 - 06.2018

CESAR CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY AND THOREAU ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

  • Co-taught with regular education staff in an inclusive environment
  • Collaborated with regular education and related services staff, and parents
  • Provided direct teaching and support to students with identified special education needs
  • Differentiated, modified and replaced curriculum to meet individualized educational needs of students
  • Implemented on-going assessments/data collection to determine individual goals for learning and grouping of students

Education

MASTER OF EDUCATION - Interdisciplinary Studies/Curriculum & Instruction

National Louis University
Chicago, IL
12-2000

Bachelor of Science - Special Education, Cognitive Disabilities PK-9

UW WHITEWATER
Whitewater, WI
12-1995

Skills

  • Special Education Expertise
  • Individual Education Plans IEPs
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Parent Communication

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

PROGRAM SUPPORT TEACHER

MADISON METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.2018 - Current

CROSS CATEGORICAL TEACHER

MADISON METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.1996 - 06.2018

MASTER OF EDUCATION - Interdisciplinary Studies/Curriculum & Instruction

National Louis University

Bachelor of Science - Special Education, Cognitive Disabilities PK-9

UW WHITEWATER
Kari Carden