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Karla Martinez

Delano,CA

Summary

Well-rounded and compassionate Special Education Teacher skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate special circumstances. Provides appropriate and individualized instruction to build foundations for lifelong learning. Develops, implements and acts as teacher of record of Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher (Mod-Severe)

McFarland Unified School District
McFarland, California
08.2022 - Current
  • Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
  • Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
  • Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.

Special Education Teacher (Mod-Severe)

Norris School District
Bakersfield, CA
08.2019 - 06.2022
  • Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
  • Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
  • Established positive relationships with students and their families.

Education

Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Special Education Mod-Severe

California State University, Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
06-2022

Bachelor of Arts - Child, Adolescent, And Family Studies

California State University, Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
12-2016

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA
05-2016

Skills

  • Bilingual in English and Spanish
  • Curriculum Adjustments to meet the needs of Students
  • Parent Communication & Collaboration
  • Differentiated Instruction for a Range of Students
  • Classroom Management & Classroom Structure
  • Crisis Prevention and Intervention Trained

Affiliations

  • Hearts Connection (Community Resource) - Guest Speaker
  • Kern Autism Network - Guest Speaker

Timeline

Special Education Teacher (Mod-Severe)

McFarland Unified School District
08.2022 - Current

Special Education Teacher (Mod-Severe)

Norris School District
08.2019 - 06.2022

Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Special Education Mod-Severe

California State University, Bakersfield

Bachelor of Arts - Child, Adolescent, And Family Studies

California State University, Bakersfield

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

Bakersfield College
Karla Martinez