Karla Rotenberry
Sunnyvale
Summary
A life-long learner, who is driven, creative and passionate about Early Childhood Education and Special Education. Curiosity to know the why, inspires me to be an effective educational diagnostician.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Diagnostician
Garland ISD
Garland, TX
07.2025 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify student learning disabilities and create tailored intervention plans.
- Collaborated with educators and parents to develop support strategies for diverse student populations.
- Analyzed test results to evaluate educational progress and make data-driven recommendations for instructional adjustments.
- Facilitated, Scheduled ARD meetings
1st Grade Teacher, SpEd ARD Chair, MTI/SF, ECSE
Range Elementary, Mesquite ISD
Mesquite, TX
08.2021 - 05.2025
- Effectively communicated with campus's diagnostician to gain understanding of FIE to write child's IEP
- Discussed proposed goals and accommodations with child's parent prior to ARD meeting
- Collaborated with teachers and paras to implement and document progress for child's go
Kindergarten Teacher
Sunnyvale Elementary, Sunnyvale ISD
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Created a positive, safe, and stimulating classroom environment for young children.
Kindergarten Teacher
Range Elementary, Mesquite ISD
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Taught kindergarten students in an engaging, Reggio-inspired, inquiry-based environment for innovating thinking
Second Grade Teacher
Alex Sanger Elementary, Dallas ISD
08.2004 - 05.2005
- Provided individualized instruction based on each student's academic level and interests.
Elementary Teacher
Thompson Elementary, Mesquite ISD
08.1998 - 05.2004
- Adapted instructional materials based on student abilities, interests, and learning styles.
Preschool Teacher
Plainview Primary, Ardmore, Oklahoma
08.1994 - 05.1998
- Demonstrated ability to create a safe and nurturing learning environment for young students.
Education
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Special Education Diagnostician
Lamar University
Beaumont, Texas12-2024
Bachelor of Science (B.S.E.) - Early Childhood Education
Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, Oklahoma12-1993
Skills
- Play-based learning
- Inclusive teaching practices
- Social-emotional learning
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Professionalism
- Knowledge seeker
Certification
- Educational Diagnostician (EC-12)
- Special Education (EC-12)
- Generalist (EC-4)
- English as a Second Language (EC-12)
- Elementary Self-Contained (1-8)
Timeline
Educational Diagnostician
Garland ISD
07.2025 - Current
1st Grade Teacher, SpEd ARD Chair, MTI/SF, ECSE
Range Elementary, Mesquite ISD
08.2021 - 05.2025
Kindergarten Teacher
Sunnyvale Elementary, Sunnyvale ISD
08.2020 - 05.2021
Kindergarten Teacher
Range Elementary, Mesquite ISD
08.2018 - 05.2020
Second Grade Teacher
Alex Sanger Elementary, Dallas ISD
08.2004 - 05.2005
Elementary Teacher
Thompson Elementary, Mesquite ISD
08.1998 - 05.2004
Preschool Teacher
Plainview Primary, Ardmore, Oklahoma
08.1994 - 05.1998
Bachelor of Science (B.S.E.) - Early Childhood Education
Oklahoma Christian University
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Special Education Diagnostician
Lamar University