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Karolien Morrison

Kansas City,MO

Summary

Organized special education teacher successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Certified and licensed in Kansas. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Intensive Resource Teacher

Blue Valley School District
Kansas City, MO
08.2010 - Current

· Identify the needs of assigned students through formal and informal assessment.

· Review referral data, history and assessment data to develop appropriate goals and objectives for each student.

· Plan, develop and implement individualized learning plans for each student.

· Design and implement appropriate teaching strategies.

· Prepare instructional materials and lesson plans according to Individual Educational Plans (IEPs).

· Review IEPs with parents, school administrators and general education teachers, related services providers, and support staff.

· Monitor, evaluate and document each student's progress utilizing appropriate measurements and assessment devices.

· Modify and adapt conventional educational programs and curriculum to meet the requirements of special needs students.

· Develop and implement, Positive Behavior Support Plans, and/or Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs) where necessary.

· Provide instruction towards activities of daily living.

· Create individualized student schedules to meet their service times in the general education setting, special education setting, and related services.

· Manage a paraeducator team which includes training them in instructional techniques, behavior management, and prompting hierarchy to promote student independence.

· Collaborate with related service providers and special education team members in a professional learning community to design instruction, and support students needs.

Inter-Related Resource Teacher

Blue Valley School District
Kansas City, MO
08.2007 - 05.2010

· Identify the needs of assigned students through formal and informal assessment.

· Review referral data, history and assessment data to develop appropriate goals and objectives for each student.

· Plan, develop and implement individualized learning plans for each student.

· Design and implement appropriate teaching strategies.

· Prepare instructional materials and lesson plans according to Individual Educational Plans (IEPs).

· Review IEPs with parents, school administrators and general education teachers, related services providers, and support staff.

· Monitor, evaluate and document each student's progress utilizing appropriate measurements and assessment devices.

· Modify and adapt conventional educational programs and curriculum to meet the requirements of special needs students.

· Develop and implement, Positive Behavior Support Plans, and/or Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs) where necessary.

· Collaborate with related service providers and special education team members in a professional learning community to design instruction, and support students needs.

Education

Master of Science - Adaptive Special Education

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
12.2007

Bachelor of Science - Elementary

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
12.2004

Skills

  • Differentiated instruction
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Trained in CPI
  • Paraeducator management and training
  • Trained to administer Dynamic Learning Map assessment
  • Peer mentor training
  • Knowledge of the general education curriculum, and the Essential Elements
  • Familiar with AAC devices and assistive technology

Timeline

Intensive Resource Teacher

Blue Valley School District
08.2010 - Current

Inter-Related Resource Teacher

Blue Valley School District
08.2007 - 05.2010

Master of Science - Adaptive Special Education

University of Kansas

Bachelor of Science - Elementary

Kansas State University
Karolien Morrison