Karrie K. DiCesare
Special Education Teacher
Rochester,NY
Summary
Student-centered educator with over 15 years of experience in the implementation of data-driven techniques to create personalized, meaningful environments, and lessons for students to learn in a safe and healthy space.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Liaison
Lifetime Assistance, Inc
Rochester, NY
03.2023 - Current
- Provided in home and community based parent training support to parents involved in the county based preventative program.
- Educated parents and family members on the following goals:
- Connected parents with community based resources and monitored child health appointments to ensure life-long mental and physical health for all family members.
Respite Provider
Heritage Christian Services
Rochester, NY
01.2018 - Current
- Family selected to stay with child over six years to provide consistent and quality care.
- Assisted with creating leisure, self-care and adaptive schedules and activities to provide age and developmental appropriate home time.
- Provided training for behavior support to family and friends.
- Provided home school education paired with online learning during COVID.
Special Education Teacher
School of the Holy Childhood
Rochester, NY
09.2021 - 04.2023
- Classroom teacher of 3-5th, and 6-8th grade classrooms for students with multiple disabilities.
- Assisted in creating and Implementation of behavior plans, both individual and classroom.
- Created an individualized program for a student unable to be safely based in the classroom.
Special Education Teacher
Liberty POST Preschool
Gates, NY
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Taught AM and PM classes to an integrated preschool classroom.
- Created and implemented multi-disciplinary lesson plans with OT, PT and Speech Therapists.
- Assisted in the creation of special center-based family activities
- Created home learning packets to allow parents to support their students at home based on family input.
Special Education Teacher
The Kessler Center
Irondequoit, NY
01.2016 - 08.2017
- Created classroom for an 8:1:4 adolescent classroom for students with multiple disabilities including cognitive impairment, reactive attachment disorder, and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Students also were diagnosed with PKU and seizure disorders.
- Collaborated with house staff in on-site group homes to integrate learning, social and adaptive goals.
Education/Disabilities Specialist
Action for A Better Community
Rochester, NY
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Company Overview: UPK/Head Start/Early Head Start Center
- Supervised 4 Head Start and 2 Early Head Start Classrooms
- Reviewed lesson plans and provided input on educational goals and objectives for students with IEP/IFSPs.
- Created family programs to provide support for family -based needs including home-based learning activities, behavior support and school readiness.
- Collaborated with itinerant Special Educators, Speech, OT and PTs who provided therapy to students, assisting with implantation of suggested supports
Full Time Online Student
Concordia University
Rochester, NY
09.2010 - 01.2013
- Carried a full course load of classes while working part time and raising two early elementary aged children.
- Earned high marks and was recognized as a positive collaborator in my cohort.
Autism Specialist
Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES
Spencerport, NY
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Participated in trainings for SCERTS, TEACCH and DIR. Implemented SCERTS and TEACCH techniques in multiple classrooms.
- Trained district staff on Autism Spectrum Disorders, Applied Behavior Analysis/Discrete Trial Teaching Strategies.
- Provided consulting services to district and BOCES class teachers in behavior support, adaptation of curriculum and social skills programs.
- Collaborated with special area teachers (P.E., Library, Art, and Music) on behavior support, adaption of curriculum, and inclusion initiatives.
- Trained district staff on Autism Spectrum Disorders, Applied Behavior Analysis/Discrete Trial Teaching Strategies.
SEIT/Classroom Teacher
Stepping Stones Learning Center
Irondequoit, NY
09.2000 - 01.2008
- Provided Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Services to children birth to 4 years old in homes, day cares, and preschools.
- Assisted in adaptive and social skills development.
- Collaborated with community providers in establishing best practices for safe and successful integration.
- Taught a 12:1:1 classroom for 3year olds.
- Was chosen to create a specialized 6:1:1 classroom with the focus on building skills to integrate students into 12:1:1 classes. Skills included play/social skills, and individualized academic skills.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education / Inclusion Education
05.2013
Master of Science - Special Education
05.1999
Co-created a support group for student teaching to share challenges and solutions.
Received "Special Award for Master's Degree Student in Special Education Field."
Chaired Program for Education Summit for students in Special Education Program.
Bachelor of Arts - English/ Secondary Education
05.1995
- Elected to Fundraising Chair for Community Service Organization in 1994-1995
- Member of Marching and Symphonic Bands 4 years
- Member of community service organizations, 2 years, 3 years
Skills
Trained in trauma informed practices
undefinedTimeline
Family Liaison - Lifetime Assistance, Inc
03.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher - School of the Holy Childhood
09.2021 - 04.2023
Respite Provider - Heritage Christian Services
01.2018 - Current
Special Education Teacher - Liberty POST Preschool
01.2017 - 01.2018
Special Education Teacher - The Kessler Center
01.2016 - 08.2017
Education/Disabilities Specialist - Action for A Better Community
01.2014 - 01.2015
Full Time Online Student - Concordia University
09.2010 - 01.2013
Autism Specialist - Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES
01.2008 - 01.2010
SEIT/Classroom Teacher - Stepping Stones Learning Center
09.2000 - 01.2008
Concordia University - Master of Arts, Special Education / Inclusion Education
D'Youville College - Master of Science, Special Education
Grove City College - Bachelor of Arts, English/ Secondary Education
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