Karyn Scott
Van Buren,AR
Summary
Talented Special Education Teacher focused on meeting student academic and emotional needs. Compassionate and caring in delivery of personalized, hands-on support and lessons targeted to specific learning needs and strengths. Leverages strong communication skills and patient nature to provide positive reinforcement in team-based, structured environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Long Term Substitute
ESS- Van Buren Public Schools
Van Buren, AR
01.2024 - Current
- Maintained a safe, organized and disciplined learning environment for students of all ages.
- Assisted with student assessments and grading assignments according to school policy.
- Created an atmosphere conducive to learning by establishing clear expectations for behavior and performance.
- Supported individual students who needed additional assistance on assignments or concepts taught in class.
- Encouraged positive peer interactions among students through appropriate activities and games.
Paraprofessional
Tulsa Public School
Tulsa
08.2017 - 05.2022
- Care for student's personal needs such as feeding and toileting
- Encourage cooperative learning
- Assist in transitions from class to specials, lunch, and dismissal.
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
Kids Activities Organizer
Let It Be Arts Festival
Mounds
09.2017 - 09.2021
- Plan and implement engaging activities for children of all ages
- Assisted in the set-up of activities for children, such as arts and crafts projects.
- Facilitated group games for large groups of kids and ensured everyone was included.
- Encouraged positive behavior among participants at all times.
- Monitored the area to ensure a safe environment while participating in activities.
- Organized supplies and materials needed for each activity prior to their start time.
Lead Teacher
Special Kids
Tulsa
03.2018 - 05.2020
- Responsible for class of special needs students, ranging from 8 to 15 students
- Plan and implement lesson plans and activities
- Communicate effectively with parents
- Assist with toileting and feeding as needed
- Encourage learning and participation in activities.
- Provided instructional guidance and mentorship to teachers in the development of lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments.
- Collaborated with other school staff to ensure that all students have access to a safe and supportive learning environment.
- Monitored classroom instruction on a regular basis through observation, feedback, and collaboration with teachers.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree in Education, Special Education- Mild/Moderate -
Northeastern State University
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma12.2023
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Eastern Gateway Community College
01.2019
Skills
- Lesson Plan Development
- Group Instruction
- Language Proficiency
- Student Monitoring
- Behavioral Plan Management
- Technology Integration
- Evidence-Based Assessment
- Verbal And Nonverbal Communication
- Class Monitoring
- Fluent In American Sign Language
- Individual Instruction
- Modern Teaching Methods
Professional Organizations
- The National Society of Leadership and Success, Fall 2021
- American Indian Professional Education Consortium (AIPEC) Program, Spring 2023, Fall 2023
Honors And Awards
- President's Honor Roll, Spring 2021
- Rex O. Presley Memorial Scholarship, Fall 2021, Spring 2022
Certification Exams
- Oklahoma General Education Exam, Fall 2021
- Oklahoma Subject Area Test, Spring 2023
- Oklahoma Reading Test, Fall 2023
- Praxis Performance Assessment for Teachers, Fall 2023
Community Service
Volunteer, 03/2012 - Current, TSHA, Tulsa, OK, Assist with events where ever needed, Assist with clerical needs such as answering phones and office organization
Accomplishments
- Graduated with honors
- The National Society of Leadership & Success
- President's Honor Role
Certification
- Autism & Communication Strategies- 6/11/18
- Autism & Positive Behavioral Supports- 5/14/18
- Children & Autism Spectrum Disorder- 4/23/18
- Young Children Who Are Highly Active- 4/2/18
- Inclusion of Children With Special Needs- 2/12/18
- Behavior Strategies for Children- 1/29/18
- Families of Children With Special Needs- 12/11/17
- Children: Oppositional Defiance Disorder- 11/20/17
- Young Children & Anxiety Disorders- 10/30/17
- Special Ed Paraprofessional Training- 2/28/19
Timeline
Long Term Substitute
ESS- Van Buren Public Schools
01.2024 - Current
Lead Teacher
Special Kids
03.2018 - 05.2020
Kids Activities Organizer
Let It Be Arts Festival
09.2017 - 09.2021
Paraprofessional
Tulsa Public School
08.2017 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science Degree in Education, Special Education- Mild/Moderate -
Northeastern State University
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Eastern Gateway Community College
- Autism & Communication Strategies- 6/11/18
- Autism & Positive Behavioral Supports- 5/14/18
- Children & Autism Spectrum Disorder- 4/23/18
- Young Children Who Are Highly Active- 4/2/18
- Inclusion of Children With Special Needs- 2/12/18
- Behavior Strategies for Children- 1/29/18
- Families of Children With Special Needs- 12/11/17
- Children: Oppositional Defiance Disorder- 11/20/17
- Young Children & Anxiety Disorders- 10/30/17
- Special Ed Paraprofessional Training- 2/28/19
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