Kelly Schon
Broken Arrow,OK
Summary
Dedicated educator with 21 years of experience, skilled in IEP development and differentiated instruction. Proven ability to implement visual supports and sensory integration techniques for students with autism spectrum challenges.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Broken Arrow Public Schools
Broken Arrow, OK
08.2016 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans to meet diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support student learning and development.
- Adapted instructional materials for students with varying learning abilities.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted teaching methods accordingly.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Special Education Teacher
Union Public Schools
Tulsa, OK
09.2010 - 05.2015
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement and to record student progress.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OKBachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Bartlesville Wesleyan College
Bartlesville, OKSkills
- IEP development
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Visual supports
- Sensory integration
- Autism spectrum strategies
- Communication skills
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with a general education teacher in the implementation of Unified Champions.
- Organized monthly school-wide inclusion activities.
- Organized an end-of-year Unified Champions field day.
- Collaborated with parents and specialists to create a parent support group.
Certification
- Oklahoma Mild-Moderate Certificate
- Oklahoma LD Certificate
- Oklahoma Elementary Education Certificate
- Oklahoma Early Childhood Certificate
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Broken Arrow Public Schools
08.2016 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Union Public Schools
09.2010 - 05.2015
Master of Science - Special Education
University of Central Oklahoma
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Bartlesville Wesleyan College