Kären Dunbar
Houston,TX
Summary
Experienced and “highly qualified” instructor competent in creating a learning environment that is rigorous but relaxed and enjoyable. Accomplished at optimizing learning in multi-cultural settings via the innovative integration of multimedia, sharing of ideas and by providing a framework that inspires skill development in learners of all ages and backgrounds. Strong belief in the importance of education to produce informed, responsible citizens. Areas of expertise include; digital tools for reading and writing; differentiated instruction, student-centered and cooperative learning.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dyslexia Teacher
Budewig Intermediate School
01.2022 - Current
Response to Early Intervention and Dyslexia (R.E.I.D)
Budewig Intermediate School
01.2012 - 01.2022
SPED Team Leader/Resource
Cummings Elementary School
01.2011 - 01.2012
Teacher-Total Learning Center (TLC)
Mahanay Elementary School
01.2010 - 01.2011
Teacher-READ 180!
Alief Taylor High School
01.2008 - 01.2010
Teacher-Language
Alief Taylor High School
01.2005 - 01.2008
Teacher- Co-teach (Science)
Alief Taylor High School
01.2003 - 01.2006
Education
M.Ed. in Curriculum And Instruction - Literacy Studies
University of Houston-Victoria
Victoria, TX03.2024
Completed coursework for EC-12 Special Education -
ACP
Houston, TX07.2003
Courses taken towards Masters in Clinical Psychology -
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX08.1996
B.S., Psychology; Minor-Biology -
University of Houston-UP
Houston, TX12.1994
Skills
Dyslexia Intervention
Structured Literacy
Instructional Coaching
Data Analysis
Classroom Dynamics and Management
Individualized and Small Group Instruction
Technology integration
Reading and Math Instruction
Creating and Conducting Professional Development
Training
- Structured Literacy/Dyslexia
- Thinking Maps
- HMH-Intro to Reading
- UPAR
- Reading by Design
- LETRs
- READ 180!
- Language!
- Section 504
- Response to Intervention/Instruction
- Math in Focus/Go Math
- Action Based Learning
- Project Based Learning
- Student Assistance Program
- Capturing Kids Hearts
Certification
- Dyslexia Certificate, University of Houston-Victoria, 2022
- Texas Educator Certificate, Texas, 2009-Present, Special Education (EC-12)
- Texas Educator Certificate, Texas, 2010-Present, English as a Second Language/Generalist (EC-6)
Timeline
Dyslexia Teacher
Budewig Intermediate School
01.2022 - Current
Response to Early Intervention and Dyslexia (R.E.I.D)
Budewig Intermediate School
01.2012 - 01.2022
SPED Team Leader/Resource
Cummings Elementary School
01.2011 - 01.2012
Teacher-Total Learning Center (TLC)
Mahanay Elementary School
01.2010 - 01.2011
Teacher-READ 180!
Alief Taylor High School
01.2008 - 01.2010
Teacher-Language
Alief Taylor High School
01.2005 - 01.2008
Teacher- Co-teach (Science)
Alief Taylor High School
01.2003 - 01.2006
M.Ed. in Curriculum And Instruction - Literacy Studies
University of Houston-Victoria
Completed coursework for EC-12 Special Education -
ACP
Courses taken towards Masters in Clinical Psychology -
Texas Southern University
B.S., Psychology; Minor-Biology -
University of Houston-UP
- Dyslexia Certificate, University of Houston-Victoria, 2022
- Texas Educator Certificate, Texas, 2009-Present, Special Education (EC-12)
- Texas Educator Certificate, Texas, 2010-Present, English as a Second Language/Generalist (EC-6)
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