Krista Barse
Bristol,CT
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement. Resilient teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion. Educator equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. Extensive experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Case Manager
Within Reach LLC
10.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address 25 client's needs and goals.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
- Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
Special Education Teacher
North Haven Public Schools
02.2021 - 08.2022
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals for as many as 20 students per school year
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Managed and taught class sizes up to 25 students
Educational Consultant
Integrated Wellness
04.2020 - 02.2021
- Provided personalized customer service to parents and guardians regarding academic needs of students through phone calls, email and live video chat.
- Analyzed and restructured educational programs to comply with board regulations.
- Coordinated training and professional development courses for teachers and school administrators to create new teaching strategies that encourage student learning.
- Collaborated with school board officials to assess areas for improvement in curricula, classrooms, testing and student activities.
Teacher
Vinal Technical School
09.1996 - 06.1998
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education/English
05.1995
Bachelor of Arts - English
05.1995
Skills
- Teach direct care professionals on Individuals Behavior Plans, diet restrictions, care plans, positive language, ABA technique's, SEL techniques
- Case Management Tracking
- Emotional Awareness
- Crisis Intervention
- Conflict Resolution
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Clients Rights
- Intervention Plans
- Case Conferences
- Case Planning and Management
- Staff Training
- Staff Management
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Treatment Planning
- Client Empowerment
- Educational Strategies
Certification
- Certified in PMT, 1/2024
- CPR American Red Cross 3/2025
- DDS Investigator does not expire
- Mandated Reporter 10/23
Timeline
Case Manager - Within Reach LLC
10.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher - North Haven Public Schools
02.2021 - 08.2022
Educational Consultant - Integrated Wellness
04.2020 - 02.2021
Teacher - Vinal Technical School
09.1996 - 06.1998
Central Connecticut State University - Master of Science, Special Education
University of St. Joseph - Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education/English
University of St. Joseph - Bachelor of Arts, English
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