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Karen Smith

North Attleboro,MA

Summary

Highly experienced special educator with focus on student success through accurate assessment of learning obstacles and understanding of student history. Successful track-record reducing the achievement gap for struggling learnings, using proven intervention strategies.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Teacher - Grade 4 Team

Community Elementary School
09.2021 - Current
  • Analyze student history and academic performance to develop IEPs with measurable objectives
  • Cultivated strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement.
  • Provide instruction to students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.

Remote Classroom -Grade 4 Teacher

North Attleboro Elementary Schools
03.2020 - 06.2021
  • Delivered standard-based learning to 29 students from three elementary schools in online setting.
  • Provided digital platforms to increase student independence, tracked progress, and met to facilitate better understanding of materials
  • Conducted formal and standardized testing

Co-Taught 4th & 5th- Special Education Teacher

Community Elementary School
09.2015 - 03.2020
  • Work closely with co-teacher to design and deliver differentiated instruction to integrated classroom
  • Evaluate student performance, and monitor efficacy of intervention strategies using rigorous data collection and reporting tools
  • Implement behavior plans
  • Coordinate with IEP Team members to facilitate timely reporting of student progress, through progress reports, annual meetings, and three year reevaluations.

Self Contained Learning Center (ILC)- Teacher

Community Elementary School
09.2011 - 05.2015
  • Created positive, well-structured, alternate-learning environment for students requiring high level of differentiated instruction and social emotional support.
  • Developed instruction using state-defined access points, varied instructional techniques, and technology.
  • Supported social skills development
  • Collaborated with grade level teams to increase inclusion opportunities.
  • Developed MCAS Alternate Portfolio packets

Education

Master of Arts - Special Education

Endicott College
Beverly, MA

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA

Skills

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support students with special needs
  • Formal Evaluations and IEP Development
  • Data-driven instruction
  • Rigorous progress monitoring
  • Analysis and Reporting
  • SEL/Behavior Support
  • Considerations for students with ASD
  • Strong parent communication
  • Facilitate Team Meetings
  • Special Ed procedures and laws

Certification

  • Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner
  • Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement
  • Massachusetts Department of Education DESE-Professional license: Elementary Grades 1-6
  • Special Education: Mild-Moderate Disabilities K-8

Awards

  • SEPAC "Hero Award" 2012
  • SEPAC "Hero Award" 2013
  • SEPAC "Hero Award" 2022


Special Needs Parent Advisory Council

Timeline

Special Education Teacher - Grade 4 Team

Community Elementary School
09.2021 - Current

Remote Classroom -Grade 4 Teacher

North Attleboro Elementary Schools
03.2020 - 06.2021

Co-Taught 4th & 5th- Special Education Teacher

Community Elementary School
09.2015 - 03.2020

Self Contained Learning Center (ILC)- Teacher

Community Elementary School
09.2011 - 05.2015

Master of Arts - Special Education

Endicott College

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

University of Massachusetts

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