Linda Krause
Bloomsburg,PA
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.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Berwick Area School District
Berwick , PA
1985.08 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Organized instruction material, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA05.1985
Skills
- Behavior Modification
- Skills Development
- Admission, Review and Dismissal Process
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Parent Communication
- Verbal and Non-verbal Communication
- Faculty Coordination
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Material Selection
- Classroom Management
- Instructional Strategies
- Motivating Students
- In-Depth Knowledge of Autism
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Behavior Redirection
- Parent Relationship Management
- Different Learning Styles
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Developing Social Skills
Additional Information
I have been a Fitness Instructor for 35 years for BU, a Comfort Keeper during the Pandemic, the AMPES Coordinator for the Berwick area through the ARC and a Deacon and Wedding Coordinator for my church. I am still currently a Big Sister in the BBBS program, a Hospice Volunteer and a hired companion for families with an elderly loved one.
I retired from being a Special Educator for over 35 years for the Berwick ASD. I am a very high energy, empathetic, person who is looking to continue helping others. I have so much to still give and hope to find a part-time position that enables me to do what I love.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Berwick Area School District
1985.08 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
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