Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Reading,Music,Dancing,Walk/Running
Additional Information
Timeline

Marjorie Jane Charko

Apache Junction,AZ

Summary

Innovative Special Education Teacher bringing 45 plus -including 25 Years in Special Education with expertise/education and experience instructing students. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Current 2022-23 Teacher Evaluation indicates 5 or Mastery Expertise Level. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance.

Overview

51
51
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ESS Teacher SanTan Heights K-8

Florence Unified School District
01.2019 - Current
  • Designed specialized instruction to engage challenged students and promote development of academic skills.
  • Collaborated with specialists and general education classroom teachers to meet needs of Special Education Students requiring support.
  • Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails and Parent Teacher Conferences, Progress Reports and IEP Meetings.
  • Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, providing individual and group support to students

Resource Room Special Education Teacher

Chinook School Division 211
10.2005 - 05.2021
  • Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
  • Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
  • Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
  • Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
  • Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
  • Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
  • Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
  • Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
  • Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
  • Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
  • Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
  • Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
  • Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
  • Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
  • Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
  • Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
  • Provided emotional support to students and families.

General Education Classroom Teacher-gr1,3,8,11

Various
09.1972 - 06.2016
  • Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
  • Related to students through consideration of various socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
  • Mentored students one-on-one to help those struggling or develop special talents.
  • Sourced materials to use in instruction and projects by reaching out to administrators and community.

Education

Bachelor of Education (B.ED) - Special Education K-12

University Of Saskatchewan , Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Applied for Graduate Studies for Masters in Education Psychology- did not complete

One class short of Certification. Did complete most grad level classes in DIAGNOSTIC AND PRESCRIPTIVE TEACHING AND SPEECH Pathology Classes

FORMAL TESTING Training included Language Assessments/ Academic Assessment Tools (Woodcock Johnson,WRAT, Keymath etc)

Trained in Wilson Reading Program/ Eureka Math

Counselling/ Special ED

Portland State University, Portland, OR
03.1995

Grad Level Class in Teaching Reading

Rose College, New York, NY
2003
  • GPA=4.0

Special Education- Cognitive Strategies

Simon Fraser University, Burnaby ,BC,Canada
04.1993

Cognitive Strategies in Learning- neurological approach to how to use Strategies to teach Special Education Students

Skills

  • Learning Strategies
  • Course Materials Development
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Tutoring and Mentoring
  • Google Classroom
  • Teacher Support
  • Classroom Management
  • Learning Style Assessment
  • Classroom Supervision
  • Grading Work
  • Program Planning
  • Lesson Plan Development
  • Parent and Student Communication
  • Classroom Technologies Integration
  • Constructive Student Feedback
  • Program and Classroom Management
  • Classroom Management Techniques
  • Curriculum Standards
  • Instructional Planning
  • IEP Progress Tracking
  • Student Records Management
  • Staff Meetings
  • Student Support
  • Instructional Techniques
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Instruction and Leadership
  • Concept Instruction
  • Formative Assessments and Standard-Based Grading
  • Standardized Testing
  • Behavior Modification
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Multi-Cultural Awareness
  • Instructional Practices
  • Instruction Modifications
  • Student Engagement
  • Model Positive Behaviors
  • Public Speaking Expertise
  • Maintain Records
  • Different Learning Styles
  • Instructional Assistance
  • District Standards
  • Assess Student Progress
  • Teaching Methods Expert
  • Lesson Planning Expertise
  • Diversify Instruction
  • Test and Assignment Evaluation
  • Grading
  • Documentation

Accomplishments

Trained in Direct Instruction in multitude of Specially Designed Programs (SRA/ ORTON GILLINGHAM, NEUROLOGICAL IMPRESS /VKAT etc)


Knowledge of EFFECTIVE SCHOOLS and EFFECTIVE TEACHERS


Owned and developed a Private ESL/ELL business in Vancouver for 10 years- EASY ENGLISH LEARNING SYSTEMS


Bryant Oratory Competitor, Toastmasters Speaking Competition Winner 1992- top 4 in Canada


Completed International Transcripts Evaluation to Complete Arizona Requirements to attain Teaching Certification Mild/ Moderate Disabilities K_12. until 2032



Certification

Canada- 1. Saskatchewan- Alberta, British Columbia- Special Education K-12 Permanent Certificates


USA- Washington State, New York State, Arizona - Special Education K-12

Reading,Music,Dancing,Walk/Running

I was a 5 and 10 km runner  but last run was a 5 km WALK/RUN  July 2020.  


Love 80s and 90, Country Music  Like to dance- all types. I read about news,and brain articles as my brother had a brain injury and lost his speech but was able to develop a new speech area on the other side of brain.

Additional Information

I have gained the ability to teach any child to read. The extensive exposure to a MULTITUDE OF EDUCATIONAL EVALUATIONS AND MATERIALS allows me to be able to find the right materials and teaching strategies to support a student to attain success. People who know me don't always believe me - but after time they see the proof by mere observation. I was not good at Math in high school. I am a good Math teacher because I can teach the skills down to the bone or find strategies to get the concept across. I think Eureka Math is the best general education Math I have seen yet. I have a high Emotional Quotient and can feel other's emotions- making me an empathetic person. Everyday I wake up at 5:30 AM wanting to go to teach. I think I have the best suited career . There are everyday challenges - but working with people with common passion for all students make each day wothwhile.

Timeline

ESS Teacher SanTan Heights K-8 - Florence Unified School District
01.2019 - Current
Resource Room Special Education Teacher - Chinook School Division 211
10.2005 - 05.2021
General Education Classroom Teacher-gr1,3,8,11 - Various
09.1972 - 06.2016
University Of Saskatchewan - Bachelor of Education (B.ED), Special Education K-12
Portland State University - , Counselling/ Special ED
Rose College - , Grad Level Class in Teaching Reading
Simon Fraser University, Burnaby ,BC,Canada - , Special Education- Cognitive Strategies

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