Stephanie Mrzena
Certificated Teacher- Special Education And Elementary Education K-8
Snoqualmie,WA
Summary
My Vision: To ensure that all students regardless of gender, cultural background, ability or lived experiences finds a safe space to thrive and succeed in my classroom.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Special Education Teacher (LRC I)
Issaquah School District
Issaquah, WA
08.2022 - Current
- Partnered with General Education teachers across grade levels and educational departments.
- Helped students with IEP goals to integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for the implementation of Universal Design for Learning practices and support strategies.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Delivered effective differentiated classroom instruction to students with a range of learning styles and interests.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Monitored student performance and collected data to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Home Educator
Self
09.2014 - 06.2016
- Successfully homeschooled my child through grades 3 and 4 utilizing a hybrid program in partnership with the Texas Public School System and K12 Virtual platform in Washington State
- Adapted lesson plans to meet my child’s specific needs and interests
- Worked within a structured framework that aligned with state standards and grade level objectives
Communication Specialist
SanMar Corporation
Issaquah, WA
03.1996 - 09.2010
- Developed and implemented training programs for 76 employees
- Interacted daily with globally diverse multicultural environments
- Responsible for all training documentation and technology resources
- Organized subject matter experts to efficiently transfer knowledge between departments and within project teams.
Education
Special Education Certification - Special Education Student Teaching
Snoqualmie Middle School
Snoqualmie, WA 08.2022 - 10.2022
General Education Certification - Elementary Education Student Teaching
Opstad Elementary School
North Bend, WA 10.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor's of Arts Dual: SPED K-12/Gen Ed K-8 -
Western Governors University
Washington State Chapter 10.2019 - 12.2021
Skills
Implementing UDL Strategies
undefinedTimeline
Special Education Teacher (LRC I)
Issaquah School District
08.2022 - Current
Special Education Certification - Special Education Student Teaching
Snoqualmie Middle School
08.2022 - 10.2022
General Education Certification - Elementary Education Student Teaching
Opstad Elementary School
10.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor's of Arts Dual: SPED K-12/Gen Ed K-8 -
Western Governors University
10.2019 - 12.2021
Home Educator
Self
09.2014 - 06.2016
Communication Specialist
SanMar Corporation
03.1996 - 09.2010
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