KAREN BAKER

**** ********* ****** * #***** Fort Worth, TX 76137

817-***-****

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Seeking a position which allows me to utilize my diverse skills and education in an

organization with flexible growth opportunities.

EXPERIENCE

JULY 2022—JUNE 2023

DIAGNOSTICIAN, HURST, EULESS BEDFORD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Extensive experience in diagnosing and referring students for services internally and externally on behalf of HEBISD

Ability and flexibility to work remotely with little to no supervision while meeting deadlines effectively

Conducted testing and ARD meetings for 2 school campuses

Excellent computer experience and knowledge of Frontline Education software

Excellent time management and organizational abilities

Worked well within team environment or individually

JUNE 2009 – JUNE 2022

DIAGNOSTICIAN, Keller Independent school district

Extensive experience in diagnosing and referring students for services internally and externally on behalf of the KISD

Opened new campus (Sunset Valley) and set up special education program

Built excellent relationships with school administrations, teachers, students and parents to ensure that proper diagnosis and referrals were made.

Organized and completed testing paperwork into data system within deadlines and maintained calendar of testing schedules.

Extensive leadership skills as Lead Diagnostician, mentor to diagnostician graduate students, trainer to new diagnosticians and assisted supervision in streamlining processes.

Recently moved to Play Based Assessment for Early Childhood Special Education for 3 to 5 years old children to broaden my knowledge and experience.

JULY 1995 – MAY 2009

INTERMEDIATE TEACHER, Keller Independent school district

Extensive experience in classroom teaching of 5th and 6th grade students in math, science and social studies.

Worked at 3 different Intermediate school campuses within KISD during this time.

Opened one campus (Parkwood Hill) as a new campus and was instrumental in setting up their special education program

Built relationships with principles, school administration, teachers, students and parents to ensure success of students and communicate any issues or concerns.

Karen Baker

817-***-****

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EDUCATION

DIAGNOSTICIAN CERTIFICATION, university of north texas

MASTERS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION, university of north texas

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION, henderson state university

SKILLS

Organized and proficient in school software

Setup special ed programs in new campuses

Ability to remote work effectively

Excellent communication skills

Strong ability to mentor and train new staff

Excellent at building relationships internally and externally

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