KAREN BAKER
**** ********* ****** * #***** Fort Worth, TX 76137
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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
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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