Special Education Mental Health
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EXPERIENCE
MSD Warren Township
Sunny Heights Elementary, Inclusion Teacher, June 2017-Current
Grassy Creek Elementary, Mental Health Classroom Teacher, June 2012-June 2017
Renaissance School, Mental Health Classroom Teacher, January 2007-August 2007
Grassy Creek Elementary, Inclusion Teacher, August 1996-2006
*Worked closely with teachers, parents, therapists, and administrators to meet the needs of students
*Provided academic and behavioral supports in the general classroom and resource room to students with special needs ranging from kindergarten through fourth grade
*Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress
*Maintained compliancy of special education paperwork and timelines, developing and writing IEP’s and met parents and school staff to create and update information
District Behavior Coordinator, August 2007- June 2012
*Provided supports to teachers and administrators Pre-K to high school for challenging students through observations, developing behavior plans, implementing supports in the classrooms and sitting in on case conferences
*Provided training to new teachers, assistants, bus drivers, teachers, and administrators on topics such as de-escalation, crisis intervention, and positive behaviors in the classroom setting Danville Community Schools
North and South Elementary Schools, Special Education and General Education Teacher, July 1991 – August 1996
*Worked with teachers, parents, counselors, and administrators to meet the needs of students
*Provided academic and behavioral supports in general education classroom and resource room to students with special needs
*Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress
*Maintained compliancy of special education paperwork and timelines, developing and writing IEP’s and met parents and school staff to create and update information
Rheumatology Associates
*Worked on charting paperwork and in the lab during summer and breaks in college
Tennis Instructor
*Taught tennis to children and adults during college KARA WELCH
PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY
Resilient and hardworking Special Education
Teacher of 33 years, familiar with
challenges associated with working in the
school environment and teaching special
needs children. Exceptional skills working
with teachers, parents, and specialists to
meet educational, emotional, and behavioral
needs of students.
Remains positive under times of stress or
conflict. Works well with parents, teachers,
administrators, and therapists to problem
solve and develop supports and strategies
for students in their classrooms.
CONTACT
INFORMATION
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KARA WELCH
SKILLS & ABILITIES
*Work effectively with adults
*Providing differentiated instruction
and work
*Strong skills with de-escalation of
students in crisis
*Problem solving strategies needed
to help improve behavior
*Using and tracking data to make
informed decisions
*Friendly and approachable
*Leadership roles in jobs
LEADERSHIP
*PBIS Tier 2 Committee
*New Teacher Mentor
*Team Leader
*Union Representative, Grassy
Creek
*Social Committee Member
*Provided support to other
teachers by observing and writing
behavior plans
*Non-violent Crisis Intervention
Trainer for the district
*Provided trainings during and after
school for Special Education and
behavior related topics
EDUCATIONE EDUCATION
EDUCATION
Butler University, 2005
Masters in effective teaching, Special Education Emphasis Butler University, 1998
Special Education Endorsements, Mildly Mentally Handicapped and Emotional Disabled
Butler University, 1991
Bachelor of Science Degree, Elementary education
REFERENCES
Bart Lewis
MSD Warren Township
Sunny Heights Principal
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Sandy Padgett
MSD Warren Township
Reading Interventionist
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Kimberly Brown
MSD Warren Township
Parent of prior student
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Kelly Romano
MSD Warren Township
Blind Low Vision Teacher
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