Special Education Teacher
Resume:
Karen Smith-Levering
Wilmington, De 19810
Seeking full-time employment as an educator that enables me to utilize my dual-certification in Special Education/Elementary Education, and my master’s degree in Special Education, including coursework in: Reading Instruction
Education
Wilmington University, master’s degree completed in Special Education, with dual certification in Special Education/Elementary Education, 12/2010.
Wilmington University, B.S. completed in General Studies/Psychology, 12/2005.
University of Delaware, 78 credit hours completed towards a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, 6/1991.
Employment
Reading Instructor: college-level adjunct instruction inside of a remedial reading course, including: comprehension, fluency, academic language, and college readiness skills. Delaware Technical and Community College/Stanton. 09/2015-present.
Substitute Teacher: Instructing students, grades K-12, within Christina and Red Clay Consolidated School Districts, including all types of special education classrooms, through providing substitute teaching services, Kelly Educational, 302/323-4748, 09/2013-present.
ESL Tutor: Instructing students within an English language development program, grades K-12, for proficiency as measured by the annual ACCESS assessment, Red Clay Consolidated School District, 302/552-3700, 10/2014 – 5/2015; Brandywine School District/Kelly Educational, 10/15-present.
Special Education Teacher: Creating Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for 4th grade students, instructing small groups with push-in and pull-out services, progress monitoring, and adapting student academic and behavior programs to suit their individual needs to progress towards their highest academic and social potentials, within the least restrictive environment, Christina School District, Oberle Elementary, Letter of Recommendation: John Lynch, 302/552-2600, 10/2013 - 6/ 2014.
Long-Term Substitute Special Education Teacher: Lead teaching for grades 1, 3, and 5, within a self-contained special education classroom, providing special services for students with moderate disabilities, Christina School District, Maclary Elementary, Principal: Meg Mason, Letter of Recommendation: Stacy Abrams, 302/552-2600, 01/2013 - 06/2013.
Math and Reading Interventionist: Assisting students in Math and Reading within an intervention program, using Journeys and Soar curriculum, Christina School District, Maclary Elementary, Principal: Meg Mason, Letter of Recommendation: Stacy Abrams, 302/552-2600, 01/2013 - 06/2013.
Student Teaching: instructing inside of a co-teaching classroom, 1st grade, elementary education/special education, providing whole and small group instruction, Christina School District, Keene Elementary, Letter of Recommendation: Kathy Eckerd, 08/2010 – 12/2010, with volunteer assistance 1/2010 – 6/2010.
Tutor: Providing external support for students, grades K-12, in the areas of Math, Reading, and study skills, Private client list, 09/1994-present.
Personal Attendant/Caregiver: providing personal aid services for the elderly, including: assistance with daily functional tasks, scheduling, medical assistance, Easter Seals, 302/478-4848, 12/2011-11/2014.
One-One: Providing educational and home community support for an high school student with Traumatic Brain Injury, including: tutoring, community supervision, medical assistance, and home support, Mrs. Beeks, 302/761-5261, 09/2000-10/2005.
General Education Lead Teacher: Instructing students, grades 9-12, in Science and Health, teaching 6th grade as a lead general education teacher, Christiana Christian Academy, 09/1998-06/2000.
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