1. Karen S. Robertson
6506 Santa Ana Lane, Indianapolis, IN 46214 | karensr5432@gmail.com | 765.717.2693
Summary of Qualifications
Accomplished special education teacher with eighteen years of experience in the public school setting.
History of managing large caseloads of students, (40+ students), with diverse needs including cognitive,
physical, emotional and behavioral challenges. Skilled with leading challenging case conferences and
developing individualized education plans that best meet the needs of students and maintain positive
relationships with parents. Experience with integrating assistive technology and multimedia into the
classroom setting. Committed to providing a positive, student-centered learning environment in which
students are encouraged and expected to work to their full potential. Excellent rapport with parents and
known as a caring and compassionate teacher.
Professional Experience
August 2009 to present: Special Education Teacher, Essential Skills program, Sugar Grove
Elementary, Center Grove School Corporation,Greenwood,Indiana
 Teacher of record of six to thirteen students annually that have moderate to severe disabilities.
Caseload has included students with significant behavior challenges; non-verbal students;
students with autism spectrum disorder and students with multiple disabilities.
 Develop and implement educational programs that evolve to best meet the needs of a diverse
group of learners. Curriculum includes academic, life skills, social skills and language instruction.
 Skilled in selecting and adapting appropriate teaching materials and designing the learning
environment to best meet the educational, behavioral and sensory needs of students.
 Supervise two to four special education assistants and develop staff schedules to meet students’
needs and IEP requirements including their individual therapy schedules.
 Collaborate with parents and staff to best meet students’ needs and goals. Staff includes
administration, general education teachers,assistants,physical therapists, occupational therapists,
behavior coaches and speech and language therapists.
 Proficient with the IIEP program, functional behavioral assessments and developing positive
behavior intervention plans. Use Structured Teaching techniques as the basis for classroom
structure and management.
 Featured in a video produced by Center Grove School system in which I shared how I used my
iPad professionally and how my students used their iPads in my classroom. This video was shared
within our school system and with other school systems.
 Dedicated to problem-solving in a proactive and a creative manner and employ diverse
techniques to meet student needs including sensory integration activities and individualized
behavior plans.
 Lead a monthly staff meeting to review and practice Crisis Prevention Intervention techniques to
help ensure safety and wellbeing for both students and staff.
August 2000 – August2009: Special Education Teacher, Monroe Central Elementary, Monroe
Central School Corporation, Parker City, Indiana
 Spearheaded and implemented plans to serve a higher percentage of special needs students in an
inclusion model setting.
 Developed and implemented IEPs for students with learning disabilities; mild, moderate and
severe disabilities; multiple disabilities; orthopedic impairments and autism spectrum disorders.
 Managed a caseload of 40+ special needs students, grades kindergarten through six.

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Professional Experience – continued
 Supervised a team of seven - nine special education assistants. Developed their schedules to meet
students’ individual plans and to coordinate with 6+ general education classrooms.
 Provided planning and instruction for special education settings that included both inclusive and
pull-out programs.
 Collaborated with general education teachers to help modify instructional material and assist
them with accommodations to best meet students’ individual needs.
 Chairperson for the school improvement strategy group: Exceptional Learners: Special
Education Strategy Group
August 1998 – June 2000: Special Education Teacher, Morrison-Mock Elementary, Muncie Public
School Corporation, Muncie, Indiana
 Developed and implemented individualized plans for preschool and kindergarten students with
significant intellectual, emotional and behavioral needs.
 Designed a learning environment to safely meet the needs of a diverse group of young special
education students.
 Supervised special education assistants and planned their responsibilities to best meet the needs
of students.
Education
Bachelorof Science, Magna CumLaude, Special Education,Ball State University,Muncie,Indiana
Master ofEducation, Special Education, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana
Teaching Licenses: Mild Mental Disabilities K-12; Severe Disabilities K-12; Learning Disabled K-12;
Elementary/Primary Generalist; Elementary/Intermediate Generalist
Professional Development 2012-2015
YearlyCrisisInterventionTrainingthroughthe National CrisisPreventionInstitute
June 2015: ProjectSUCCESS,curriculummappingforstudentswithmoderate toseveredisabilities
June 2015: ConsciousDiscipline Training
June 2014: iPossibilitiesiPadConference
June 2014: ConsciousDiscipline Training
June 24-28, 2013: Hands inAutismTraining
June 17-21, 2013: TEACCH 5 Day ClassroomTrainingProgram
June 2013: iPossibilitiesiPadConference - Presenter
June 2012: iPossibilitiesiPadConference - Presenter
Memberships and Activities
Memberof LakeviewAssembliesof GodChurch,Indianapolis,Indiana
Memberof worshipteam,LakeviewAssembliesof GodChurch
Memberof the National EducationAssociation