Denise Klark
Wilkesboro,NC
Summary
Experienced with implementing individualized education plans for students with special needs. Utilizes differentiated instruction techniques to enhance student learning and engagement. Strong understanding of classroom management and positive behavior support strategies.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Exceptional Education Teacher
Wilkes County Schools
09.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance student support services.
- Develop, Monitor and Implement Behavior Intervention Plan
- Monitored student progress through assessments and adjusted instructional methods accordingly.
Early Intervention Service Coordinator
Children’s Developmental Services Agency
12.2004 - 10.2024
- Link families to early intervention services in Wilkes County consisting of a variety of in-home therapies such as Physical Therapy, Speech Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and others.
- Developed, implemented and maintained Individualized Family Services Plans (IFSP) for children and their families by effectively communicating with team members and monitoring progress and child development.
- Conducted child assessments during intervention visits.
- Offered guidance and support to families of children with disabilities or developmental challenges.
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
- Provided family, individual and group training for Circle of Security International.
Preschool Special Education Teacher
Wilkes Developmental Day School
08.1997 - 12.2004
- Developed individualized education plans to meet diverse learning needs of students.
Exceptional Children’s Teacher
Wilkes Board of Education
08.1995 - 06.1997
- Woodward Middle School – Behavioral/ Emotional Handicapped self Contained
- Miller Creek Intermediate – Educable Mentally Handicapped Self Contained
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Collaborated with parents and team members to develop Individual Education Plans (IEP).
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
Exceptional Children’s Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg Board of Education
04.1994 - 06.1994
- Collaborated with parents and, team members to develop Individual Education Plans (IEP).
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
Education
B.A. Special Education/ Mental Handicaps - undefined
University of North Carolina Charlotte
Charlotte, NC05.1994
Skills
- Commitment to professional integrity
- Assessment skills
- Joint teaching methodologies
- Flexible teaching methods
Certification
- Circle of Security Facilitator, Circle of Security International - 2020- Present
Volunteer Experience
- Special Education Coach 1993-1996
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte Civitan Club 1993-1996
- Anchor Ridge Volunteer 2022 - Present
Timeline
Exceptional Education Teacher
Wilkes County Schools
09.2024 - Current
Early Intervention Service Coordinator
Children’s Developmental Services Agency
12.2004 - 10.2024
Preschool Special Education Teacher
Wilkes Developmental Day School
08.1997 - 12.2004
Exceptional Children’s Teacher
Wilkes Board of Education
08.1995 - 06.1997
Exceptional Children’s Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg Board of Education
04.1994 - 06.1994
B.A. Special Education/ Mental Handicaps - undefined
University of North Carolina Charlotte