Carly Hughes
Arlington
Summary
Passionate special education teacher with experience in educating elementary and middle school students with and without disabilities in literacy, beginning math, speech, and social emotional needs. Embraces a teaching philosophy and classroom management style based on developing intrinsic motivation in students by centering students' strengths and accommodating their needs. Experienced in innovatively using researched backed methods of instruction to help students reach their potential in communication and literacy specifically.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Tutor
Myself
08.2023 - Current
- Met with parents and teachers to discuss student progress and address concerns.
- Used positive reinforcement, repetition, and review to help students master challenging material.
- Designed explicit, individualized instruction for students in areas of need
- Managed Behaviors
- Provided after school care and instruction to elementary age students
Summer School English Teacher
Wonderland Academy
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Managed a large group of English as a Second Language students
- provided exposure to English through play based activities
MIPA Teacher
Long Branch Elementary School
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Planned and directed all classroom instruction and management, as well as writing and directing IEPs and their meetings and parent conferences for 5 autistic students in Kindergarten and First Grade.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, therapists, specialists, instructional assistants, and parents to help students reach IEP goals through discussing instructional strategies and providing feedback.
- Managed two Instructional Assistants
- Managed student social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
- Incorporated AAC device usage into classroom instruction.
Student Teacher
Prince William County Public Schools
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Completed over 150 hours of student teaching covering ages 3rd grade through 8th grade
- Planned full Units of 7th grade math
- Directed 4 weeks of instruction for 3rd through 5th grade SPED Reading, Math, and Social Studies
Personal Care Attendant
Positive Reinforcement ABA
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Shadowed an BCBA therapist administering ABA to an 18 year old male client with down syndrome and autism
- Provided support with interventions as well as hygienic and personal care to the client
- Planned and implemented educational support with ASL vocabulary and sight word recognition
Adaptive Recreation Camp Leader
Loudoun County Parks And Recreation
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Planned and led activities and trips for disabled and autistic children ages 10-14
Education
Master of Education - Special Education
University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA05.2021
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Identifying and planning accommodations
- Communication with teaching professionals
- Planning and implementing social emotional interventions
- Managing small and large groups of elementary and middle school students in differing settings
- Using researched backed strategies to plan literacy interventions for young students
- Using differentiated instruction methods to reach students of all skills and abilities
- Understanding and use of the Universal Design for Learning
- Modifying instruction and lesson planning based on student needs
- Familiarity with high tech communication devices such as an AAC Device
References
- Randy Lott (randy.lott@apsva.us)- MIPA 3-5 Teacher Long Branch ES
- Tate Bennett (tatebennett329@gmail.com)-Tutoring Client
Certification
TEFL Certification
State of Virginia Teaching License
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Summer School English Teacher
Wonderland Academy
07.2024 - 08.2024
Private Tutor
Myself
08.2023 - Current
MIPA Teacher
Long Branch Elementary School
08.2022 - 06.2023
Student Teacher
Prince William County Public Schools
01.2022 - 04.2022
Personal Care Attendant
Positive Reinforcement ABA
06.2020 - 09.2020
Adaptive Recreation Camp Leader
Loudoun County Parks And Recreation
06.2018 - 08.2019
Master of Education - Special Education
University of Mary Washington
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Mary Washington
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