Jennifer Carson
Virginia Beach
Summary
I am a special education teacher equipped with a positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs, excited to extend my expertise to the preschool/pre-kindergarten level. Adept in differentiated instruction and fostering strong relationships, I also excel in creating inclusive, supportive environments, enhancing student academic success, and personal growth. I am skilled in collaboration and classroom management, which significantly improves learning outcomes for diverse learners. I am a highly organized individual who is able to multi-task and adapt quickly to change in classroom dynamics. I look forward to this next chapter in my journey as an educator.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
VBCPS (Alanton Elementary)
08.2018 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet varied needs of students, enhancing educational accessibility.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Integrated social skills training into curriculum, facilitating improved peer interactions and social integration.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Created culturally responsive classroom environment, acknowledging and celebrating diversity among students.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Promoted self-advocacy and independence in students with disabilities by teaching self-management and decision-making skills.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Implemented individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs, ensuring personalized support.
Special Education Teacher
VBCPS (Glenwood Elementary)
08.2016 - 12.2017
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
Special Education Paraprofessional
VBCPS (Malibu Elementary)
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
Special Education Paraprofessional
VBCPS (Providence Elementary)
02.2012 - 06.2015
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education instruction and support services.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Supported students with various disabilities through one-on-one tutoring sessions, improving their understanding of course materials and concepts.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Enhanced students'' learning experiences by implementing individualized educational plans and adapting teaching methods for special needs students.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Partnered with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other related service providers to ensure comprehensive support for each individual student''s growth and progress.
- Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Served as a liaison between general education teachers and special education professionals, fostering collaborative relationships that benefitted all students involved.
- Utilized assistive technology tools strategically in order to facilitate increased independence among students with diverse learning needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA12-1998
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans
- Learning disabilities support
- Classroom organization
- Relationship building
- Collaboration with teachers
- Lesson planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Student advocacy
- Nonverbal communication
- Inclusion strategies
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
VBCPS (Alanton Elementary)
08.2018 - Current
Special Education Teacher
VBCPS (Glenwood Elementary)
08.2016 - 12.2017
Special Education Paraprofessional
VBCPS (Malibu Elementary)
08.2015 - 06.2016
Special Education Paraprofessional
VBCPS (Providence Elementary)
02.2012 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Old Dominion University
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