Amy Carter
DERBY LINE,VT
Summary
Accomplished Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Orleans Central Supervisory Union, enhancing academic success and personal growth through differentiated instruction and effective classroom management. Skilled in developing IEPs and fostering strong relationships, Significantly contributed to inclusive education strategies and mentored new teachers, demonstrating exceptional collaborative teamwork and autism spectrum knowledge. Special Education Teacher equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. Extensive experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments. To seek and maintain position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
North Country Supervisory Union
09.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- 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.
- Provided targeted instructional support to up to 30 struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
Special Education Teacher
Orleans Central Supervisory Union
08.2011 - 06.2023
- 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 positive learning environment through use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Enhanced students'' communication skills by implementing group activities and collaborative projects.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Promoted self-advocacy and independence in students with disabilities by teaching self-management and decision-making skills.
- Conducted assessments to identify students' strengths and areas for improvement, informing instructional strategies.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive educational and emotional support for students.
- Organized and led professional development sessions for colleagues on inclusive education strategies, improving school-wide support for students with disabilities.
- Collaborated with parents and other educators to develop comprehensive support plans, promoting student success.
- Enhanced communication skills in non-verbal students through integration of alternative and augmentative communication systems.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Walden University
Minneapolis, Minnesota 06.2017
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Small Group Instruction
- Relationship Building
- Lesson Planning
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Data Management
- Inclusion Strategies
- Group and individual instruction
- Parent Communication
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
- New Teacher Mentor
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Danielson Framework Training - 2022-2023 School Year
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
North Country Supervisory Union
09.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Orleans Central Supervisory Union
08.2011 - 06.2023
Master of Science - Education
Walden University
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