Carolyn Farrell
Rockwood,ON
Summary
Versatile and dedicated retired teacher with focus on individual needs of special and general education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, EAs, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
UGDSB
09.2015 - 06.2023
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Coordinated special education students and educational assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
Special Education Teacher (LRC-16)
UGDSB
09.2013 - 06.2015
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified Ontario curriculum for special-students with special needs using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Kindergarten Teacher
UGDSB
09.1998 - 06.2013
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
- Rewarded student success by utilizing praise and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Incorporated art, music and physical activity into curriculum for well-rounded education.
Core French Teacher
UGDSB
09.1993 - 06.1998
- Communicated with students in French to foster oral proficiency.
- Facilitated learning of French language using variety of instructional methods, resources and tools.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
Education
Bachelor of Education -
University of Western Ontario
London, ONBachelor of Arts -
University of Guelph
Guelph, ONSkills
- Special Education Specialist
- Kindergarten Specialist
- Educational Strategies
- Evidence-Based Assessment
- Positive Learning Environment
- Motivating Students
- Group and Individual Instruction
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
UGDSB
09.2015 - 06.2023
Special Education Teacher (LRC-16)
UGDSB
09.2013 - 06.2015
Kindergarten Teacher
UGDSB
09.1998 - 06.2013
Core French Teacher
UGDSB
09.1993 - 06.1998
Bachelor of Education -
University of Western Ontario
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Guelph
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