Corrie Filstrup
Fairfield
Summary
Dedicated educator with over five years of experience in operating a community daycare business, demonstrating exceptional communication and coordination skills. A strong advocate for children's learning and wellbeing, complemented by leadership roles including REU Booster Treasurer, PTA President, and Event Coordinator. Expertise in special education encompasses developing individualized education plans tailored to diverse learning needs, ensuring every child receives the necessary support for success. Recognized for reliability, effective classroom management, and a collaborative approach that adapts seamlessly to evolving educational environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Solano County Office of Education
08.2022 - Current
- Maintain a classroom of 8 Moderate to severe Autistic students
- Manage a student caseload of 8 to 10 students, all with IEPs
- Enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order.
- Home Hospital Instruction services for students not healthy enough to be in the classroom
- Teach and train Paraprofessional teaching strategies to help manage classroom routines and student behaviors
- Developed individualized education plans to meet diverse student needs.
- Implemented behavioral strategies to enhance classroom management and student engagement.
Special Education Teacher
H.Glenn Richardson
08.2019 - 08.2022
- Maintain a classroom of 5 to 7 Moderate to severe Autistic students
- Manage a student caseload of 5 to 7 students all with IEP's
- Enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order.
- Member of H. Glenn Richardson Safety Committee
- Designed and adapted instructional materials to support varied learning styles.
- Trained staff on special education regulations and best practices for inclusion.
Campus Supervisor
Crystal Middle School
12.2018 - 08.2019
- Maintain a safe school campus for students and staff daily
- Manage School Detention
- Enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order.
- Member of Crystal Middle School's Safety Committee
- Supervised student behavior and interactions to ensure a safe school environment.
- Collaborated with teachers and staff to address student needs and concerns effectively.
- Implemented conflict resolution strategies, fostering positive relationships among students.
Para Educator
H.Glenn Richardson
03.2018 - 12.2018
- Para Educator 3.
- Responsible for the safety of one student with moderate to severe autism.
- Provide help with educational and personal growth for my one on one student.
- Work closely with teacher & Other staff to ensure proper and safe environment.
- Supported classroom instruction by assisting teachers with lesson planning and implementation.
- Facilitated individual and group activities to enhance student learning outcomes.
Daycare Provider
Filstrup Family Home Daycare
07.2012 - 03.2018
- Owner/Operator of a successful childcare business.
- Responsible for the welfare of 7-8 children ages 6 weeks to 14 years of age.
- Provide for fun, educational and personal growth for children 12 hours/day, 5 days/week.
- Enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order.
- Plan & coordinate student schedules across 3 schools for drop off and pick up.
- Work closely with state & local agencies to ensure proper and safe environment.
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans to enhance cognitive and social skills.
- Supervised daily activities and ensured safety of children in engaging environment.
- Implemented positive behavior management strategies to promote emotional development.
Education
Masters - Special Education with Distinction in (Moderate/Severe)
National University
La Jolla, CA02.2025
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ02.2019
Associate's degree - Science
Solano Community College
Fairfield, CA01.2009
Associate's degree - Liberal Science (emphasis On Child Development)
Diablo Valley Junior College
Pleasant Hill, CA01.1999
Skills
- First Aid & CPR Certification
- Strong Communicator, Confident & Assertive
- Parent-teacher communication: Effectively work with parents
- Creative Student Engagement & Motivating Students
- Behavioral intervention strategies
- Individualized education plans
- Collaborative teamwork
- Lesson planning and delivery
- Special needs advocacy
- Inclusion strategies, IEP, and BIP implementation
- Trained in CPI and NCI experience
- Paraprofessional oversight
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Solano County Office of Education
08.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher
H.Glenn Richardson
08.2019 - 08.2022
Campus Supervisor
Crystal Middle School
12.2018 - 08.2019
Para Educator
H.Glenn Richardson
03.2018 - 12.2018
Daycare Provider
Filstrup Family Home Daycare
07.2012 - 03.2018
Masters - Special Education with Distinction in (Moderate/Severe)
National University
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Associate's degree - Science
Solano Community College
Associate's degree - Liberal Science (emphasis On Child Development)
Diablo Valley Junior College