CARISSA RUNYAN
Teacher
Temecula,CA
Summary
To obtain a position in Education as a Middle School Teacher that will allow me to use my strong passion for student development coupled with skills and experience that will enable me to make a difference in the Temecula Valley specifically at Linfield Christian School. I am a results-oriented college graduate with my Master of Science (M.S.) in Education with a Dual Preliminary Multiple Subject and Education Specialist Credential in Mild/Moderate Disabilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Resource Specialist Teacher
Temecula Valley Unified School District
Temecula, CA
10.2019 - Current
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Organized instruction material, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of students.
Cross Country Coach
Linfield Middle School
Temecula, United States
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Developed respect through appearance, behavior, language and conduct during practices and games.
- Showed physical vitality and enthusiasm for sport with use of good judgment in decision-making.
- Planned, instructed and supervised daily practice sessions.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Evaluated tapes of competition matches to assess strategies and plan counter approaches.
- Educated players on nutrition and positive life choices for better health and performance.
- Increased player strength, agility and game skills through successful practices.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER, TVUSD
Temecula Unified School District
09.2019 - 10.2019
- Provide learning experiences and teaches the course of study prescribed by the District approved curriculum
- Adapts this curriculum, as appropriate, to meet the special needs of students
- Develop and use instructional materials which address all modalities for use with a wide range of student developmental levels
- Provide individualized instruction designed to meet the academic and motivational needs of all students
- Evaluate academic and social growth of students and keep appropriate records
- Establish and maintain standards of student control required to achieve effective participation in all activities
- Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, socio-emotional and academic problems
- Create an effective environment for learning through use of functional displays such as bulletin boards, interest centers, etc
- Maintain professional competence through participation in professional growth activities.
INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT II RSP
09.2016 - 09.2019
- Observes and records behavior patterns and develops appropriate techniques toreinforce acceptable behavior
- Assists students in academic and non-academic subjects as directed
- Monitors administration of student testing and scores tests as directed
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- Assists instructional personnel with the development and presentation of learningmaterials and instructional exercises
- Tutors students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow up learningactivity
- Oversees and supervises students during classroom activities, in the library and onfield trips, as well as during lunch and other school day breaks
- Assists in the development of a variety of instructional materials
- Performs a variety of regular clerical duties, such as filing, typing or duplicatingmaterials
- Maintains student record, files, and data collection
- Operates a variety of instructional media, office machines and equipment
- Maintains discipline in the absence of the teacher
- Maintains records of materials and equipment as directed
- Participates in District in-service programs.
Assistant Cross Country Coach
Linfield Christian High School
Temecula, California
08.2016 - 11.2016
- Taught fundamental skills, team play and team strategy to build optimal running team.
- Oriented student-athlete participants to cross country program.
- Monitored academic progress of student-athletes throughout school year.
- Collected physicals paperwork and other athlete documentation for compliance with state and school policies.
- Educated players on nutrition and positive life choices for better health and performance.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
Assistant Cross Country Coach
Temecula Valley High School
Temecula, United States
08.2015 - 11.2015
- Taught fundamental skills, team play and team strategy to build optimal running team.
- Oriented student-athlete participants to cross country program.
- Monitored academic progress of student-athletes throughout school year.
- Collected physicals paperwork and other athlete documentation for compliance with state and school policies.
- Educated players on nutrition and positive life choices for better health and performance.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
Education
Master of Science - Education
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA 01.2018 - 08.2021
CREDENTIAL - Special Education
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA 08.2019 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - LIBERAL STUDIES
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA 09.2016 - 12.2018
Skills
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Accomplishments
- Leadership Team for 2020-2021
- Teacher of the Year 2020-2021
- Head of the Special Education Department 2020-2021
- Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans.
Certification
Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
Awards
Teacher of the Year 2019-2021 School Year
Timeline
Cross Country Coach
Linfield Middle School
08.2021 - 11.2021
Resource Specialist Teacher
Temecula Valley Unified School District
10.2019 - Current
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER, TVUSD
Temecula Unified School District
09.2019 - 10.2019
CREDENTIAL - Special Education
California Baptist University
08.2019 - 08.2021
Master of Science - Education
California Baptist University
01.2018 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - LIBERAL STUDIES
California Baptist University
09.2016 - 12.2018
INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT II RSP
09.2016 - 09.2019
Assistant Cross Country Coach
Linfield Christian High School
08.2016 - 11.2016
Assistant Cross Country Coach
Temecula Valley High School
08.2015 - 11.2015
Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
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