Amanda Carmack
Murfreesboro
Summary
Dedicated Pre K Special Education Assistant from Sumner County Board of Education, adept in life skills teaching and fostering patience and empathy. Excelled in creating inclusive classrooms, enhancing student independence by 30%, and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Proven track record in improving educational outcomes through adaptive curriculum and strategic inclusion strategies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre K Special Education Assistant
Sumner County Board of Education
08.2022 - Current
- Managed crisis situations calmly, maintaining safety protocols while supporting the emotional well-being of affected students during challenging moments within the school day.
- Built trust and rapport with students through positive reinforcement and strong communication skills.
- Assisted students in achieving academic goals by providing one-on-one support and small group instruction.
- Enhanced student learning by adapting instructional strategies to individual needs.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Facilitated smooth transitions for students between different school settings by coordinating services and collaborating with relevant professionals.
- In absence of regular teacher, took over to lead all classroom instruction and management.
- Communicated effectively with parents, keeping them informed of their child''s progress and addressing any concerns.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and district regulations related to special education services.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by creating visual supports, sensory accommodations, and structured routines.
- Aided elementary school special education teachers in reinforcing efforts for children with various learning and behavioral needs.
- Increased student independence through the implementation of functional life skills instruction and vocational training programs.
- Supported students'' social-emotional development through modeling appropriate behaviors and teaching self-regulation skills.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Empowered students to advocate for their own needs by teaching self-advocacy skills within an inclusive curriculum framework.
- Collaborated with teachers and other support staff in developing inclusive classroom environments.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and IEP goal progress.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education.
- Conducted individualized assessments to determine students' academic progress.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Developed professional relationships with school staff to contribute to strong learning community.
- Established rapport with students, using positive reinforcement and genuine empathy to build trust and encourage open communication.
- Evaluated instructional materials and resources to ensure alignment with student needs and educational goals.
- Facilitated curriculum lessons in positive, engaging environment to maximize student learning and on-task behavior.
- Improved student behavior by implementing positive reinforcement techniques and behavior management plans.
- Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Developed tailor-fit lesson plans to cater to individual needs of each student.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
Pre K Special Education Assistant
Sumner County Board of Education
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Managed crisis situations calmly, maintaining safety protocols while supporting the emotional well-being of affected students during challenging moments within the school day.
- Built trust and rapport with students through positive reinforcement and strong communication skills.
- Assisted students in achieving academic goals by providing one-on-one support and small group instruction.
- Enhanced student learning by adapting instructional strategies to individual needs.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Facilitated smooth transitions for students between different school settings by coordinating services and collaborating with relevant professionals.
- Provided ongoing progress monitoring and data collection to evaluate student performance and inform instructional adjustments.
- In absence of regular teacher, took over to lead all classroom instruction and management.
- Communicated effectively with parents, keeping them informed of their child''s progress and addressing any concerns.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and district regulations related to special education services.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by creating visual supports, sensory accommodations, and structured routines.
- Increased student independence through the implementation of functional life skills instruction and vocational training programs.
- Supported students'' social-emotional development through modeling appropriate behaviors and teaching self-regulation skills.
- Aided elementary school special education teachers in reinforcing efforts for children with various learning and behavioral needs.
- Empowered students to advocate for their own needs by teaching self-advocacy skills within an inclusive curriculum framework.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and IEP goal progress.
- Collaborated with teachers and other support staff in developing inclusive classroom environments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education.
- Contributed to the development of a supportive school community by participating in team meetings, events, and committees focused on improving educational outcomes for all learners.
- Conducted individualized assessments to determine students' academic progress.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Improved student behavior by implementing positive reinforcement techniques and behavior management plans.
- Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Established rapport with students, using positive reinforcement and genuine empathy to build trust and encourage open communication.
- Facilitated curriculum lessons in positive, engaging environment to maximize student learning and on-task behavior.
- Evaluated instructional materials and resources to ensure alignment with student needs and educational goals.
- Developed professional relationships with school staff to contribute to strong learning community.
- Developed tailor-fit lesson plans to cater to individual needs of each student.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
- Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
- Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
- Instructed student activities to implement goals for remediation of deficiencies and drive student success.
- Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
- Observed individuals or groups of students in variety of settings to maintain safe and positive learning environment.
- Promoted good study habits and student independence to improve quality of student outcomes.
- Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
- Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
- Maintained classroom equipment and work area to promote safe learning environment and meet mandated requirements.
- Delivered efficient instruction by assisting with lesson planning and materials preparation.
- Kept open and frequent communication with families to provide regular updates on child's academic progress and individualized needs.
Coach/Van Driver
Chris White's Extreme Martial Arts
08.2017 - 08.2020
- Promoted sportsmanship values among athletes, fostering a positive competitive atmosphere within the team environment.
- Boosted player confidence through personalized training sessions and continuous feedback.
- Developed strong relationships with players'' families to encourage support and involvement in their athletic growth.
- Enhanced team performance by developing and implementing effective coaching strategies.
- Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices, techniques, and insights for overall program improvement.
- Managed practice schedules, ensuring efficient use of time and resources for optimal results.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Improved team cohesion by organizing regular bonding activities and fostering a supportive environment.
- Facilitated open communication between players, parents, staff members, ensuring that all concerns were addressed promptly and effectively.
- Increased athlete''s skills development through individualized training plans based on each player''s strengths and weaknesses.
- Reduced player injury rates with the implementation of tailored warm-up routines and strength conditioning exercises.
- Boosted player recruitment, by establishing strong relationships with local schools and sports clubs.
- Collaborated with school officials to ensure student-athletes' academic and athletic commitments were balanced effectively.
- Improved team's win-loss record, by focusing on developing advanced tactical strategies.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing athletes with constructive feedback and setting clear goals for improvement.
- Negotiated with sports equipment suppliers, securing high-quality gear for team at reduced cost.
- Organized and led community sports events, promoting physical activity and sportsmanship in local area.
- Facilitated recovery programs for injured athletes, accelerating their return to peak performance levels.
- Streamlined travel arrangements for away games, ensuring efficient logistics and minimizing disruptions to players' routines.
- Enhanced public relations, by engaging with media and participating in interviews to increase team's visibility.
- Enhanced players' strategic understanding, by conducting detailed video analysis sessions.
- Developed athletes' skills in various sports, enhancing team performance and individual competence.
- Implemented personalized training plans for athletes, resulting in improved physical fitness and performance.
- Increased fan engagement, by organizing meet-and-greet events with players and coaching staff.
- Developed code of conduct for team, promoting discipline and respect both on and off field.
- Fostered positive and inclusive team environment, leading to increased team cohesion and morale.
- Enhanced game-day strategies, by meticulously analyzing opponents' tactics and adjusting team plans accordingly.
- Led team to win regional championships, by instilling strong work ethic and resilience in players.
- Conducted workshops on nutrition and mental health for athletes, contributing to their overall well-being and performance.
- Developed relationships with clients to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
- Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hunter Lane High School
Madison, TN05.1998
Skills
- Life skills teaching
- Patience and empathy
- Inclusion strategies
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Emotional regulation
- Teacher assistance
- Adaptive curriculum
- Visual supports
- Teacher support
- Documentation
- Social skills training
- Activity planning
- Data collection
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Sensory integration
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Educational assistance
- IEP compliance
- Behavior improvements
- Progress monitoring
- Motor skills development
- Social integration
- Educational support
- Nonverbal communication
- Academic support
- Individual instruction
- Social development and integration
- Assistive technology
- Autism support
- IEP implementation
- Teaching and instruction
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Special needs
- Autism and spectrum disorders
- Feeding assistance
- Behavioral plan management
- Parental interaction
- Life skills development
- Learning environment management
- Social development support
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Pre K Special Education Assistant
Sumner County Board of Education
08.2022 - Current
Pre K Special Education Assistant
Sumner County Board of Education
08.2021 - 08.2022
Coach/Van Driver
Chris White's Extreme Martial Arts
08.2017 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
Hunter Lane High School
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