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Amber Carter

Tooele

Summary

Dynamic Special Education Teacher with proven success at Tooele County School District, adept in IEP development and classroom management. Skilled in fostering collaboration among staff and parents, implementing evidence-based assessments, and enhancing student engagement through differentiated instruction. Committed to driving positive outcomes for neurodiverse learners through tailored educational strategies and supporting school and district-wide initiatives.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Tooele County School District
08.2019 - Current


  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
  • Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
  • Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.

Personal Banker

KeyBank
01.2015 - 08.2019
  • Worked closely with management to strategize sales techniques to increase branch production and customer service.
  • Networked to increase client base and encourage existing clients to expand financial portfolios.
  • Answered customer questions and explained available services such as deposit accounts, bonds, and securities.
  • Processed customer requests for statements, ordering additional checks, and updating customer personal information in database.
  • Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, completing loan applications, and signing up for new services.
  • Balanced cash drawers and vault accounts on daily basis with zero discrepancies.
  • Processed deposits, withdrawals and ACH transfers accurately.
  • Followed up with customers to gather feedback and provide additional assistance.

Surgical Technologist

NorthPointe Surgical Center
09.2013 - 12.2015
  • Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
  • Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
  • Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
  • Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.

Lead Teller

WellsFargo
08.2005 - 09.2013
  • Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, completing loan applications, and signing up for new services.
  • Investigated and promptly resolved issues with patron accounts.
  • Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
  • Introduced customers to other bank team members to help meet financial needs.
  • Mentored newly hired team members on appropriate responses to patron questions.
  • Created teller schedule to keep weekly and weekend shifts properly staffed.
  • Answered inquiries regarding checking and savings accounts and other related products.
  • Replenished ATM funds in empty canisters prior to validation process.
  • Enforced compliance with bank regulations and policies to reduce financial risks.
  • Mentored and trained new tellers on bank procedures and customer service standards.

Education

Master of Science - Special Education

Utah State University
Logan, UT
05-2025

Bachelor of Science - Special Education Mild/Mod

Utah State University
Logan, UT
05-2021

Skills

  • IEP and BIP implementation and development
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Excellent classroom management
  • Lesson planning and differentiated instruction
  • Student data collection and management
  • Collaborative teamwork with staff and parents
  • Classroom management
  • Small group instruction
  • Paraprofessional oversight
  • MS office proficient
  • Evidence-based assessment

Accomplishments

  • Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans.
  • Awarded Special Education Elementary Teacher of the Year in 2023.

Certification

Administrative License

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Tooele County School District
08.2019 - Current

Personal Banker

KeyBank
01.2015 - 08.2019

Surgical Technologist

NorthPointe Surgical Center
09.2013 - 12.2015

Lead Teller

WellsFargo
08.2005 - 09.2013

Master of Science - Special Education

Utah State University

Bachelor of Science - Special Education Mild/Mod

Utah State University

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