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Brigitte Carter

Oklahoma City,OK

Summary

16 years of primary educational experience: 3 years experience empathetic and organized Special Education Instructional Aide; 16 years offering proven history of developing creative and engaging activities which benefit students with wide breadth of cognitive differences; 16 years experience communicating with teachers, students and parents; 12 years experience as multi-talented Para-Educator directing students and assisting lead teachers; 10 years experience restating lesson information, tutoring, applying rules, working one on one and in groups. Team-minded when collaborating with teachers and implementing set lesson plans and classroom activities. Focused Educator offering 16 years of experience promoting positive and inclusive learning environments. Offering exemplary English language acquisition and English language learner abilities. Inspired to develop engaging curriculum to meet needs of varied learning modalities.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Paraeducator

Prince William Co Schools
Manassas, VA
11.1995 - 02.2016
  • Collaborated with teachers to lesson plan and develop material and help with classroom and workload management.
  • Implemented curriculum with life-based approach.
  • Worked with individual students to provide personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
  • Kept learning environments focused, inclusive and supportive at all times.
  • Maintained student safety in classroom and outside environments.
  • Documented behaviors, interventions and results.
  • Assisted teachers and worked individually with students age 5 to 11 with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
  • Ensured classroom operations and curriculum complied with Prince William Co's IEP standards.
  • Spoke with parents about children's educational outcomes while observing behaviors and promoting sensitivity to each child's needs and condition.
  • Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use.
  • Documented behaviors, implemented interventions and treatment results.
  • Spoke with parents about student needs to garner additional support.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support mentor teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Monitored classroom to observe students' progress in developing skills such as reading and writing as well as manage distracting or inappropriate behavior.
  • Provided diverse assistance to teachers, including clerical support, classroom management and document coordination.
  • Met with team of professionals from different disciplines to implement comprehensive action plan.
  • Organized classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
  • Participated in lesson planning and curriculum implementation through use of parent volunteers and co-workers, which promoted quicker rollout and delivery.
  • Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance to support classroom instruction.
  • Supported instructor with test administration, curriculum development and assignment grading.
  • Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks and supplemental activities.
  • Assisted and mentored students in groups of up to 8 by reviewing lesson teachings and sight words.
  • Took daily attendance, notifying office secretary immediately of any student absences.
  • Oversaw students in classroom, halls and lunchroom to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • Supported classroom activities, including tutoring, grading homework and reviewing exams.
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and positive reinforcement .
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Reviewed students’ progress using assessment method, analysis of test scores and homework completion.

Tutor

Self-Employed
Woodbridge, VA
09.2000 - 09.2010
  • Interacted with parents, students and co-workers to build support networks and enhance student success
  • Crafted effective learning plans to address students' writing weaknesses and strengths.
  • Tracked learning progress in order to identify opportunities to enhance tutoring methods and help students achieve grade level goals.
  • Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills on stronger ones.
  • Developed student confidence though attentive instruction in reading, writing, and math, applying positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Measured outcomes and progress of students using benchmark assessments.
  • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce anxiety of failure in writing.
  • Collaborated with parents to create tutoring sessions appropriate for student's age, learning preference and learning style.
  • Administered feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and build confidence.
  • Tutored over 100 struggling, average and advanced students in reading and math course materials.
  • Assisted children with daily homework tasks by uncovering and removing obstacles to success.
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
  • Assessed current reading levels and planned optimal educational strategies to help students improve comprehension skills.
  • Worked with students in classrooms, small study areas or home environments to provide educational support.
  • Structured activities for interactive learning, including word analysis, reading understanding and fluency skills.
  • Educated students on strategies for effective studying, note taking and test taking.
  • Came to all sessions with advanced knowledge of topics and plan of instruction.
  • Collaborated with colleagues in tutoring reading and math lessons in preparation for exams.
  • Helped students prepare for routine and standardized tests, including college entrance exams.
  • Collaborated with instructors to determine areas of focus and refer students in need of additional assistance.
  • Improved test scores by focusing on reading comprehension, math, and Algebra 1 tactics through one-on-one tutoring sessions.
  • Maintained confidentiality of all sessions and student information.
  • Taught reading comprehension and writing tactics to improve reading and writing skills.

Education

Associate of Science - Allied Health

Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC
1980

Skills

  • Educational support
  • Documentation
  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration
  • Activity planning
  • Virginia IEP compliance
  • Lesson planning
  • Behavior improvements
  • Teacher support
  • Behavioral monitoring
  • Social development and integration
  • Educational assistance
  • Technology use
  • Classroom management
  • Special education
  • Student records management
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Lesson implementation
  • Student progress reporting
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Elementary education

Highly Qualified

A “Highly Qualified” designation is given to Prince William Co Schools Para-Educators if the Para possesses an Associate degree or higher. I am also regarded as “Highly Qualified” due to my extensive training in teaching English as a Second Language.

Timeline

Tutor

Self-Employed
09.2000 - 09.2010

Paraeducator

Prince William Co Schools
11.1995 - 02.2016

Associate of Science - Allied Health

Trident Technical College

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