CARRIE STRONG
JACKSON,MICHIGAN
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Special Education- Northwest Community School
Jackson , MI
2021.01 - Current
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Improved students' skills by two grade levels
Special Education
North Adams-Jerome Public School
2018.01 - 2021.01
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- 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.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Completed intensive leadership training and provided training to colleagues on applied behavior analysis.
Middle School Special Education, National Heritage Academy
Lansing , MI
2017.01 - 2018.01
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Support Coordinator
LifeWays Community Mental Health
Jackson , MI
2015.01 - 2017.01
- Interviewed clients, families or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
Education
Masters of Arts - Autism, Disorder
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI07.2021
Bachelors of Arts - History Teacher Education
Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI05.1999
B.A. - Secondary Education, Psychology
Siena Heights University
Provisional Certification: Elementary Education Michigan Provisional Certification: Special Education, Learning Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder -
Skills
- Admission, Review and Dismissal Process
- Student Records Management
- Material Selection
- Motivating Students
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Learning Style Assessment
- Faculty Coordination
- Curriculum Adjustments
- In-Depth Knowledge of Autism
- Parent Communication
- Verbal and Non-verbal Communication
Timeline
Elementary Special Education- Northwest Community School
2021.01 - Current
Special Education
North Adams-Jerome Public School
2018.01 - 2021.01
Middle School Special Education, National Heritage Academy
2017.01 - 2018.01
Support Coordinator
LifeWays Community Mental Health
2015.01 - 2017.01
Masters of Arts - Autism, Disorder
Spring Arbor University
Bachelors of Arts - History Teacher Education
Siena Heights University
B.A. - Secondary Education, Psychology
Siena Heights University
Provisional Certification: Elementary Education Michigan Provisional Certification: Special Education, Learning Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder -
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