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
01.2021 - 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
01.2018 - 01.2021
- 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
01.2017 - 01.2018
- 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
01.2015 - 01.2017
- 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
01.2021 - Current
Special Education
North Adams-Jerome Public School
01.2018 - 01.2021
Middle School Special Education, National Heritage Academy
01.2017 - 01.2018
Support Coordinator
LifeWays Community Mental Health
01.2015 - 01.2017
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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