Caitlin Brown
Hampstead,US
Summary
Accomplished Special Education Teacher with extensive experience, specializing in differentiated instruction and behavior modification. Expertise in fostering student progress through collaborative teamwork and effective parent communication ensures comprehensive educational support tailored to individual needs. A dedicated education professional with a strong background in designing and implementing individualized education plans, consistently creating a positive learning environment that promotes student engagement and success. Recently served as a college instructor, facilitating distance learning courses in early childhood education, further enhancing pedagogical skills and adaptability in diverse educational settings.
Overview
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor
Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville, NC
08.2024 - Current
- Enhanced curriculum design to foster engagement among diverse student populations.
- Facilitated learning environment to enhance student participation.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to improve student retention rates.
- Evaluated and adapted course materials based on student feedback and performance.
Special Education Teacher
Department of Defense Education Activity
Jacksonville, NC
09.2012 - 06.2019
- Provided academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support for students in need.
- Provided individualized support in general education environments.
- Created a resource environment conducive to learning.
- Worked closely with specialists and general education teachers to meet the needs of students.
- Offered small group and one-on-one instruction to students requiring reading, writing, and math support.
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Supervised and guided assistants and aides working with students.
Special Education Teacher
Carteret County Schools
Morehead City, NC
08.2009 - 09.2012
- Provided academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support for students in need.
- Reviewed IEP with student's parents, school administrators and student's general education teachers.
- Attended professional development activities to learn best practices in teaching.
- Observed confidentiality rules and regulations to secure student data.
- Gathered data to measure student progress and determine learner needs.
Special Education Teacher
Catoosa County Schools
Tunnel Hill, GA
08.2007 - 06.2009
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Offered small group and one-on-one instruction to students requiring reading, writing, and math support.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss student progress and plan future goals.
- Communicated orally and in writing with students, parents and other professionals.
- Engaged in ongoing professional development activities to stay up-to-date on best practices in special education instruction.
Education
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Elementary Reading and Mathematics
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN, US08-2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Intervention Specialist
Ashland University
Ashland, Ohio05-2007
Skills
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Progress Evaluations
- Student Records Management
- Parent Communication
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Differentiated Instruction
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Behavior Modifications
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Lesson Planning
Certification
- DoDEA Teaching Certificate
- Reading Endorsement
- North Carolina Department of Education Teaching Certificate
- Academically or Intellectually Gifted Certification
Timeline
Instructor
Coastal Carolina Community College
08.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Department of Defense Education Activity
09.2012 - 06.2019
Special Education Teacher
Carteret County Schools
08.2009 - 09.2012
Special Education Teacher
Catoosa County Schools
08.2007 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Intervention Specialist
Ashland University
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Elementary Reading and Mathematics
Walden University