Cara Brown-Spencer
Bristol
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
Special Education Teacher
Waterbury Board Of Education
Waterbury, CT
08.2016 - Current
- Instructed students in multiple academic areas such as mathematics, reading, and English language Arts
- Delivered effective and standards based differentiated classroom instruction to a diverse range of developmentally challenged students
- 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
- Modified general education curriculum for special education students using various instructional techniques and technologies
- Taught students in a variety of settings, including self-contained and resource environments.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
MTSS Coordinator
North End Middle School
Waterbury, CT
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Guided and supported faculty and staff in development of new programs.
- Collaborated with faculty, staff and students to identify and address institutional challenges.
- Developed and implemented student success initiatives to recognize and encourage achievement.
Extended School Year Teacher
Waterbury Board Of Education
Waterbury, CT
07.2016 - 08.2018
- Created and developed lesson plans according to students' academic needs, including both group and individual work
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Enhanced student learning by optimizing a wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities.
- Applied IEP ESY goals and monitored student progress.
Long Term Special Education Substitute
Waterbury Board Of Education
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a diverse range of developmentally challenged students
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05.2004
Skills
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Student records management
- Student Progress Reporting
- Motivating Students
- Differentiated Instruction
- Disability assessment testing
- Secondary Education
- Google Certified Educator Level 1 & 2
Timeline
MTSS Coordinator
North End Middle School
08.2021 - 06.2023
Special Education Teacher
Waterbury Board Of Education
08.2016 - Current
Extended School Year Teacher
Waterbury Board Of Education
07.2016 - 08.2018
Long Term Special Education Substitute
Waterbury Board Of Education
08.2014 - 06.2016
Master of Science - Special Education
Central Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Connecticut