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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
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
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
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, CT
05.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT
05.2004

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

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