Carey Harris
Raleigh,North Carolina
Summary
Dynamic early childhood educator with a steadfast, life-long commitment to education. Eager to apply a diverse skill set including strong organizational abilities, effective communication skills, and proficiency in executing engaging direct instruction lessons for an optimal learning environment. Passionate about innovation, relationships, teamwork, creativity, and technology to enhance the educational experience.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Thales Academy
07.2021 - Current
- Collaborate with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Educate students in foundational concepts through direct instruction in reading and math.
- Provide nurturing, structured setting to foster appropriate social and emotional experiences with peers and adults.
- Implement age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners through hands on learning.
Lead Kindergarten Teacher
White Memorial Weekday School
09.2015 - 05.2020
- Established and maintained consistent classroom rules and expectations for obedience.
- Designed and crafted clear, engaging, and interactive lessons to meet curriculum objectives ensuring student mastery.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Brainstormed ideas for improving existing language arts content, contributing enhancement of educational materials and resources.
- Continued knowledge of current scholarly and business trends related to early education literacy to incorporate new insights and best practices.
Kindergarten Teacher
Wake County Public Schools
08.2003 - 09.2006
- Provided differentiated instruction for curriculum objectives by tailoring lessons to meet diverse student needs and abilities.
- Integrated creative learning and developmental play centers to promote active engagement enhancing student outcomes.
- Served as grade level chair, facilitating communication and collaboration among educators to improve instructional practices and student achievement.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities, and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
Special Education Teacher
Wake County Public Schools
07.2001 - 08.2003
- Created and managed Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and objectives based on students' unique needs and abilities.
- Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of North Carolina Special Education Law regulations (IDEA) to advocate and serve students identified with learning disabilities.
- Provided alternative learning strategies and social skills development to students with special needs to ensure success in public school setting.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education- Learning Disabilities
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC05.2001
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC05.1999
Skills
- Direct Instruction
- Creative Teaching Strategies
- Special Education Law
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Child development expertise
- Literacy development
- Technology Integration
- Group Instruction
- Instructional Methods
- Learning Assessments
Timeline
Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Thales Academy
07.2021 - Current
Lead Kindergarten Teacher
White Memorial Weekday School
09.2015 - 05.2020
Kindergarten Teacher
Wake County Public Schools
08.2003 - 09.2006
Special Education Teacher
Wake County Public Schools
07.2001 - 08.2003
Master of Arts - Special Education- Learning Disabilities
East Carolina University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
East Carolina University
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