Cari Lefevre
Yuba City,CA
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and differentiated teaching strategies. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and behavioral support provider. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom management, scheduling and development of educational plans for students with learning difficulties.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialized Academic Instructor-Special Education
Sutter County Superintendent Of Schools
07.2012 - Current
- Implemented data-driven instruction to target specific areas of growth for each student, leading to overall improvement in understanding.
- Supported struggling learners with tailored intervention strategies, enabling them to achieve academic success.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving instruction quality and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management and application of IEP accommodations in classroom setting.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops in most major academic content areas including reading, writing and math as well as behavior support.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Completed student progress reports on progress of IEP goals mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Provided individualized instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student achievement.
- Established a positive learning environment by maintaining open lines of communication with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Planned and implemented behavior lessons with students in order to help improve their success both socially and academically in the school setting.
- Utilized the Specialized Educational Information System (SEIS) for development and implementation of student's IEP's.
Education
Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
University of Massachusetts Global
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science
University of Massachusetts Global
01.2008
Skills
- Academic advising
- Subject matter expertise
- Teaching strategies
- Pedagogical Knowledge
- Feedback Delivery
- Curriculum Implementation
- Student Engagement
- Small Group Instruction
- Classroom Instruction
- Social-Emotional Learning training
- Behavior Management
- California teaching credential
- Classroom Management
- Student Records Management
- Performance Assessments
- Elementary Education
- Instructional Best Practices
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Special Needs Students
- Test Proctoring
- Standardized Testing
- Motivating students
- Faculty Collaboration
- Literacy development
- Differentiated Instruction
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Student-Centered Learning
- Program Development
- Special Education
- Parent Communication
- Diversity and Inclusion
Timeline
Specialized Academic Instructor-Special Education
Sutter County Superintendent Of Schools
07.2012 - Current
Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
University of Massachusetts Global
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science
University of Massachusetts Global
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