Carisa Weaver
Anna,TX
Summary
Dynamic leader and educator with a proven track record at Melissa ISD, adept in fostering student achievement and supporting faculty development. Excelled in special education and academic administration, leveraging analytical skills and a strength-based approach to enhance educational outcomes. Demonstrated excellence in parent engagement and professional development, significantly contributing to a positive and safe learning environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Resource Math Teacher/Case Manager
North Creek Elementary - Melissa ISD
08.2024 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals for 50 resource math students.
- Facilitated IEP meetings by using a family-centered, strength-based approach for a caseload of 25 students.
- Partnered with and supported general education teachers from across academic departments and grade levels in implementing strategies to meet the needs of their special education students.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction and monitored student progress to a range of neurodiverse students.
Assistant Principal
Melissa Middle School - Melissa ISD
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Supervised and evaluated 25 teachers and support staff as their TTESS appraiser and through instructional leadership.
- Facilitated and conducted professional development for faculty and staff on effective teaching strategies (i.e. Fundamental 5), classroom management strategies (i.e. CHAMPS), and behavior modification (i.e. PBIS, restorative discipline).
- Supported hiring and training of faculty and staff in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies by building productive relationships with families and through restorative discipline practices for approximately 450 students.
- Assisted with compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations.
Academic Dean, Math Department Head, Math Teacher
Melissa Middle School - Melissa ISD
08.2014 - 07.2023
- Researched, recommended, and developed new initiatives and strategies through data analysis to strengthen student success and implemented early interventions for struggling students.
- Developed the master schedule through analysis of the previous year's academic and behavior data while collaborating with administration, counselors, athletic directors, and department heads.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff as a TTESS appraiser and through instructional leadership
- Implemented The CHAMPS classroom management strategies school-wide to improve the learning environment and increase academic success.
- Created instructional and evaluative (i.e. Common Assessments, Benchmarks) materials for Advanced, On-Level, and Modified Math classes in 6th through 8th grade to support teaching staff in accomplishing instructional goals.
Math Teacher
Red Oak Junior High School - Red Oak ISD
08.2012 - 06.2014
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools to help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities while maintaining a positive and supportive learning atmosphere.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways to students and parents, weekly emails to parents included progress reports and lesson synopsis.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Administration
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX09-2022
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies 4-8 Mathematics
The UniversityTexasexas At Dallas
Richardson, TX05-2010
Associate of Science - Liberal Sciences
Richland College
Dallas, TX05-2007
Skills
- Faculty support and development
- Student and family relationships
- Student achievement
- Parent engagement and communication
- Academic administration
- Professional Development
- Special education
- Master class schedule
- School facilities and operations
- CliftonStrengths: Achiever, Input, Learner, Analytical, Responsibility
Certification
Texas Educator Certificate
- Mathematics Grades 4-8
- Special Education Supplemental Grades 4-8
- Principal as Instructional Leader Grades EC-12
Awards
- Difference Maker Award - Melissa ISD
- Teacher of the Year - Melissa Middle School
Timeline
Special Education Resource Math Teacher/Case Manager
North Creek Elementary - Melissa ISD
08.2024 - Current
Assistant Principal
Melissa Middle School - Melissa ISD
07.2023 - 08.2024
Academic Dean, Math Department Head, Math Teacher
Melissa Middle School - Melissa ISD
08.2014 - 07.2023
Math Teacher
Red Oak Junior High School - Red Oak ISD
08.2012 - 06.2014
Texas Educator Certificate
- Mathematics Grades 4-8
- Special Education Supplemental Grades 4-8
- Principal as Instructional Leader Grades EC-12
Master of Education - Educational Administration
Lamar University
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies 4-8 Mathematics
The UniversityTexasexas At Dallas
Associate of Science - Liberal Sciences
Richland College
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