Carissa Basco
Boerne,TX
Summary
Dynamic and adaptable professional with a strong background in fast-paced environments, visual design, and collaborative teaching. Known for being a quick learner and team player with a keen eye for detail and a strong work ethic. Experienced in delivering exceptional service under pressure, coordinating with diverse teams, and maintaining a polished, guest-ready atmosphere.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Special Education Collab Teacher
Kay Franklin Elementary
San Antonio, Texas
08.2024 - Current
- Provide customized instruction to accommodate varying student needs within a co-teaching framework.
- Design strategies within Individual Education Plans to elevate academic, functional, and behavioral success.
Special Education Teacher
Fair Oaks Ranch Elementary School
Fair Oaks Ranch, TX
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Designed strategies within Individual Education Plans to elevate academic, functional, and behavioral success.
Registered Behavior Technician
Action Behavior Centers
San Antonio, TX
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Implemented targeted behavioral strategies to support learning for autistic students.
- Partnered with BCBAs and interdisciplinary therapists to align behavior and academic interventions.
Art Teacher
Kiker Elementary School
Austin, TX
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to teach art concepts such as perspective, color theory, drawing, and painting.
- Organized hands-on artistic activities to encourage active participation, involvement and team work.
Supervisor & Visual Manager
Kate Spade
Carmel, CA
01.2013 - 12.2016
- Optimized visual designs to increase product differentiation.
- Delivered solutions for client inquiries with a focus on exceeding expectations.
Education
Master of Education - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ11.2019
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Visual Arts/Design
Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA05.2006
Skills
- Collaborative Problem Solving
- Empathy and Active Listening
- Reporting and Documentation
- Project and Time Management
- Visual Thinking & Creativity
- Studio and Digital Art Techniques
Certification
- Texas Educator: Art & Special Education, Pre-K-12
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- TX Reading Academies
- Canvas ABA-Art: Creative Behavior Therapy
Timeline
Special Education Collab Teacher
Kay Franklin Elementary
08.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Fair Oaks Ranch Elementary School
08.2023 - 06.2024
Registered Behavior Technician
Action Behavior Centers
07.2022 - 07.2023
Art Teacher
Kiker Elementary School
12.2020 - 06.2021
Supervisor & Visual Manager
Kate Spade
01.2013 - 12.2016
Master of Education - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Visual Arts/Design
Academy of Art University
Awards
- Rave Review for Excellence in Customer Service, 2021
- Peer Nomination for Core Value of Excellence, 2023
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