Carla Burton
McDonough,GA
Summary
Experienced Special Educator with a strong background in classroom management and differentiated learning techniques. Skilled in active listening, communication, and leadership. Recognized as Teacher of the Year in 2021-2022 by Clayton County Public Schools. Served in the United States Navy. Dedicated to creating inclusive and supportive learning environments for students with diverse needs. Looking to continue making a positive impact as a Special Educator.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher of Special Education
07.2022 - Current
- Provides support to teachers and school administrators in effectively implementing and monitoring high-quality instructional programs to improve student achievement and outcomes
- Serves as a liaison to schools and parents in identifying, evaluating, and placing students with disabilities
- Recommends, monitors, and supports instructional and behavioral strategies in the learning environment for students with disabilities
- Plans collaboratively with school instructional personnel to ensure quality curriculum delivery for students with disabilities
- Follows federal program components to ensure compliance with IDEA and ESSA requirements
- Conducts school visits and state monitoring
- Audits student records to guide the development and accountability of the IEP process and compliance
- Delivers, models and provides professional learning on instructional techniques, legal compliance, processes/procedures, and interventions.
Special Educator
.
08.2004 - 05.2022
- Taught Resource and Inter-related English/Language Arts and Science
- Co-Taught English/Language Arts, Science, Geometry, Civics, and Social Studies
- Taught Functional Autism and Severe/Profound settings as teacher of record for Reading, English/Language Arts, Social Science, Science, Math, & Social Skills
- Served as Special Education Department Chair and Co-chair.
United States Navy
01.1989 - 11.1995
Education
Ed.S. - Educational Leadership
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA01.2011
M.Ed. - Special Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA01.2008
M.S.M. - Human Resources
Troy State University
Troy, AL01.2002
B.S. - Social Psychology
Park College
Parkville, MO01.1996
A.A. - Liberal Arts
Chicago-City Wide Colleges
Chicago, IL01.1991
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Activity Planning
- Student Records Management
- Lesson development
- Group and individual instruction
- SmartClassroom Technology
- Compliance understanding
- Differentiated Instruction
- Training and mentoring
- Parent-teacher collaboration
Timeline
Lead Teacher of Special Education
07.2022 - Current
Special Educator
.
08.2004 - 05.2022
United States Navy
01.1989 - 11.1995
Ed.S. - Educational Leadership
Liberty University
M.Ed. - Special Education
Liberty University
M.S.M. - Human Resources
Troy State University
B.S. - Social Psychology
Park College
A.A. - Liberal Arts
Chicago-City Wide Colleges
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