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Carleigh Killea

Summary

Entry-level teaching professional with solid multitasking, time management and communication skills combined with unwavering devotion to student success. Familiar with a variety of instructional approaches and technology options used in diverse classrooms. Knowledgeable about curricula, lesson planning and individual student mentoring approaches.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher

West Warwick Public Schools
05.2023 - Current
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.

Severe Intellectual Disabilities Student Teacher

North Kingstown School Department
12.2023 - 03.2024
  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
  • Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
  • Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
  • Observed and participated in special learning opportunities to expand horizons and learn different approaches.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and interactive activities into lessons.

Special Education Student Teacher

Sarah Dyer Barnes Elementary School
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.

Student Teacher, Grade 2

Greenbush Elementary School
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
  • Monitored student progress to provide feedback on assignments and guidance on areas requiring improvement.
  • Observed and participated in special learning opportunities to expand horizons and learn different approaches.
  • Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Special Education

Rhode Island College
Providence
05.2024

Skills

  • Faculty Collaboration
  • Disability Adaptation
  • Professional Development
  • Team Teaching and Collaboration
  • Learning Assessments
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Best Practices and Standards
  • Safe, Positive Learning Environment
  • MLL Endorsement
  • LETRS-Trained Teacher

Timeline

Severe Intellectual Disabilities Student Teacher

North Kingstown School Department
12.2023 - 03.2024

Special Education Student Teacher

Sarah Dyer Barnes Elementary School
08.2023 - 12.2023

Substitute Teacher

West Warwick Public Schools
05.2023 - Current

Student Teacher, Grade 2

Greenbush Elementary School
01.2023 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Special Education

Rhode Island College
Carleigh Killea