CARLETTA KLUTZ
Kannapolis,NC
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Kannapolis City Schools, adept at developing individualized education plans and implementing behavior management strategies. Skilled in crisis intervention and fostering parent communication, I successfully enhanced student engagement and academic growth, ensuring a supportive learning environment for diverse learners.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Kannapolis City Schools
Kannapolis, North Carolina
01.1990 - Current
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
- Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
- Conferred with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators to collaboratively resolve students' behavioral and academic challenges.
- Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
- Read age-appropriate books to engage entire classes and small groups in literacy activities.
- Participated in school committees to address educational policies and practices.
- Managed and maintaineded 30 to 37 students' records per year.
- Performed daily lessons to promote academic growth for students grades k - 5th grade with no assistant
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Developed individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student learning.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to enhance the classroom environment.
- Facilitated communication among teachers, therapists, and families to ensure cohesive support for student learning.
- Organized inclusive activities to promote social skills among students.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
- Promoted awareness and understanding of students' disabilities within the school community to foster an inclusive environment.
Catering Staff Member
Dough Girls Catering, Inc, Camp, After-School Care Provider
Kannapolis, NC
06.2014 - 12.2020
- Assisted in organizing and executing private small events, ensuring seamless operations.
- Serve and Clean-up for 285 plus/less people.
- Set up and maintained food stations to ensure fresh offerings throughout events.
- Increased customer referrals by 2 to 5 through exceptional service and engagement.
- Aided in improving catering company's visibility and reputation through positive guest interactions.
- Moved up to be first to be called for events in and out of town.
- Performed as co-lead when owner did not attend event.
- Assessed problems and evaluated solutions during events with unexpected attendance.
- Actively listen to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Learned to always be prepared Summer.
After school counselor & Club Central Registration/Dismissal Desk
Boys and Girls Club
Kannapolis, North Carolina
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Maintained detailed records of individual children, tracking daily activities and behavior for accurate reporting.
- Used intercom system to call 200 plus campers for dismissal
- Looked-up 200 plus campers’ codes to enter in system to maintain proper dismissal
- Distributed camp cards and identification numbers to parents during arrival and dismissal times.
- Reviewed end of day data in computer system to print for records
- Administered first aid and provided comfort to 10 to 20 sick or injured campers daily at camp clinic to support their well-being.
- Engaged with over 200 parents during camp dismissal to ensure smooth communication and address any inquiries.
- Used intercom system, phone, and/or walkie-talkie to dismiss students from classrooms and club stations for pick-up
Education
Professional Development Certificates – Reading and Math Foundations, Safe Schools -
Kannapolis City Schools
Kannapolis, NC01-2019
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Winston Salem State University
Winston Salem, North Carolina12-1989
Skills
- IEP development
- Special needs instruction
- Behavior management
- Behavior intervention
- Crisis intervention
- Crisis prevention and intervention
- Student assessment
- Differentiated instruction
- Curriculum adaptation
- De-escalation techniques
- Crisis team participant
- Compliance with regulations
- Educational collaboration
- Team collaboration
- Exceptional children leadership
- Small group instruction
- Parent communication strategiess
- Critical thinking
Accomplishments
- Hilbish Ford Teacher of the Month
Certification
- Vector Safe Schools Certificates
- Crisis Prevention Intervention Certification - April, 2025
Affiliations
- Working out, being with my family, traveling, helping out at church, working with young students
Timeline
After school counselor & Club Central Registration/Dismissal Desk
Boys and Girls Club
06.2019 - 12.2019
Catering Staff Member
Dough Girls Catering, Inc, Camp, After-School Care Provider
06.2014 - 12.2020
Special Education Teacher
Kannapolis City Schools
01.1990 - Current
Professional Development Certificates – Reading and Math Foundations, Safe Schools -
Kannapolis City Schools
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Winston Salem State University