Carlisa DeLawrence
Providence,RI
Summary
Accomplished English and Social Studies Teacher specializing in individualized instruction based on students' needs and interests. Desires a long term teaching position at the high school level.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education English and Social Studies Teacher
The Kent Center
Warwick, RI
10.2005 - Current
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks.
- Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning.
- Taught students to utilize problem solving methodology and techniques during tests.
- Communicated with peers, colleagues, administrators and parents to meet and exceed teaching goals.
- Created lesson plans in line with state curriculum and school curriculum standards.
- Created engaging and dynamic lessons with an emphasis on improving students’ written and verbal communication skills.
- Identified areas of weakness with individual students and tailored lessons accordingly.
Special Education Teacher and Behavior Specialist
The Groden Center
Providence, RI
05.1999 - 10.2005
- Created engaging and dynamic lessons with an emphasis on improving students’ written and verbal communication skills.
- Identified areas of weakness with individual students and tailored lessons accordingly.
- Graded student work and kept careful records of grades.
Education
Masters of Teaching - Education
Johnson and Wales University
Providence, RI2009
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Sociology
University of Rhode Island
North Kingstown, RI1998
Skills
- In-depth knowledge of Rhode Island state standards
- Rhode Island Teaching Certificate
- IEPs knowledge
- Team player
- Special education
- Lesson planning
- Managing classroom for diverse populations
- Expertise in Common Core Standards
- Strong collaborator
- Experience with special-needs students
- Tailoring curriculum plans
- Positive learning environment
- Creative questioning
- Critical thinking
- Computer proficient
- Standardized testing
- Student motivation
Timeline
Special Education English and Social Studies Teacher
The Kent Center
10.2005 - Current
Special Education Teacher and Behavior Specialist
The Groden Center
05.1999 - 10.2005
Masters of Teaching - Education
Johnson and Wales University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Sociology
University of Rhode Island
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