Carlton Walton
Emeryville,CA
Summary
Dedicated special education resource teacher with expertise in positive behavior supports, inclusion strategies, and collaborative teaching. Committed to enhancing student engagement and academic performance through tailored lesson plans and effective social skills training.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Resource Teacher
Oakland Unified School District
Oakland, CA
09.2025 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans (IEPs) for diverse learning needs, ensuring compliance with state regulations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess student progress and adapt instructional strategies accordingly.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions to enhance academic performance and social skills in students with disabilities.
- Provided training and guidance to teaching staff on best practices for inclusive education and classroom management.
Special Education Credit Recovery Teacher
Oakland Unified School District
Oakland, CA
05.2020 - 07.2025
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning experiences.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects promoting critical thinking skills.
- Utilized technology tools to facilitate interactive classroom activities and assessments.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Collaborated with colleagues to assess student progress and tailor educational strategies.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to enhance student learning and participation.
- Integrated technology into classroom activities to improve student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Organized extracurricular activities, promoting teamwork and leadership skills among students.
- Analyzed student performance data to drive instructional improvements and identify learning gaps.
- Mentored new teachers by sharing best practices and offering constructive feedback.
Substitute Teacher
Vicksburg Warren School District
Vicksburg, MS
03.2017 - 06.2020
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to meet diverse student needs.
- Maintained classroom management to foster a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with teachers to support curriculum delivery and instructional strategies.
- Adapted teaching methods based on individual student learning styles and capabilities.
Assistant Manager
Safeway Food & Drugs
Daly City, CA
06.2014 - 05.2017
- Supervised daily operations to ensure efficient customer service and store management.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices for inventory control and merchandising.
- Implemented promotional strategies to enhance product visibility and drive sales growth.
- Analyzed sales data to optimize stock levels and minimize waste across departments.
Manager Trainee
Hertz Local Edition
Richmond, CA
02.2011 - 04.2014
- Managed daily operations to ensure optimal vehicle availability and customer satisfaction.
- Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and customer service excellence.
- Oversaw fleet maintenance schedules to enhance vehicle reliability and performance.
- Analyzed rental metrics to identify trends and improve operational efficiency.
Education
No Degree - Education
Umassglobal
Irvine, CA03-2027
High School Diploma -
Vicksburg High School
Vicksburg, MS05-1982
MBA - Business
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS10-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Management
Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA10-1998
No Degree - Management
Southern University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA09-1982
Skills
- Positive behavior supports
- Executive functioning support
- Inclusion strategies
- Math interventions
- Emotional disorders
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative teaching
- Social skills training
- Functional behavior assessments
- Learning disability support
- Co-teaching models
Affiliations
Black MBA Association
Timeline
Special Education Resource Teacher
Oakland Unified School District
09.2025 - Current
Special Education Credit Recovery Teacher
Oakland Unified School District
05.2020 - 07.2025
Substitute Teacher
Vicksburg Warren School District
03.2017 - 06.2020
Assistant Manager
Safeway Food & Drugs
06.2014 - 05.2017
Manager Trainee
Hertz Local Edition
02.2011 - 04.2014
No Degree - Education
Umassglobal
High School Diploma -
Vicksburg High School
MBA - Business
Delta State University
Bachelor of Arts - Management
Saint Mary's College of California
No Degree - Management
Southern University And A&M College