Carly Freeman
Roswell,GA
Summary
Resilient Special Education Teacher with expertise in fostering inclusive, student-centered classrooms and supporting diverse learning needs. Guided by John Dewey’s educational philosophy, experienced in integrating inquiry-based learning and critical thinking development into instruction. Skilled in collaborating with classroom teachers to design effective accommodations and techniques for successful mainstream inclusion. Maintains a positive, solutions-oriented approach under pressure, ensuring all students achieve their fullest potential. Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Vickery Mill Elementary School
07.2023 - Current
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- All third grade students made gains on i-Ready diagnostic, most achieving their stretch goal.
- Fifth grade students made unprecedented gains on i-Ready midyear diagnostic, most achieving 50% of their stretch goal.
- Led professional development sessions for staff as part of the Arts Now Committee, integrating arts into STEM curricula.
- Completed LETRS Year 1 and part of Year 2 training to enhance literacy instruction through evidence-based practices grounded in the science of reading.
- Participated in the Standards for Mathematical Practice Learning (SMPL) Team as part of the National Council of Mathematics Teachers, focusing on improving math instruction practices.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Special Education Teacher
Elkins Pointe Middle School
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with the Positive Behavior Intervention team to plan and implement schoolwide motivational activities, including dances, soccer games, and reward-based initiatives to enhance student engagement and positive behavior.
- Based on i-Ready data, 6th-grade students in the small group math setting demonstrated significant growth, progressing from an early 2nd-grade level at the beginning of the year to a late 5th-grade level by year-end.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
Preschool Special Education Teacher
Oak Grove Elementary Fine Arts Academy
07.2017 - 10.2018
- Taught a total of 16 students across a morning and afternoon class.
- Students developed classroom routines, progressing from being unable to sit and listen during storytime to successfully participating in storytime and teacher-led instruction, with the ability to reiterate key concepts learned.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive 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.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Established safe play environment for students.
Georgia Pre-K Teacher
Rivergreen Academy
07.2015 - 05.2017
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Assisted and supervised 22 children through entire school day.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
Education
Ph.D. - Education- Special Education
Liberty University
Virginia05-2026
Master of Arts - Human Services Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA01.2015
Skills
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Data collection
- Job readiness training
- Motivating students
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Social skills development
- Differentiated instruction
- Team collaboration
- Crisis prevention and intervention
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Lesson planning
- IEP implementation
- Small group instruction
- Emotional support
Certification
- Special Education General Curriculum P-12 - Georgia Department of Education.
- Elementary Education- Georgia Department of Education
- Reading Endorsement- Georgia Department of Education
- First Aid Certification – American Red Cross
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Vickery Mill Elementary School
07.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Elkins Pointe Middle School
09.2021 - 05.2023
Preschool Special Education Teacher
Oak Grove Elementary Fine Arts Academy
07.2017 - 10.2018
Georgia Pre-K Teacher
Rivergreen Academy
07.2015 - 05.2017
- Special Education General Curriculum P-12 - Georgia Department of Education.
- Elementary Education- Georgia Department of Education
- Reading Endorsement- Georgia Department of Education
- First Aid Certification – American Red Cross
Ph.D. - Education- Special Education
Liberty University
Master of Arts - Human Services Counseling
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Kennesaw State University
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