Carlyn Wooten
Kerrville,TX
Summary
Real world authenticity coupled with a vast array of education. Seasoned collaborator experienced in meeting needs, improving processes and exceeding requirements in team environments while under pressure. Diligent worker with strong written and verbal communication and task prioritization skills. Friendly, outgoing, and approachable.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Yakutat School District
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Power school, language immersion program, swimming instruction, MAPS, yearbook advisor, cross country chaperone, and more.
Legal Assistant
Sims And Purzer
San Antonio, TX
01.2018 - 08.2019
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions and other important dates.
- Scheduled appointments, court appearances and depositions for busy law firm with high pressure dead lines.
- Completed document revisions, court document filings, travel arrangements and client billing.
- Developed positive working relationship with courts, clients, law enforcement members and attorneys.
- Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements and managed firm administrative matters.
Special Education Teacher/Administrator
Southeast Island School District, Thorne Bay School
Thorne Bay, AK
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Supervised nine paraprofessionals: monitored hours, developed and implemented paraprofessional daily schedules, training, and work assignments
- Developed and wrote all IEPs, special education paperwork, Behavior plans
- Worked with outside agencies including OCS, occupational therapist, community resources and outreach, and Speech therapy,
- Worked with all other school staff to ensure implementation of IEP, Behavior plan, 504’s etc., and Implemented modifications and students’ individual plans on Individual student basis.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote to teaching staff and administrative personnel positive interaction with students and families.
- Coordinated retrieval and distribution of student records from other schools and institutions.
2nd Grade Teacher
Kuspuk School District
Kalskag, AK
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Elementary school teacher, attended IEP meetings, provide Special Education support to students, administer testing, lesson plans, documentation, tutoring, general classroom management, document student Modifications, and supervise paraprofessionals
- Technology lead person at JOGES Elementary School., Selected to be presenter at ASTE in Anchorage two years consecutively.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
CASA for Hunt County Supervisor
CASA For Hunt County
Greenville , TX
10.2016 - 05.2017
- Supervised and managed 30+ Volunteers who were approved and appointed by Judge
- Visit children in foster and family placement, make contact with Family members, observe and document parent/child visits and Interactions;
- Testify in court, write court reports, help Volunteers Work cases, fund raising,
- Educate and communicate with parties in case for best Interest of child, advocate for children
- Work with outside Agencies to provide community resources
- In Hunt County, Court Appointed Special Advocate is also Guardian Ad Litem for child.
- Recruited, trained, and managed new volunteers on volunteer program goals and objectives.
Elementary Teacher/SpEd Teacher
Wolfe City Independent School District
Wolfe City, TX
08.2014 - 08.2016
- 3rd, 4th, 5th grade ELA teacher, Science teacher 3rd grade4th grade reading, 4th and 5th grade writing teacher, 3rd grade writing and science Teacher, 4th grade reading
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments and assessments and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
Legal Assistant
Sims And Purzer PLLC
San Antonio, TX
01.2012 - 08.2014
- Conducted Home visits with clients, worked with other professional organizations including DFPS and CASA to help children.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions and other important dates.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality and extreme discretion.
- Completed document revisions, court document filings, travel arrangements and client billing.
- Interviewed and prepared intake sheets for clients.
- Helped develop and write systems for intake for attorney and firm.
7th and 8th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Cumby ISD, Cumby High School
Cumby, TX
08.2007 - 01.2012
- 7th and 8th Grade, , Special Education Teacher Physical Education Teacher
- Taught variety of courses at Junior High and High School level under special education umbrella including math, science, and English
- Wrote IEP’s and BIP’s, create and execute on daily basis
- Attended ARDS, maintained positive parent contact Documented and implemented student modifications
- Provided in class support for other educators
- Member of crisis management team and Class sponsor
- Integrated technology into classroom as instructional tool, such as Smartboard.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
PPCD/Kindergarden Teacher
Crowley ISD, H. Poynter Elementary
08.2006 - 08.2007
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Probation Officer/ELM/Pre-Sentence Investigation
Tarrant County CSCD
09.2002 - 06.2004
- Pre-Sentence Investigation Duties:
- Monitored caseload (100+) high risk, high profile, pre-trial defendants and Probationers placed on Electronic Monitoring,
- Performed field visits and worked with outside agencies including Child Protective Services, Schools, Juvenile Records, Treatment Providers, Medical Records Agencies, other Social Service Agencies, Judges, and Law Enforcement Agencies
- Prepared Conditions of Probation and Conditions of Bond
- Conducted interviews with defendants, witnesses, law enforcement, collateral contacts, and medical professionals
- Composed Pre-Sentence Investigation Reports for Tarrant County District Courts.
Probation Officer/Field Work Officer/Court Officer
Dallas County CSCD
Dallas , TX
02.1998 - 04.2002
- Managing 130+ offender caseload per month
- Field visits
- Monthly budgets, verification of employment, payment plans for offenders
- Daily, weekly and monthly narratives in case management Pre-Sentence Investigations Reports
- Developing lesson plans and teaching weekly classes
- Run criminal history checks, driving records, new offense reports
- Telephone communications with other law enforcement agencies, probation offices and social services awards and achievements:
- Determined appropriate supervision levels by conducting risk and needs assessments.
Executive Assistant
SAAI
Irving, TX
01.1997 - 02.1998
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
- Organized envelopes, postage and mail correspondence for staff and management, maintaining postage meter and coordinating with delivery and courier services.
- Updated executives on changing business needs by thoroughly documenting internal and client meetings.
- Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for board of directors, president and executive vice president.
- Coordinated events and worked on ad hoc projects.
- Greeted arriving visitors, determined nature and purpose of visit and directed individuals to appropriate destinations.
Education
Real Estate Agent License - Real Estate Agent License
08.2022
MBA-Type B Administrator Certification - Educational Leadership
One year Educational Leadership Program and Type B Administrator Certification-12 hours completed.
Some College (No Degree) - Alaska Native Studies
Alaska Sea Life Training
Safe Schools Symposium
- Continuing education in Alaska studies
6 hours Alaska Studies- Creating Culturally Diverse Schools 3 hours/Alaska History and Culture 3 hours
- Professional development completed in Educaiton
Alternative Teaching Certification Program – ECAP 1,110 hours Probationary Certification EC-4 Generalist and EC-12 Special Education -
05.2007
EMT-Basic Training Course - Emergency Medical Technology
01.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology and Criminal Justice
12.1996
Courses completed 6 hours- history - History Teacher Education
5.2013
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Strong Verbal and Written Communication
- Project Management
- MS Office and computer skills
- Customer Service
- Overcoming Obstacles
- General Management and Administration
- Employee Coaching and Motivation
- Advanced word processing
- Legal Research
- Scheduling/Planning
- Information confidentiality
- Negotiation
- Legal/Court Processes
- Case management
- Relationship building
- Document preparation and filing
- Exceptional telephone etiquette
- Writing and editing
- Administrative support
- Criminal law
Accomplishments
- Alaska Sea Life Center Training-Ocean Technology,
- ASTE Presenter 2019, Anchorage, AK
- CPI Restraint Training,
- Word/Story Mapping Workshop,
- Understanding the Grieving Process of Parents with Special Needs Children,
- 18-Hour Book Study, “What Great Teachers Do Differently”,
- Dyslexia Training and Testing
- CPE, CPR, additional CPE credits for certification
- Statement Analysis in Depth I and II,
- Motivational Interviewing, Progressive Sanctions,
- Evidence Based Practices,
- Gang Awareness Training
- Handwriting Analysis/FBI Interviewing Techniques
- Clandestine Methamphetamine Labs Workshop,
- Homicide/Assault/Drug Abuse Training
- Dysfunctional Family Training
- LSD/Designer Drug Training by Kim Sanders
- Dealing Constructively with the Angry Client
- Child Abuse Awareness and Ethics Training
Additional Information
- 1996 UTA Scholarship for Honor Students, Recipient 7/20/96 National Night Out, 5K Run, 3rd Place in Age Group
- Former Certified Lifeguard
- Certified ETT State of Alaska and CPR for Healthcare workers
- Golden Key National Honor Society Lifetime Member
Certification
- Certified SPED EC-12 Texas,
- Certified ENG/LANG ARTS/READ 5-8
- Certified GENERALIST EC-4
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher - Yakutat School District
08.2019 - 08.2020
Special Education Teacher/Administrator - Southeast Island School District, Thorne Bay School
06.2018 - 12.2018
Legal Assistant - Sims And Purzer
01.2018 - 08.2019
2nd Grade Teacher - Kuspuk School District
06.2017 - 08.2018
CASA for Hunt County Supervisor - CASA For Hunt County
10.2016 - 05.2017
Elementary Teacher/SpEd Teacher - Wolfe City Independent School District
08.2014 - 08.2016
Legal Assistant - Sims And Purzer PLLC
01.2012 - 08.2014
7th and 8th Grade English Language Arts Teacher - Cumby ISD, Cumby High School
08.2007 - 01.2012
PPCD/Kindergarden Teacher - Crowley ISD, H. Poynter Elementary
08.2006 - 08.2007
Probation Officer/ELM/Pre-Sentence Investigation - Tarrant County CSCD
09.2002 - 06.2004
Probation Officer/Field Work Officer/Court Officer - Dallas County CSCD
02.1998 - 04.2002
Executive Assistant - SAAI
01.1997 - 02.1998
Champion School of Real Estate - Real Estate Agent License, Real Estate Agent License
University of Alaska Southeast - MBA-Type B Administrator Certification, Educational Leadership
University of Alaska Anchorage - Some College (No Degree), Alaska Native Studies
Alaska Pacific University - ,
ECAP Alternative Teaching Certification Program - Alternative Teaching Certification Program – ECAP 1,110 hours Probationary Certification EC-4 Generalist and EC-12 Special Education,
Dallas County Community College Brookhaven - EMT-Basic Training Course, Emergency Medical Technology
The University of Texas At Arlington - Bachelor of Arts, Criminology and Criminal Justice
Austin Community College - Courses completed 6 hours- history, History Teacher Education
- Certified SPED EC-12 Texas,
- Certified ENG/LANG ARTS/READ 5-8
- Certified GENERALIST EC-4
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