Carol A. Burtis
Port St. Lucie
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten TA
Wake County Public School District
10.2011 - 08.2021
- Worked with four second grade teachers/classes.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
Para-professional
Berkeley Township School District
01.2002 - 01.2009
- Hired as a full-time para-professional in 2002. Assisted in a first/second grade LLD class for six years. In 2009 school year advanced to a third/fourth grade LLD class.
- Key Contributions:
- Ability to help in teaching lesson plans, directions and instructions of the Lead teacher.
- Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to help those master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
- Provided extra assistance to students with special needs, such as Language and Learning Disabled, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders and Autism.
- Taught individuals with learning challenges and special needs within a mainstreamed, inclusive classroom.
- Assisted teachers in developing the lesson plans, design/layout daily schedules based upon the monthly program.
- Assisted in observing/assessing student’s progress and behavior.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators/staff.
- Assumed teacher’s role in class whenever necessary.
- Encouraged sociability, independence, responsiveness and responsibility.
- Reinforced positive pupil interaction and positive behavior.
- Also worked with other professionals such as occupational therapists, speech therapists, guidance, social workers and school psychologists.
Education
High School diploma -
Bloomfield High School
01.1977
Skills
- Organized, with effective interpersonal communication
- Ability to set a positive example in matters of behavior, dress and attitude
- Positive attitude
- Computer skills
- Relationship building
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Collaborative teamwork
- Complex Problem-solving
- Effective communication
Certification
- “Highly Qualified” Title One status/120+ professional hours
- Ability to attend training on the job
- Teacher Assistant of the year 2018
Timeline
Kindergarten TA
Wake County Public School District
10.2011 - 08.2021
Para-professional
Berkeley Township School District
01.2002 - 01.2009
High School diploma -
Bloomfield High School
Similar Profiles
Lorie JohnsonLorie Johnson
School-English Teacher at Lugoff-Elgin High SchoolSchool-English Teacher at Lugoff-Elgin High School
Dr. Keauna PriceDr. Keauna Price
Magnet Coordinator and Family Engagement Coordinator at Wake County Public School System – East Wake High SchoolMagnet Coordinator and Family Engagement Coordinator at Wake County Public School System – East Wake High School
CHERYL JOHNSONCHERYL JOHNSON
SPED Department Chair at Wake County Public School System, East Garner Middle SchoolSPED Department Chair at Wake County Public School System, East Garner Middle School
ANTHONY NGUYENANTHONY NGUYEN
Customer Service Representative at Tamco GroupCustomer Service Representative at Tamco Group
Elena RodriguezElena Rodriguez
Fruit Designer/Customer Service Representative at Edible ArrangementsFruit Designer/Customer Service Representative at Edible Arrangements