Carol Livingston
Summary
I am a hard working and passionate special education teacher with over 33 years of experience teaching in a wide array of classroom settings. I am able to employ a variety of instructional techniques and strategies aligned with New York State Standards to meet the needs of individual students. Organized [Job Title] successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. I am able to apply supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher, Gr 2 Long Term Leave
Mexico Academy And Central Schools
2023.02 - 2023.06
• Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs • Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs • Supported diverse student populations through equitable instructional design and programming • Advocated for needs of students with disabilities. • Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct • Teamed with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments • Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives • Enhanced lessons using Smart Board technology and many computerbased programs • Developed language acquisition curriculum based on speaking, reading, writing, and auditory understanding of German • Educated students about foreign cultures through immersive activities
Special Education Teacher, Grades 5-8
Mexico Academy And Central Schools
1990.01 - 2022.12
• Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs • Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs • Supported diverse student populations through equitable instructional design and programming • Advocated for needs of students with disabilities. • Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct • Teamed with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments • Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives • Enhanced lessons using Smart Board technology and many computerbased programs • Developed language acquisition curriculum based on speaking, reading, writing, and auditory understanding of German • Educated students about foreign cultures through immersive activities
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education, Pre-k-12
The College of Saint Rose
Albany, NY08.1996
Bachelor of Arts - German, 7-12
State University of New York At Cortland
Cortland, New York12.1989
Skills
• Excellent student engagement skills which promote a culture of mutual respect
• Versatile and able to adapt classroom management strategies and techniques
• Extremely well-versed in all daily routines, schedules and protocols common to classroom and school settings
• Competent in Smartboard technology and many computer-based programs
Timeline
Special Education Teacher, Gr 2 Long Term Leave
Mexico Academy And Central Schools
2023.02 - 2023.06
Special Education Teacher, Grades 5-8
Mexico Academy And Central Schools
1990.01 - 2022.12
Master of Arts - Special Education, Pre-k-12
The College of Saint Rose
Bachelor of Arts - German, 7-12
State University of New York At Cortland
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