Carol Matherley
Dayton,TN
Summary
Experienced education professional with over 20 years in general education and more than 10 years in special education, supporting diverse learners. Skilled in adapting curriculum and differentiating instruction to ensure access to grade-level content. Committed to creating inclusive classroom environments that promote both academic success and social-emotional growth.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Hamilton County Schools
07.2025 - Current
- 8th Grade Case Manager for 18 students with Individual Educational Programs
- Teacher for Direct Instruction for Transitions
- Teacher for Direct Instruction for Math and English Language Arts
- Inclusion Co-Teacher for Math and English Language Arts
- Matriculation Planning and Collaboration with the High School for rising 9th graders
Special Education Teacher
Sumner County Board of Education
07.2018 - 05.2025
- Case Manager for 30 students with Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
- Teacher for Work-Based Learning (WBL)
- Teacher for School-Based Enterprise
- Teacher for Transitions
- Teacher for Resource English Language Arts
- Teacher Leader for International Travel
Special Education Teacher
Robertson County Schools
07.2015 - 07.2018
- Case Manager for 27 students with Individualized Educational Programs (IEP)
- Inclusion Co-Teacher for Math and English Language Arts
- Response To Intervention (RTI)
- Utilized Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
- Yearbook Sponsor
Special Education Teacher
Metro Nashville Public Schools
07.2014 - 05.2015
- Case Manager for 19 Students with Individualized Educational Programs
- Inclusion Co-Teacher for Math
- Resource Teacher for Math and English Language Arts
- Response to Intervention (RTI)
Teacher
Hamilton County Schools
07.1991 - 05.2012
- General Education Teacher in Elementary and Middle School
- Self-Contained and Departmentalized classrooms
- Mentor for Student and New Teachers
- Leadership and Hospitality Committees Member
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN08-2004
Master of Science - Elementary Education
University of Tennessee At Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN08-1991
Skills
- TNPulse
- Special Education Case Management
- Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (TCIS)
Certification
- 000174326 Professional License Expires August 31, 2035
- 101 Elementary Education, Grades 1-8
- 460 Special Education, Grades K-12
- 159 English, Grades 6-12
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Hamilton County Schools
07.2025 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Sumner County Board of Education
07.2018 - 05.2025
Special Education Teacher
Robertson County Schools
07.2015 - 07.2018
Special Education Teacher
Metro Nashville Public Schools
07.2014 - 05.2015
Teacher
Hamilton County Schools
07.1991 - 05.2012
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Walden University
Master of Science - Elementary Education
University of Tennessee At Chattanooga