Carol Plaza

• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
• Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
• Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
• Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.

• Increased student literacy by implementing Reading Recovery strategies and individualized instruction plans.
• Organized professional development workshops for fellow educators, sharing best practices in literacy instruction and Reading Recovery strategies.
• Reduced the achievement gap for struggling readers by providing intensive one-on-one support and targeted interventions.
• Developed strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed of their child''s progress and involving them in the learning process when needed.

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• Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
• Led professional development workshops focused on inclusive education strategies, empowering fellow educators with tools for supporting all learners effectively.
• Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching strategies and adapting instruction to meet individual needs.
• Collaborated with special education staff to design tailored accommodations for students with learning disabilities, facilitating their participation in mainstream classrooms successfully.
• Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
• Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.

• Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
• Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
• Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
• Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
• Collaborated with colleagues to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with emotional and behavioral disabilities.
• Reduced disruptive behavior in the classroom by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and clear expectations.