Carol Wright
Southport,NC
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Brunswick County School District, adept in adaptive learning techniques and collaborative teaching. Successfully enhanced student comprehension through multisensory strategies, advocating for exceptional education needs. Recognized for problem-solving abilities and fostering inclusive environments, ensuring all students achieve their IEP goals.
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Exceptional Education Teacher - Adaptive Curriculu
Brunswick County School District
08.2021 - Current
- Provided guidance and support to multiple disabled MS and HS students in academic, social/emotional, life skills and specific learning disability instruction
- Facilitated collaboration among school staff, administration, parents, service providers and community members to ensure students success
- Enhanced student comprehension by using differentiated instruction techniques and tailoring lesson plans to individual needs.
- Served as an advocate for exceptional education students within the school community, raising awareness about their unique needs and abilities to enable unique learning opportunities
Multiple Disabilities Teacher
Clayton Public School District
11.2011 - 06.2021
- Continuously monitored student progress toward IEP goals, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to maximize results.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching strategies and adapting to individual learning needs.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Multiple Disabilities Teacher
Pineland Learning Center
09.2006 - 11.2011
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
Army Officer - Captain
RI National Guard
07.1985 - 09.1996
- Fostered a positive work environment, promoting collaboration and teamwork among diverse personnel.
- Ensured effective communication across all levels of command, maintaining transparency throughout the decision-making process.
- Coordinated large-scale events such as training exercises or deployments, managing resources effectively to achieve desired outcomes.
- Implemented measures to maintain high morale among troops, boosting retention rates within the unit.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Teacher of Students With Disabilities
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Burlington, NJ03-2009
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Stockton University
Absecon, NJ12-2006
Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration, Pol. Science And Army ROTC
RI College
Providence, RI12-1988
Skills
- Collaborative teaching
- Adaptive learning techniques
- Multisensory teaching
- Problem-solving abilities
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Exceptional Education Teacher - Adaptive Curriculu
Brunswick County School District
08.2021 - Current
Multiple Disabilities Teacher
Clayton Public School District
11.2011 - 06.2021
Multiple Disabilities Teacher
Pineland Learning Center
09.2006 - 11.2011
Army Officer - Captain
RI National Guard
07.1985 - 09.1996
Graduate Certificate - Teacher of Students With Disabilities
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Stockton University
Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration, Pol. Science And Army ROTC
RI College
Recipient of three NJEA Frederick L Hipp Excellence in Creative Innovation Grants totaling $26,000
Created and managed a team of school staff to implement unique, hands-on learning programs for regular and special education MS and HS students over a span of four years. Through collaborative mentoring experiences, students learned a variety of skills in sewing, technology, gardening using math, science and daily living skills. Team members, myself and students have appeared in 1 episodes of NJEA TV "Classroom Closeup NJ" cable TV show. https://classroomcloseup.org/segment-search/?wpv-segment-district=clayton&wpv_aux_current_post_id=526433&wpv_aux_parent_post_id=526433&wpv_sort_orderby=field-wpcf-show-date&wpv_sort_order=desc&wpv_sort_orderby_as=string&wpv_view_count=526434
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