Carolann FitzPatrick
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Broomfield,CO
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic .achievement. Remains positive under times of stress or conflicts. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques so students transition smoothly into an inclusive setting on a daily basis.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Sabin World Elementary School
Denver, CO
08.2010 - 05.2021
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Coordinated special education students and paraprofessional schedules with master schedule.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Established safe play environment for students.
- Attended monthly staff training sessions.
- Assessed students on a regular basis to keep a record of student data; to see if they are making progress.
- Collaborated with the general education teacher, service providers and team members.
- Communicated with parents by either email or back-n-forth notebook, and by phone calls. I always make myself available to speak to parents.
Special Education Teacher
Community Reach Center
Thornton, CO
08.2008 - 06.2009
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Physically and verbally interacted with students throughout day.
- Coordinated special education students and paraprofessional schedules with master schedule.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Redirected poor behavior using positive reinforcement method, resulting in [Number]% decrease in tantrums in classroom.
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Scott Elementary School, Greeley School District
Greeley, CO
08.2004 - 05.2007
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to students with special needs.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Physically and verbally interacted with students throughout day.
- Coordinated special education students and paraprofessional schedules with master schedule.
- Worked in a self-contained classroom
- Students had inclusion on a daily basis; such as going to specials and their general education classroom.
- Effectively collaborated with the general education teachers, service providers and other team members.
- Created an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for every student
- Collaborated with numerous departments and [Number] standard education teachers.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Attended monthly staff training sessions.
- Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
Education
High School Diploma -
John F. Kennedy High School
Iselin, NJ 09.1973 - 06.1976
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO 08.1999 - 05.2004
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO 09.2004 - 05.2005
Work Availability
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Skills
Conflict resolution techniques
Supervision
Planning and Coordination
Reading comprehension
Student records management
Disability assessment testing
Special education
Elementary education
Group and individual instruction
Quote
Teachers affect eternity; no one can tell where their influence stops.
Henry Brooks Adams
Timeline
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Sabin World Elementary School
08.2010 - 05.2021
Special Education Teacher
Community Reach Center
08.2008 - 06.2009
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of Northern Colorado
09.2004 - 05.2005
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Scott Elementary School, Greeley School District
08.2004 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
University of Northern Colorado
08.1999 - 05.2004
High School Diploma -
John F. Kennedy High School
09.1973 - 06.1976