Carole L. Brown
Special Education Teacher
Crandall,TX
Summary
*Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects.
*Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation.
*Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
*Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. *Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning.
*Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
*Extremely dedicated and caring Educator with 29 years of experience in Special and Gen Education instruction.
*Expert in closely monitoring student progress while implementing modern educational techniques into daily practices.
*Committed to long-term student success through well-rounded educations.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
6
6
Certificates
Work History
M. T. A. Dyslexia Teacher
Crandall ISD
Crandall, TX
08.2022 - Current
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
SpEd. (Resource & Inclusion, ELAR & Math) Teacher
Trinity Basin Preparatory
Dallas, TX
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Special Education, Resource (ELAR), Teacher
Ferris ISD
Ferris, TX
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
M. T. A. Dyslexia Teacher
Life School Of Dallas
Red Oak, TX
08.2015 - 11.2018
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
Full-Time Substitute
Whitesboro ISD
Whitesboro, TX
12.2014 - 05.2015
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
2nd Grade Teacher
Killeen ISD
Killeen, TX
08.2006 - 05.2007
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Dyslexia Teacher
Killeen ISD
Killeen, TX
01.2005 - 08.2006
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Gatesville ISD
Gatesville, TX
08.2003 - 05.2004
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
SpEd "Focus Redirector"
Copperas Cove ISD
Copperas Cove, TX
08.2001 - 05.2003
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
Jr. and Sr. High English Teacher @ DAEP
Copperas Cove ISD
Copperas Cove, TX
12.2000 - 05.2001
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to communicate student progress and foster parental engagement, involvement and cooperation.
- Attended faculty meetings to enhance teaching methods and build collaborative culture.
- Participated in professional development training opportunities to advance knowledge and teaching skills.
LEAD Dyslexia Teacher
Copperas Cove ISD
Copperas Cove, TX
08.1987 - 12.1997
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments by commuting to 3 schools daily to deliver instruction on "The Herman Method for Reversing Reading Failure", a dyslexia program
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
Regular Education Teacher, Education Teacher
Barrow County Board of Education
Winder, GA
09.1980 - 02.1987
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills
- 2nd, 3rd, and 5th Grade Regular, Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
The University of Georgia
Athens, GA 01.1978 - 12.1979
Bachelor of Science -
Gainesville Jr. College
01.1977 - 1977.05
Bachelor of Science - undefined
Central TX Jr. College
01.1976 - 1977.05
Associates - Secretarial Science
Central TX Jr. College
06.1974 - 1975.05
N/A - M. T. A. (Multi-sensory Teaching Approach)
N/A
N/A 08.2015 - 05.2018
No Degree - Orton-Gillingham Philosophy
The Herman Method For Reversing Reading Failure
Copperas Cove ISD 05.1987 - 2006.05
Skills
Student-centered learning
undefinedCertification
PROVISIONAL Secondary Reading, 6th-12th
Timeline
M. T. A. Dyslexia Teacher
Crandall ISD
08.2022 - Current
SpEd. (Resource & Inclusion, ELAR & Math) Teacher
Trinity Basin Preparatory
08.2021 - 07.2022
Special Education, Resource (ELAR), Teacher
Ferris ISD
08.2019 - 05.2020
M. T. A. Dyslexia Teacher
Life School Of Dallas
08.2015 - 11.2018
N/A - M. T. A. (Multi-sensory Teaching Approach)
N/A
08.2015 - 05.2018
Full-Time Substitute
Whitesboro ISD
12.2014 - 05.2015
2nd Grade Teacher
Killeen ISD
08.2006 - 05.2007
Dyslexia Teacher
Killeen ISD
01.2005 - 08.2006
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Gatesville ISD
08.2003 - 05.2004
SpEd "Focus Redirector"
Copperas Cove ISD
08.2001 - 05.2003
Jr. and Sr. High English Teacher @ DAEP
Copperas Cove ISD
12.2000 - 05.2001
LEAD Dyslexia Teacher
Copperas Cove ISD
08.1987 - 12.1997
No Degree - Orton-Gillingham Philosophy
The Herman Method For Reversing Reading Failure
05.1987 - 2006.05
Regular Education Teacher, Education Teacher
Barrow County Board of Education
09.1980 - 02.1987
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
The University of Georgia
01.1978 - 12.1979
Bachelor of Science -
Gainesville Jr. College
01.1977 - 1977.05
Bachelor of Science - undefined
Central TX Jr. College
01.1976 - 1977.05
Associates - Secretarial Science
Central TX Jr. College
06.1974 - 1975.05
PROVISIONAL Secondary Reading, 6th-12th
2099-01
PROVISIONAL Teacher of Young Children
2099-01
Special Education, EC-12th
2026-06
ESL, EC-6th
2026-06
Early Childhood Education, PK-K
2026-06
Generic Special Education, EC-12th
2026-06
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