Carol Pelletier
Belfast
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Teacher with a strong focus on individualized education plans and behavior management strategies. Known for effective team collaboration, parent communication, and a commitment to motivating students, leading to improved academic performance and personal growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher, Grades 9-12
Fivetowns CSD
Rockport, Maine
08.2023 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans (IEPs) aligning with student needs and educational standards.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess student progress and adapt instructional methods.
- Utilized assistive technology to enhance learning outcomes for students with diverse needs.
- Conducted regular assessments to monitor student growth and adjust teaching techniques accordingly.
- Provided ongoing mentorship and support to paraprofessionals in classroom management strategies.
- Coordinated parent-teacher conferences, fostering communication between home and school for student success.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Enhanced students'' communication skills by implementing group activities and collaborative projects.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
University of Maine
Orono, ME05-2025
Master of Science - Educational Administration
University of Maine
Orono, ME05-2008
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans ieps
- Small group instruction
- Co-teaching experience
- Team collaboration
- Motivating students
- Parent communication
- Special education
- Social skills training
Timeline
Special Education Teacher, Grades 9-12
Fivetowns CSD
08.2023 - Current
Master of Science - Special Education
University of Maine
Master of Science - Educational Administration
University of Maine