CAROLINE ELIZABETH HAMLIN
Church Point,LA
Summary
Dedicated teacher with experience working with children from pre-K to 3 rd grade. Awarded teacher of the year in 2009, 2020 and 2024. Mentor for education major residents in early childhood education programs. Successful online instructor during SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-K Teacher
Acadia Parish Schools - Crowley Kindergarten Schoo
08.2021 - Current
- Utilized the Teaching Strategies Gold assessment tool
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Kindergarten Teacher
J.W.Faulk Elementary
08.2014 - Current
- Instructed regular and special needs students
- Incorporated teamwork with speech therapist, occupational therapist, and other team members into student's educational plans
- Involved parents with academic and behavioral approaches to student success
- Mentored University of Louisiana Lafayette undergraduate education majors as residents during their education practicums
Teacher K-3
Lafayette Online Academy
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Provided curriculum rich content virtually through online classroom
- Conducted weekly virtual meetings with students, parents, and administrators
- Developed strategic lessons for grade-level specific online delivery
Kindergarten Teacher
Vidrine Elementary
08.2006 - 06.2014
- Instructed regular and special needs students
- Collaborated with staff members to develop individual educational plans
- Mentored undergraduate education majors as residents during their education practicums
- Provided a content rich center-based approach in the Kindergarten classroom environment
Pre-K Teacher
G.W. Brown School
08.2001 - 06.2006
- Instructed an integrated preschool classroom
- Mentored both high school students interested in education and university-level education majors
- Oversaw two aides on delivery on 1-1 assistance to students with special needs
- Wrote and implemented Individual Assessment Plans
- Administered and scored educational assessments
- Provided home-based education for parents and students as a behavioral consultant
- Provided floor time and ABA therapy
- Implemented a Second Step/AntiBullying program
- Implemented self-care program, which included toilet training, hygiene, and functional daily living skills
Floor Time Behavior Specialist
Building Blocks
08.2000 - 08.2001
- Worked with children diagnosed with Autism
- Met with families in their homes and traveled to schools to assist teachers and staff
Speech Therapist Assistant
Mandelbaum and Assoc.
08.1997 - 05.1998
- Worked with students in the Head Start Programs
- Assisted Speech Therapists in developing and providing speech therapy activities
Education
Master's of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY05.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Disorders
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA08.1997
Skills
- Early childhood education
- Patience and empathy
- Music and movement
- Curriculum planning
- Served on school wide team building committees
References
- Mrs. Angie Trahan, 337-280-6320
- Mrs. Lisa Stewart, 337-581-3086
- Dr. Renee Robichaux, 337-308-2825
Awards
- Teacher of the year for J.W. Faulk Elementary, 2019-2020
- Teacher of the year for Vidrine Elementary, 2009-2010
Timeline
Pre-K Teacher
Acadia Parish Schools - Crowley Kindergarten Schoo
08.2021 - Current
Teacher K-3
Lafayette Online Academy
08.2020 - 02.2021
Kindergarten Teacher
J.W.Faulk Elementary
08.2014 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Vidrine Elementary
08.2006 - 06.2014
Pre-K Teacher
G.W. Brown School
08.2001 - 06.2006
Floor Time Behavior Specialist
Building Blocks
08.2000 - 08.2001
Speech Therapist Assistant
Mandelbaum and Assoc.
08.1997 - 05.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Disorders
Louisiana State University
Master's of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Syracuse University
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