Caroline Johnson
St. Augustine,FL
Summary
Versatile and dedicated professional with focus on individual needs of persons that are not developing typically. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents, community, and specialists to meet individual needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Exceptional Student Education Teacher
St. Johns County Schools
08.2021 - 01.2024
- Enhanced student understanding by employing differentiated instruction tailored to individual needs.
- Sponsored "Girls on the Run" after school program.
- Collaborated with colleagues and parents to develop up to 50 individualized plans for exceptional learners to be successful.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication and conferences, promoting a strong home-school connection.
Special Education Teacher
Abilene Independent School District
08.2011 - 05.2021
- Served as Special Olympics coach, and "Meet in the Middle" coordinator
- Developed and implemented intermediate school's first sensory friendly hallways and calm room
- Sponsored Spanish honor society
- Created and developed an annual "Cowboy for a Day" special needs rodeo for approximately 120 students.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies and leading positive behavior intervention and support committee (PBIS).
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI05.2009
Skills
- EXCEL/TEAMS proficiency
- Communication strategies
- Transition planning
- Classroom organization
- Sensory integration techniques
- Autism spectrum knowledge
Timeline
Exceptional Student Education Teacher
St. Johns County Schools
08.2021 - 01.2024
Special Education Teacher
Abilene Independent School District
08.2011 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Hawaii Pacific University
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