Caroline Ruth Dance Caldwell Grantham
Wimberley,TX
Summary
Talented and motivated Special Education Teacher, of 24 years, focused on meeting student academic and emotional needs. Committed to providing students with firm guidelines, regularity and dependability to foster social and academic growth. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion. Intuitive and compassionate Special Education Teacher talented at making special needs children feel valued and accepted. History of encouraging each child to reach full potential. Helpful Resource Teacher extensively trained in helping students with special needs. Special Education Teacher equipped with positive attitude and patience necessary to teach special education.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education ACC Teacher Aide
Dripping Springs ISD
08.2021 - Current
- Worked with special needs children, followed verbal and written instructions and communicated effectively
- Exercised good judgement and maintained professional relationships in dealing with students, faculty, and the public
- Prepared instructional materials including modifying/adapting classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing IEP objectives
- Instructed students and groups of students and assisted in the implementation of the Individual Education Plan including accommodations under the teacher’s direction
- Assisted students with physical needs, self-help and personal care while learning and adapting to each individual student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs
- Helped manage on-task or disruptive behavior of students by implementing behavior strategies as outlined in the IEP, BIP, or directed by the teacher
- Helped support/monitor students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom, by following established schedules and routines.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
Special Education Teacher
Winona Montgomery Consolidated School District
08.1996 - 05.2021
- Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on the entire group
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a diverse range of developmentally challenged students
- Taught students in a variety of settings, including self-contained and resource/inclusion environments.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS08.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
University of Mississippi
University, MS05.1992
Skills
- Special Education
- Differentiated instruction
- Student records management
- Elementary education
- Middle school education
- Secondary education
Certification
SAMA Certification, 10/5/2022
Timeline
Special Education ACC Teacher Aide
Dripping Springs ISD
08.2021 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Winona Montgomery Consolidated School District
08.1996 - 05.2021
Master of Science - Special Education
Mississippi State University
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
University of Mississippi
SAMA Certification, 10/5/2022
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