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Carolyn Cochran

Kyle,TX

Summary

Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children.

Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.

Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities.

Extensive experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments.

Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Third Future Schools
07.2022 - Current
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies to better assist struggling students.

Recovery Technician

Brc Recovery
08.2019 - 07.2022
  • Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support in a confidential environment while participating in reinforcing treatment plans.
  • Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition.
  • Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
  • Administered patient medications and tracked dosages.

Customer Service Representative

Randall’s Grocery
03.2013 - 03.2020


  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Clarified customer issues and determined root cause of problems to resolve product or service complaints.
  • Monitored cash drawers in multiple checkout stations and maintained adequate cash supply.


Special Education Teacher

Austin Independent School District
08.1998 - 06.2007
  • Developed IEP's for all students to ensure effective educational support in the classroom
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques while modeling techniques for teachers in the General Education classroom.
  • Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
  • Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.

Education

Teaching Certification - Special Education

Southwest Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
05.2020

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Texas
Austin, TX
06.1986

Skills

  • Middle School and High School Education
  • Special Education Lesson Planning
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Classroom Management
  • Emotional Disorders
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
  • Team Collaboration
  • Self-Contained Classrooms

Certification

  • Licensed Special Education Teacher in Texas until 2028

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Third Future Schools
07.2022 - Current

Recovery Technician

Brc Recovery
08.2019 - 07.2022

Customer Service Representative

Randall’s Grocery
03.2013 - 03.2020

Special Education Teacher

Austin Independent School District
08.1998 - 06.2007

Teaching Certification - Special Education

Southwest Texas State University

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Texas

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