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Carolyn Hale

Rockledge,FL

Summary

Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Exceptional Student Education Teacher

Brevard Public Schools
Viera, FL
08.2010 - Current
  • Identified children's collective and individual learning needs to plan, prepare and deliver instruction designed to maximize individual learning and capture interest.
  • Prepared lesson plans and executed different modalities to accelerate individual success.
  • Balanced individual and group instruction to accommodate different academic levels and learning styles.
  • Used FOCUS to document students grades, communicate with parents, and submit progress reports.
  • Used PEER to prepare student's Individual Education Plan.
  • Administered the Florida Standards Alternate Assessment.
  • Built relationships with my students and provided a safe and organized learning environment.
  • Maintained a climate of inquiry.
  • Communicated with parents and faculty to develop strong sense of collaboration between teachers, students and parents.
  • Utilized pre-made and self-made assessments to determine student weaknesses and strengths.

Exceptional Student Education Teacher

Charlotte County Schools
Punta Gorda, FL
08.2005 - 05.2010
  • Identified children's collective and individual learning needs to plan, prepare and deliver instruction designed to maximize individual learning and capture interest.
  • Prepared lesson plans and executed different modalities to accelerate individual success.
  • Balanced individual and group instruction to accommodate different academic levels and learning styles.
  • Instructed students with intellectual and physical disabilities.
  • Administered the Florida Standards Alternate Assessment.
  • Communicated with parents and faculty to develop strong sense of collaboration between teachers, students and parents.
  • Utilized pre-made and self-made assessments to determine student weaknesses and strengths.

Exceptional Student Education Teacher

Brevard Public Schools
Viera, FL
01.1998 - 05.2005
  • Identified children's collective and individual learning needs to plan, prepare and deliver instruction designed to maximize individual learning and capture interest.
  • Prepared lesson plans and executed different modalities to accelerate individual success.
  • Balanced individual and group instruction to accommodate different academic levels and learning styles.
  • Communicated with parents and faculty to develop strong sense of collaboration between teachers, students and parents.
  • Employed FCAT and FAIR assessments to monitor student progress.
  • Administered and graded tests, homework and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
  • Utilized pre-made and self-made assessments to determine student weaknesses and strengths.

Education

Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling

Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL
06.1995

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC
12.1988

Skills

  • Differentiated instruction
  • Student records management
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Classroom Management
  • Administration of state assessments
  • Collaboration
  • Flexibility
  • Team player

Timeline

Exceptional Student Education Teacher

Brevard Public Schools
08.2010 - Current

Exceptional Student Education Teacher

Charlotte County Schools
08.2005 - 05.2010

Exceptional Student Education Teacher

Brevard Public Schools
01.1998 - 05.2005

Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling

Nova Southeastern University

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

Appalachian State University
Carolyn Hale