Carolyn Hayes

Resilient and compassionate educator familiar with the rewards associated with teaching individuals with special needs. Have the ability to remains positive and focused during diverse situations. With many years of experience have proven professionalism and productivity in being versatile and dedicated with a focus on the needs of others.

Empathetic and accommodating in the design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Detail-oriented Educator who is seeking a director opportunity to apply over twenty years of success in public education, community service, after school, and event management. Eager to apply knowledge and skill set to a position that will afford me the opportunity to work with adults as a mentor/ coach.

Versatile Individual 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.

• Skilled Spiritual Counselor with strong listening and communication skills.
• Focused on facilitating exploration of issues, developing individualized plans and developing important skills. Lic
• Conscientious professional with extensive experience advocating for social and economic well-being of individuals and families. Skilled at providing guidance, support and assistance. Strong communication and management skills and committed to inspiring community service.
• To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
• Organized Special Education Teacher successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Certified and licensed in West Virginia and South Carolina and recognized as highly qualified educator. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students.

• Special Education Team Leader for Berea Middle School
• Named "Teacher of the Year" at Mount View High School in 2014.
• Student Mentor
  Volunteered as temporary student guidance counselor to help resolve student personal issues.
• Led class of special needs students to an average 2% increase in math standardized test scores during the 2016 - 2018 school years.
• Student Progress Conferences
  Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote student achievement.
• Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
• Designed and conducted a well-received professional development workshop for Mount View Middle School staff in 2008-2019.
• Supervised team of 10 staff members.
• Documented and resolved Discpline and procedure problems which led to increased attendance, decreased referrals and a more positive environment .

• Permanent Certification in k-adult
• Autism Certified
• Multi-categorical Special Education
• Carnegie Learning Math Instruction
• Kagan Instruction

Ashley Vaughn, ED. S. Special Education Specialist

864-355-6436 or 864-452-0026

ashvaughn@greenville.k12.sc.us

Brittany McCants, M.ED

864-355-1722 or 803-309-0984

bmccants@greenville.k12.sc.us

Tammy Grubb

304-887-3225

tammy.grubb@mail.wvu.edu

Steven Sokhol

864-355-4410 or 864-304-8599

ssokhol@greenville.k12.sc.us