Carolyn Lankford

Work History

Education & Services Unlimited, LLC

10.2019 - Current

Oversaw development and implementation of quality educational programs.
Prepared action plans to address concerns discovered through surveys, classroom observations and conversations with stakeholders.
Observed teachers and students in classrooms to gather data and improve instruction.
Counseled and monitored at-risk students for attendance, academic progress and behavioral concerns.
Recruited, trained and mentored faculty and staff in best practices for instruction.
Built rapport with young clients and families through behavioral therapy technics as well as teaching parent training classes.
Developed engaging and effective curricula for students aged 10 to 14.
Reviewed and refreshed Georgia Standards of Excellence curriculum with faculty members to continuously improve quality of instruction.
Managed budget of 50,000 to 75,000 for Student Centered instruction of 20 students.

WALTON COUNTY SCHOOLS

08.2014 - 10.2019

Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, or other professionals to develop individual education plans (IEPs)
Develop individual educational plans (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, or social development
Employ special educational strategies or techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, or memory.
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.

08.2007 - 01.2015

Follow ethical codes that protect the confidentiality of information
Translate messages simultaneously or consecutively into specified languages, orally or by using hand signs, maintaining message content, context, and style as much as possible
Check translations of technical terms and terminology to ensure that they are accurate and remain consistent throughout translation revisions
Listen to speakers' statements to determine meanings and to prepare translations, using electronic listening systems as necessary
Train and supervise other translators or interpreters.

Newton County Schools

05.2009 - 08.2013

Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others
Develop and maintain web pages for teaching-related purposes
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
Observed other instructors and lecturers, gathering valuable techniques to be implemented into future lectures and courses.
Emphasized safe working and classroom conditions and practices.

08.2009 - 05.2013

Establish and enforce rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among students
Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement
Modify the general education curriculum for special-needs students, based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies
Develop and implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of handicapping conditions
Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress
Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems
Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory
Teach personal development skills such as goal setting, independence, and self-advocacy
Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and professionals to develop individual educational plans designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social development.