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Traveling, Reading, social Gathering
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Carolyn McClendon

Niagara Falls,New York

Summary

Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments. Caring Educator with 20 years of experience in Special education instruction. Expert in closely monitoring student progress while implementing modern educational techniques into daily practices. Committed to long-term student success through well-rounded educations.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Teaching Assistant(Inclusion, Special Education)

Niagara Falls City School District
08.1992 - 04.2019

* Assist Consultant and Classroom Teachers in reaching the goals of selected students/below grade level students.

* Modify lessons in all academic subjects and testing modifications.

Bank Teller

First Of America Bank
04.1984 - 05.1986
  • Built and strengthened customer relationships by leveraging excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Reconciled cash drawer and resolved discrepancies.
  • Counted and packaged currency and coins.
  • Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.

Accounting Assistant

Franklin State Bank
04.1982 - 03.1984
  • Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
  • Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.
  • Reviewed general ledger entries and assessed accuracy.

Education

Master of Science - Elementary Education

Niagara University, Niagara Falls, NY
05.1998

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology / English / Education

University of Buffalo, Buffalo, New York
05.1977
  • Dean's List (January 1975 to May 1977)

Skills

  • Conflict Management
  • Parent Communication
  • Teacher Education
  • Group Dynamics
  • Social and Group Settings
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Behavior Modeling
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Providing Feedback
  • Understanding of Special Education
  • IEP Goals
  • Teaching and Instruction

Traveling, Reading, social Gathering

My daughter and I travel through the United States and Canada. Reading with children of all ages especially those who has special needs.  Community, Church, Sorority, and Social/Service Organizations

Timeline

Teaching Assistant(Inclusion, Special Education) - Niagara Falls City School District
08.1992 - 04.2019
Bank Teller - First Of America Bank
04.1984 - 05.1986
Accounting Assistant - Franklin State Bank
04.1982 - 03.1984
Niagara University - Master of Science, Elementary Education
University of Buffalo - Bachelor of Arts, Sociology / English / Education
Carolyn McClendon