Carolynn Parker
Florence,KY
Summary
Highly motivated special education teacher passionate about empowering diverse learners to achieve academic and personal growth. Communicates openly with students to build rapport, evaluates progress toward goals, and works with students in small groups or individual learning sessions to address challenges. Skilled in designing and implementing individualized learning plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support student success. Committed to creating a supportive and engaging classroom where every student feels valued and capable of reaching their full potential.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Autism Teacher
Cincinnati Public Schools
Cincinnati, Ohio
08.2023 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs, enhancing learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create inclusive educational environments for students with disabilities.
- Monitored and assessed student progress, adapting teaching methods to meet unique educational needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance data to inform instructional decisions.
- Communicated effectively with parents, caregivers, and other team members regarding student progress and goals.
- Coordinated services from related professionals, such as speech pathologists, occupational therapists, and therapists, provide comprehensive support for students.
- Devised creative lessons to allow for personalized learning experiences that cater to students' strengths and interests.
- Collaborative class projects are created to help students develop essential social skills, promoting strong relationships with peers.
Intervention Specialist
Covington Independent Schools
Covington, KY
08.2022 - 05.2023
Spanish Teacher
Kenton County School District
Fort Wright, KY
08.2019 - 05.2020
World Language Teacher
Boone County Schools
Florence, KY
08.2018 - 05.2019
Spanish Teacher
Bellevue Independent Schools
Bellevue, Ken
08.2016 - 05.2017
District Gifted and Talented Teacher
Newport Independent Schools
Newport, KY
08.2015 - 05.2016
Gifted and Talented Teacher
Boone County Schools
Florence, Kentucky
08.2007 - 08.2008
Gifted and Talented Teacher
Bellevue Independent Schools
Bellevue, KY
08.2006 - 05.2007
Spanish Teacher & Gifted and Talented Teacher
Vernon Parish School Board
Leesville, Louisiana
08.1999 - 05.2005
Spanish Teacher
Erlanger Elsmere Schools
Erlanger, KY
08.1982 - 03.1999
Education
Master of Arts - Intervention Specialist Mild/Moderate
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH12.2014
Master of Arts - Education of The Gifted And Talented
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY12.1989
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Teacher Education
Ball State University
Muncie, IN07.1978
Skills
- Data collection
- Relationship building
- Individualized education plans
- Classroom management
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Collaborative teamwork
- Small group instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Student support
- Diverse learning strategies
- Learning style assessment
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Accomplishments
- Kentucky Colonel
- Golden Apple Winner
- Alpha Mu Gamma, National Foreign Language Honorary
- Kappa Delta Phi, National Honor Society in Education
- Pi Gamma Mu, National Social Science Honorary
- Dean's List
- U.S. Army Freedom Certificate of Appreciation (supporting the Global War on Terrorism from President George W. Bush)
- Education Achievement Award (supporting the Global War on Terrorism from Mrs. Laura Bush)
Extra-Curricular Responsibilities
- Elementary Girls' Basketball Coach
- High School Girls' Track Coach
- Cheerleading Coach
- Spanish Club Sponsor
- Sophomore Class Sponsor
- Student Council Sponsor
- Project Prom Sponsor
- Project Graduation Sponsor
Timeline
Autism Teacher
Cincinnati Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Intervention Specialist
Covington Independent Schools
08.2022 - 05.2023
Spanish Teacher
Kenton County School District
08.2019 - 05.2020
World Language Teacher
Boone County Schools
08.2018 - 05.2019
Spanish Teacher
Bellevue Independent Schools
08.2016 - 05.2017
District Gifted and Talented Teacher
Newport Independent Schools
08.2015 - 05.2016
Gifted and Talented Teacher
Boone County Schools
08.2007 - 08.2008
Gifted and Talented Teacher
Bellevue Independent Schools
08.2006 - 05.2007
Spanish Teacher & Gifted and Talented Teacher
Vernon Parish School Board
08.1999 - 05.2005
Spanish Teacher
Erlanger Elsmere Schools
08.1982 - 03.1999
Master of Arts - Intervention Specialist Mild/Moderate
University of Cincinnati
Master of Arts - Education of The Gifted And Talented
Northern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Teacher Education
Ball State University