Carrie Antrim
Retired Special Education Administrator
Corona,CA
Summary
Productive Special Education Coordinator offering 43 year background implementing programs for children with intellectual,learning and behavioral disabilities. Trains staff on special education innovations, creates educational programs and analyzes student academic data. Dedicated to providing exceptional leadership to drive special education programs.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Principal Coordinator
Riverside Unified School District
Riverside, CA
07.2017 - 06.2021
- Provided school-wide leadership and training to all teachers and support staff on campus.
- Provided for the day to day running of the school.
- Attended and supported staff with IEPs, behavioral meetings, staff meetings, and classroom support to ensure a safe, welcoming learning environment for preschool students ages three to five with Individual Education Plans.
- Supervised and evaluated site level staff and itinerant special education support staff.
- Created classroom assignments for staff and students.
SELPA Director, Special Education
Riverside Unified School District
Riverside, CA
08.2014 - 07.2017
- Provided leadership for the Special Education Department which included all employees providing services to students with special needs.
- Attended and provided assistance in high profile student meetings.
- Supported site level leadership in providing services to students with IEPs.
- Member of the District level leadership team speaking for the Special Education Department.
- Ensured the implementation of State and Federal Laws pertaining to special education. Maintained strong working relationships with California Department of Education and the County Office of Education.
Director of Special Education
East Whittier School District
Whittier , CA
07.2013 - 08.2014
- Contributed to district-level committees to support needs of students on IEPs.
- Coordinated special education services through frequent principal collaboration and consultation.
- Allocated special education staff and addressed requests for additional allocations throughout school year.
- Evaluated and supervised itinerant teachers and support staff based on student needs.
Director Special Education
Corona Norco Unified School District
Corona, CA
08.2010 - 08.2014
- Evaluated and supervised itinerant teachers and support staff based on student needs.
- Coordinated staff evaluations for special education personnel.
- Coordinated special education services through frequent principal collaboration and consultation.
- Contributed to district-level committees to support needs of students on IEPs.
- Oversight of a 55 million dollar budget for the Special Education Department
- Led development of curriculum and instruction for the department
- Oversight for all hearings, mediations and resolution meetings
- Trained special education staff
- Participated in districtwide leadership
Special Education Coordinator
Corona Norco Unified School District
Corona, CA
07.2005 - 08.2010
- Provided Support to teachers and site staff
- Collaborated with families to provide resources for children outside of school district.
- Coached and observed 25 related service providers to improve teaching techniques.
- Coordinated state testing for the Special Education Department
- Oversight for Non-public Schools and non-district support personnel in the areas of Speech, Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy.
- Participated in districtwide leadership
- Provided training to special education staff
- Participated in hearings, mediations and resolution meetings
Assistant Principal, Orange Grove High School
Corona Norco Unified School District
Corona, CA
07.2003 - 06.2005
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Provided staff training.
- Created classes and student schedules.
- Participated in hiring site staff
- Oversight of site level student discipline and behavioral intervention
- Participated in district level leadership
Behavior Specialist
Corona Norco Unified School District
Corona, CA
06.1998 - 06.2003
- Utilized positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
- Maintained accurate and confidential records of assigned students.
- Crafted Behavioral Intervention Plans for individual students.
- Provided training and support to site level staff.
- Developed positive working relationships with staff, students and families.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
San Bernardino State
San Bernardino, CA09.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ07.1986
Skills
- Disciplinary Action
- Classroom Instruction
- Instructional Techniques
- Educational Strategies
- Behavioral Intervention Strategies
- Assessment
- IEP implementation
- Master trainer Non-violent Crisis Intervention
- Communication
Timeline
Special Education Principal Coordinator
Riverside Unified School District
07.2017 - 06.2021
SELPA Director, Special Education
Riverside Unified School District
08.2014 - 07.2017
Director of Special Education
East Whittier School District
07.2013 - 08.2014
Director Special Education
Corona Norco Unified School District
08.2010 - 08.2014
Special Education Coordinator
Corona Norco Unified School District
07.2005 - 08.2010
Assistant Principal, Orange Grove High School
Corona Norco Unified School District
07.2003 - 06.2005
Behavior Specialist
Corona Norco Unified School District
06.1998 - 06.2003
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
San Bernardino State
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Arizona State University
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