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Carrie Bird

Harwood,MD

Summary

Dedicated and highly motivated teaching assistant who desires to advance to a classroom teacher and take on a new role. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and eagerness to work with the grade group team, students, professional staff, and parents. Engaging and patient professional, committed to promoting a safe learning environment for all. Great rapport with staff and students.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Teacher Assistant

Central Elementary School
Edgewater, MD
08.2024 - Current
  • Instructed small groups of students in specialized areas such as reading comprehension or math skills.
  • Collaborated with classroom teachers to ensure that modifications were made to meet the needs of each student.
  • Assisted in the implementation of individualized education plans for special needs students.
  • Supported transitions from one activity or area to another throughout the day.
  • Assisted with managing student behaviors in the classroom using de-escalation strategies.
  • Helped create a positive learning environment by encouraging students through positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Worked one-on-one with students who required additional assistance understanding material or completing assignments.

Kindergarten Teacher Assistant

Central Elementary School
Edgewater, MD
08.2017 - 08.2024
  • Assisted the kindergarten team in preparing lesson plans and materials for the classroom, including copying, laminating, and gathering supplies.
  • Provided one-on-one instruction to students requiring additional support or assistance with assignments.
  • Organized and supervised learning centers, including literacy, math, science, and social studies.
  • Helped maintain a safe and secure environment in the classroom by monitoring student behavior.
  • Modeled appropriate behavior for students while facilitating small groups of children.
  • Conducted individual assessments of students' academic performance levels.
  • Participated in team meetings with the lead teacher to discuss strategies for improving student learning outcomes.
  • Assisted in preparing bulletin board displays.
  • Attended in-services, workshops, and seminars.
  • Organized and labeled student materials when setting up classrooms.
  • Monitored students during lunchtime.
  • Provided instruction to individuals and small groups of students as needed.
  • Conducted assessments to evaluate student performance.

Teacher Assistant

Central Elementary School
Edgewater, MD
10.2016 - 08.2017
  • Provided instructional support to teachers in accordance with established curriculum guidelines.
  • Assisted in the supervision of students during recess, lunch, and other activities.
  • Provided individual assistance to students as needed.
  • Supported teachers in preparing materials for lessons and activities.
  • Assisted with grading assignments according to teacher's instructions.

Temporary Support Assistant

Lothian Elementary School
Lothian, MD
08.2013 - 09.2016
  • Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
  • Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
  • Helped students master assignments and reinforced learning concepts presented by teachers.
  • Laminated teaching materials to increase durability under repeated use.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education, Special Education

Bowie State University
Bowie, MD
05-2025

Associate of Arts - General Studies, Concentration Business Management

Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD
06-1995

Skills

  • Classroom organization and management
  • Communication skills
  • Patience and flexibility
  • Enthusiasm for working with children
  • Willing to learn new strategies and methods to facilitate learning
  • Building student relationships
  • Maryland Teaching Certification in Early Childhood Education, with Special Education Endorsement, May 2025
  • Support students, teachers, and professional staff

Accomplishments

  • Kappa Delta Pi member
  • Honor Roll student, current GPA 3.808
  • Dean's List- Fall 2023, Spring 2024

Certification

  • ParaPro Test- score 478, August 2016
  • edTPA- score 45/70, April 2024
  • Early Childhood Praxis (5025)- score 186
  • Teaching Reading: Elementary (5205) Praxis, score 169
  • Special Education: Core Knowledge & Applications, score 169

Timeline

Special Education Teacher Assistant

Central Elementary School
08.2024 - Current

Kindergarten Teacher Assistant

Central Elementary School
08.2017 - 08.2024

Teacher Assistant

Central Elementary School
10.2016 - 08.2017

Temporary Support Assistant

Lothian Elementary School
08.2013 - 09.2016

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education, Special Education

Bowie State University

Associate of Arts - General Studies, Concentration Business Management

Anne Arundel Community College

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