Carrie Crain
Gig Harbor,WA
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, writing skills, social and learning skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Summit Public Schools - Olympus
08.2017 - Current
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Designed data informed lessons to enhance student learning based on diverse learning needs.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
Teacher
Albuquerque Pubic Schools
08.2005 - 05.2017
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
Education
No Degree - Special Education Endorcement
Seattle University
Seattle, WA2022
Master of Science - Curriculum, Instruction, And Assessment
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN2016
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM2003
Skills
- Classroom Instruction
- Team Teaching and Collaboration
- Curriculum Development
- Behavior Management Intervention
- Project-based learning
- SMART Board
- Student-Centered Learning
- Leadership Development
- Technology Implementation
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Special Education
Certification
- Licensed General Education - Social Studies
- Licensed Special Education - K-12
Timeline
Teacher
Summit Public Schools - Olympus
08.2017 - Current
Teacher
Albuquerque Pubic Schools
08.2005 - 05.2017
No Degree - Special Education Endorcement
Seattle University
Master of Science - Curriculum, Instruction, And Assessment
Walden University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of New Mexico
- Licensed General Education - Social Studies
- Licensed Special Education - K-12
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