Carrie Mastin
Phelan,CA
Summary
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Motivated, with engaging personality and flexible approach. Upbeat, friendly, and anticipating customer needs to facilitate enjoyable dining experiences.
- Proactive Special Education Specialist, Substitute Teacher, and Paraprofessional with extensive experience developing and implementing individualized education plans. Strengthened family involvement and utilized evidence-based practices to promote student growth. Known for fostering positive learning environments and strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Specialist
Adelanto Elementary School District
08.2020 - Current
- Enhanced student learning by developing and implementing individualized education plans tailored to each student's needs.
- Strengthened family involvement through regular communication channels like parent-teacher conferences and monthly newsletters highlighting student achievements.
- Served as case manager overseeing the development implementation monitoring evaluation of IEPs ensuring legal compliance.
- Implemented evidence-based practices that promoted social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth in students with disabilities.
- Utilized technology effectively to enhance instruction methods and provide engaging learning experiences.
- Provided specialized instruction in various subjects, adapting teaching methods and materials to meet diverse learning needs.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, fostering a supportive community for academic success.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Substitute Teacher
Adelanto Elementary School District
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Paraprofessional
Snowline School District
02.2007 - 06.2015
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Libearl Studies With A Focus On English
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA05.2008
Skills
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Social Skills Development
- Sensory integration strategies
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Functional Behavior Assessments
- Behavior Management Strategies
- English Language Learner Support
- Differentiated Instruction Techniques
- Individualized Education Plans
- Collaborative Teaching Abilities
- Developmental Delay Strategies
- Progress Monitoring Expertise
- Intellectual Disability Interventions
- Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Team Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Emotional Support
- Lesson Planning
- Parent communications
- Positive Role Model
- Trained in CPI
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Small Group Instruction
- Data Collection
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Social integration
- Training in food handling preparation
- Disability assessment testing
- Basic clerical knowledge
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Team building
- Task Prioritization
- Self Motivation
- Professionalism
- Goal Setting
Additional Information
During my time on the board for Serrano FFA Alumni Non-Profit Organization, volunteered to work booths at local concerts to help raise money for Serrano FFA through the Serrano Football Booster Club. This included working at Glen Helen for concerts as well as working the snack bar at Serrano High School on game nights.
Was a Girl Scout Leader for three years while my daughters were young. I lead informational, hands on meetings for the troop, took them on outings and camping trips. Organized cookie booths to enhance the girls understanding of business and money.
Timeline
Special Education Specialist
Adelanto Elementary School District
08.2020 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Adelanto Elementary School District
08.2018 - 06.2019
Paraprofessional
Snowline School District
02.2007 - 06.2015
Master of Arts - Education
Azusa Pacific University
Bachelor of Arts - Libearl Studies With A Focus On English
Azusa Pacific University
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