Carrie McCabe
Crystal Lake,Illinois
Summary
Passionate and caring educator with a talent for building connections and motivating students. Collaborates seamlessly with colleagues and learners to create an environment conducive to learning. Leads by example, exhibiting positive behavior and mannerisms that inspire others. Committed to going the extra mile to achieve personal and professional objectives. Demonstrates exceptional classroom management abilities and fosters high levels of student engagement.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Substitute
- Taught lessons from teacher’s lesson plans
- Maintained classroom management
4th Grade Teacher
Crystal Lake School District 47
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to design interdisciplinary lesson plans, reinforcing key concepts across subjects.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, establishing clear expectations and consequences while fostering a respectful learning environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, addressing the unique needs of each student in the classroom.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and innovative teaching techniques.
- Increased student participation with interactive learning tools and diverse teaching methods.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
Permanent Substitute
Coventry Elementary
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Used teacher sub plans to teach classes in grades K-5
- Maintained classroom management
- Kept a warm and inviting classroom environment
- Set a good report with students and fellow staff
ESY Summer School Teacher
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Used IEPs to set up individual lessons
- Created whole class lesson plans for students grades 6-9
- Taught lessons in Math, SEL, and ELA for students in grades 6-8
- Taught individual and group lessons in math and reading
- Maintained classroom management
- Communicated weekly with parents
Student Teacher
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Created differentiated lesson plans to support the common core curriculum and 4th grade state standards
- Integrated technology for lessons and planning in the classroom
- Maintained classroom management using PBIS system
- Planned weekly lesson schedules with grade level team
Paraprofessional
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Worked one-on-one with students who needed support in classroom
- Read assessments out loud to IEP students
- Managed student behavior
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education -
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UtahSkills
- Student engagement
- Positive reinforcement
- Cultural sensitivity
- Behavior management
Certification
- Elementary Education, K-8, Utah Department of Education, 04/20/23, 06/30/28
- Elementary Education, 1-6, Illinois State Board of Education, 05/16/23, 06/30/28
Timeline
4th Grade Teacher
Crystal Lake School District 47
08.2024 - Current
Permanent Substitute
Coventry Elementary
08.2023 - 08.2024
ESY Summer School Teacher
06.2023 - 07.2023
Student Teacher
11.2022 - 02.2023
Paraprofessional
01.2020 - 06.2022
Certified Substitute
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education -
Western Governors University
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