Carrie Santos
Beaverton,OR
Summary
Passionate about supporting the emotional, social, and academic development of young children. Highly trained in understanding their developmental stages and creating safe and nurturing environments to enhance their learning experiences. Strong desire to complement education-based strategies. Dedicated to incorporating techniques that promote overall health and wellness, fostering a love for school in every child worked with.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Beaverton School District
08.2024 - Current
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
Licened Substitue
Beaverton School District
02.2022 - 08.2024
- Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
- Kept students engaged with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Long-term First grade classroom 10/23-2/24
- Long-term Upper Emotional Growth Classroom 2/24-5/24
Certified Substitute Teacher
Northwest Reginal Educational Service District
02.2023 - 06.2024
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Assessed student achievement through data analysis and maintained appropriate documentation for school-based and individual reporting purposes.
- Collaborated with Specialist to provide student support.
- Long-term at Beaverton Early Childhood
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialized Program in Hillsboro School District
- ASL Classroom at Hillsboro High School
Educational Interpreter
Northwest Regional ESD
08.2007 - 05.2020
- Educational Interpreter for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in the general education setting, IEP meetings, and other school events.
- Collaborated with the classroom teacher and case manager to meet the needs of the students according to their IEPs.
- Provided support in the mainstream classroom and specialized classroom for the student.
- Advocated for student language needs to achieve success with classroom objectives.
- Planned and directed classroom activities to support students' educational goals.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Freelance Interpreter
Hillsboro Parks and Recreation
08.2011 - 06.2012
- Worked as a freelance interpreter for youth sports programs
- Worked closely with coaches and program coordinators to support the needs of clients and educate the involved parties on how to use an interpreter.
- Advocated for client in order to provide equal access to the sport and activity.
Educational ASL Interpreter
Northwest Regional ESD
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Worked in an elementary school, with students preschool-aged through 6th grade where I served as the site’s lead interpreter
- Mentored newly hired interpreters and students participating in an internship experience
- I had the opportunity to work with Deaf staff with various language preferences
- I also had the opportunity to interpret for after school activities, parent conferences, and to interpret and participate in student IEP meetings
- Attended training programs to improve professional knowledge and interpretation skills.
- Planned and directed classroom activities to support students' educational goals.
Educational Interpreter
Salem-Keizer School District
01.1996 - 01.1998
- I worked with Deaf and hard of hearing students that presented with various disabilities including Cerebral Palsy, Down syndrome, and autism spectrum disorders
- Advocated for student language needs to achieve success with classroom objectives.
- Adapted materials and instruction tools to meet needs of deaf or hard of hearing students.
- Provided interpreting and support services to hearing-impaired student assimilating content to achieve success in classroom.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies-SPED/ASL Interpreting
Western Oregon University
Monmouth Oregon06-2017
Skills
- EIPA certified interpreter
- Bilingual
- Team player
- Flexible
- Dependable
- Patient
- Positive
- Student Advocate
- Trauma Informed
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Beaverton School District
08.2024 - Current
Certified Substitute Teacher
Northwest Reginal Educational Service District
02.2023 - 06.2024
Licened Substitue
Beaverton School District
02.2022 - 08.2024
Freelance Interpreter
Hillsboro Parks and Recreation
08.2011 - 06.2012
Educational Interpreter
Northwest Regional ESD
08.2007 - 05.2020
Educational ASL Interpreter
Northwest Regional ESD
01.1998 - 01.2001
Educational Interpreter
Salem-Keizer School District
01.1996 - 01.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies-SPED/ASL Interpreting
Western Oregon University
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