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Carrie TerVeer

Fremont,Michigan

Summary

Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at Fremont Public Schools, enhancing school culture and teacher effectiveness. Skilled in special education and behavioral intervention, I foster strong relationships with students and parents, advocating for academic success. Committed to creating high-expectation environments that promote student growth and engagement.


Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Middle School Assistant Principal

Fremont Public Schools
08.2018 - Current
  • Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
  • Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
  • Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.

Behavioral Interventionist

Fremont Middle School
08.2014 - 06.2018
  • Developed strong rapport with students through active listening and empathetic understanding, fostering trust and open communication channels.
  • Partnered with parents to create consistent routines and expectations across home and school settings, reinforcing desired behaviors more effectively.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by modeling appropriate social skills and fostering respectful interactions among students.
  • Designed engaging lessons that incorporated social-emotional learning components, increasing self-awareness and interpersonal competence among students.

Special Education Supervisor/Autism Consultant

Newaygo County RESA
08.2008 - 07.2014
  • Facilitated IEP meetings by using family-centered, strength-based approach.
  • Maintained contact with parents to address concerns and needs of children.
  • Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
  • Led and managed child study teams to develop interventions to support students academically and socially.
  • Established positive relationships with families, fostering trust and collaboration towards shared goals for their children''s success.
  • Advocated for students by communicating their needs effectively during meetings with administrators, parents, and other stakeholders.
  • Increased teacher effectiveness by providing training and guidance on special education best practices and strategies.
  • Organized professional development opportunities for teachers, improving their skills in managing diverse classroom environments.

Education

Administrative Certification - Educational Leadership

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
05-2020

Skills

  • Effective leadership
  • Parent communication
  • Special education
  • Parent engagement and communication
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Relationship building and networking
  • Instructional leadership
  • Discipline management
  • Performance monitoring
  • Staff development
  • Behavioral intervention
  • Student and parent relations
  • School culture

Timeline

Middle School Assistant Principal

Fremont Public Schools
08.2018 - Current

Behavioral Interventionist

Fremont Middle School
08.2014 - 06.2018

Special Education Supervisor/Autism Consultant

Newaygo County RESA
08.2008 - 07.2014

Administrative Certification - Educational Leadership

Grand Valley State University
Carrie TerVeer