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Carrla Perry

Wake Forest,NC

Summary

Driven special education professional with a proven track record at Franklin County Schools, adept in Individualized Education Plans and fostering parent-teacher communication. Excelled in creating inclusive learning environments, enhancing student behavior through positive reinforcement, and achieving significant progress in student academic and social skills. Demonstrated expertise in differentiated instruction and collaborative teamwork, ensuring optimal student success. Looking for opportunities to advocate for parents and also review records to make sure IEP's are being followed correctly. My time has been well served in the public school system and my level of knowledge is top knotch with IEP's, recor keeping, and the process of how students are identified.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Resource Teacher

Franklin County Schools
03.2012 - Current
  • Coordinated with general education teachers to modify curriculum materials, ensuring accessibility for all learners in an inclusive setting.
  • Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and IEP objectives to ensure compliance with federal regulations and school district policies.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments, analyzed data, and monitored progress to inform instructional decisions and guide interventions.
  • Provided ongoing communication with parents/guardians regarding students'' progress, goals, and achievements in a timely manner.
  • Continually pursued professional growth opportunities through conferences, webinars, and coursework to remain current on trends in special education pedagogy and best practices.
  • Improved student behavior and social skills through implementation of positive reinforcement strategies and consistent classroom management techniques.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.

Special Education Teacher

Wake County Public Schools
08.2002 - 12.2010
  • Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Promoted positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.

Special Education Teacher

Durham Public Schools
08.1994 - 06.2002
  • Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
  • Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
  • Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
  • Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
  • Organized field trips and community-based experiences that enriched students'' understanding of real-world applications for their skills.
  • Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.

Education

Master of Science - Teaching Learning Disabilities

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
08.1995

Bachelor of Science - Mentally Handicapped K-12

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
05.1993

Skills

  • Positive Behavior Supports
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Social Skills Training
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Individualized Education Plans
  • Reading Interventions
  • Individual Education Plans IEPs
  • Team Collaboration
  • Classroom Management
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Motivating students
  • Relationship Building
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Social Skills Development
  • Lesson Planning
  • Parent communications
  • Behavior Intervention Plans
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Student Recordkeeping

Accomplishments

  • Special Education Department chairperson for at least 25 years.
  • Teacher of Excellence for Franklin County Schools for 2018
  • Strong knowledge of reviewing files and looking at IEP's for compliance.
  • Federal and state level audits
  • Lead on December and April headcount
  • Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans.
  • Daily collaboration with MTSS team to make sure that students who are referred have received interventions with fidelity.
  • Handled all referrals that have been brought to the Exceptional Children's team to make sure that we never label a child with a disability unless we have data to prove.

Timeline

Special Education Resource Teacher

Franklin County Schools
03.2012 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Wake County Public Schools
08.2002 - 12.2010

Special Education Teacher

Durham Public Schools
08.1994 - 06.2002

Master of Science - Teaching Learning Disabilities

East Carolina University

Bachelor of Science - Mentally Handicapped K-12

East Carolina University

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