Cassie Clanton
Franklin,GA
Summary
Experienced Special Education Paraprofessional with a strong background in IEP compliance, classroom organization, and learning disabilities support. Skilled in teacher assistance, positive behavior support, and student progress monitoring to create safe, structured learning environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Carroll County School District
12.2019 - 09.2026
- Supported special education teachers with IEP implementation and daily instructional accommodations.
- Reinforced lessons through small-group and one-on-one academic support.
- Monitored student behavior and applied positive intervention strategies consistently.
- Assisted with classroom management, transitions, and instructional material preparation.
- Documented student progress and communicated observations to teaching staff.
- Guided students in adaptive skills, self-care routines, and independence development.
- Maintained safe, orderly learning environments while following district procedures.
- Collaborated with teachers, therapists, and families to strengthen student success.
- Observed children's behavior and documented progress for individualized learning support.
- Communicated regularly with families regarding routines, milestones, and classroom expectations.
- Maintained safe, nurturing classroom environment aligned with early learning standards.
- Planned developmentally appropriate activities supporting social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
Early Childhood Educator
Carroll County School District
08.2003 - 12.2019
- Adapted lesson plans to accommodate diverse developmental needs and learning styles.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to organize curriculum, materials, and daily schedules.
- Mentored new educators on classroom management, child engagement, and center procedures.
- Modeled positive guidance strategies to reinforce cooperation and self-regulation.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Walden University
Minneapolis, MNBachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA12-2003
Skills
- IEP implementation
- Instructional support
- Teacher collaboration
- Progress monitoring
- Communication skills
- Behavior intervention
- Student engagement
- Classroom organization
Certification
- Early Childhood Education (P-5), Georgia - 2003-2028Timeframe]
- Masters Early Education (Reading and Math), Georgia-2010-2028
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Carroll County School District
12.2019 - 09.2026
Early Childhood Educator
Carroll County School District
08.2003 - 12.2019
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of West Georgia