Jennifer Carlin
Special Educator
Summary
Versatile and dedicated Special Educator with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resource Teacher
Western Hills Elementary
8 2000 - Current
- Provided instruction and support for students with disabilities, enabling them to excel in their classroom.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring student needs were met and due process was followed.
- Have served as school 504 Coordinator, professional learning community team member, school based intervention team member, Building Test Coordinator, Sunshine committee member, ESL committee member and as student behavioral support.
Behavior Classroom Teacher
Fairview Elementary
01.2000 - 05.2000
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and therapists to develop individualized education plans for students with behavioral needs.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
Resource Teacher
Forest Park Elementary
08.1998 - 12.1999
- Provided instruction and support for struggling students through targeted instruction, improving overall class performance.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Partnered with general education teachers from across academic grade levels to support students with disabilities in the classroom through academic or behavior accommodations or modifications.
Third Grade Teacher
Jessieville Elementary
01.1997 - 05.1997
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Created a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Education
Certificate - Building Level Administration
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR 01.2019 - 05.2020
Certificate - Special Education Director
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR 05.2001 -
Master of Education - Special Education
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, AR 05.2001 - 05.1998
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, AR 05.2001 - 05.1996
Skills
Certification
Arkansas Teaching License in the following areas: Special Education Instructional Specialist, Elementary Education, and Middle School Social Studies, Curriculum Program Administrator in Special Education
Professional Enrichment
National Board Certification in Exceptional Needs, 2017-2021.
Arkansas Master Professional Educator, 2019.
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Certificate - Building Level Administration
Arkansas State University
01.2019 - 05.2020
Certificate - Special Education Director
Arkansas State University
05.2001 -
Master of Education - Special Education
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
05.2001 - 05.1998
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
05.2001 - 05.1996
Behavior Classroom Teacher
Fairview Elementary
01.2000 - 05.2000
Resource Teacher
Forest Park Elementary
08.1998 - 12.1999
Third Grade Teacher
Jessieville Elementary
01.1997 - 05.1997
Resource Teacher
Western Hills Elementary
8 2000 - Current
Arkansas Teaching License in the following areas: Special Education Instructional Specialist, Elementary Education, and Middle School Social Studies, Curriculum Program Administrator in Special Education
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