Joseph Carson
Surprise,AZ
Summary
Innovative professional with expertise in promoting academic, career and social development programs. Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills. Trusted advisor goes extra mile to help individuals succeed.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Dysart High School
El Mirage, AZ
07.2022 - Current
- Teach in a Structured Teaching Classroom for grades 9-12
- Cosponsor Best Buddies club
- Develop lesson plans that are tailored to the various needs of my students.
- Evaluated progress throughout the transition process, making necessary adjustments to ensure successful outcomes.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
Inclusion Specialist/Resource Teacher
Tonopah Valley High School
Tonopah, AZ
07.2018 - 05.2022
- Managed Special Education Caseloads for 70 students
- Consulted with teachers on strategies to help SPED students succeed in Inclusion setting
- Developed Senior Exit Plans
- Member of Benefits Committee from 2019-2021
- Tonopah Valley High School Varsity Football game announcer (2020-2021).
- When school district had local ballot initiatives, promoted collaboration amongst fellow campaigners by sharing best practices, tips, and experiences from past canvassing efforts.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop specialized instructional materials, fostering an inclusive atmosphere in the classroom.
- Assisted in the development of school policies advocating for equity and access to quality education for all learners.
- Enhanced inclusive learning environments by implementing tailored strategies and accommodations for diverse student needs.
- Conducted thorough assessments of client needs prior to developing tailored transition plans, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
- Evaluated progress throughout the transition process, making necessary adjustments to ensure successful outcomes.
- Provided ongoing support and guidance for clients during the entire transition process, addressing concerns and troubleshooting issues as needed.
- Improved overall client satisfaction by providing tailored assistance, regular updates, and comprehensive support throughout each stage of the transition process.
- Developed solutions to address complex issues and operational gaps.
- Managed internal and external client-facing relationships through transitional periods.
- Built support for change throughout business unit through direct outreach strategies.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
- Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
- Analyzed student academic records to assess educational and career goals.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
Special Education Teacher
Agua Fria High School
Avondale, AZ
07.2017 - 05.2018
- Co-Taught World History.
- Promoted a positive atmosphere throughout transitional periods by emphasizing open lines of communication among all team members.
- Implemented change management strategies which reduced employee resistance during critical organizational transitions.
- Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.
Special Education Teacher
Tonopah Valley High School
Tonopah, AZ
07.2014 - 05.2017
- Taught Resource English class (grades 9-12)
- Member of the DAT committee where the district met with AZED regarding SPED compliance.
- Improved overall client satisfaction by providing tailored assistance, regular updates, and comprehensive support throughout each stage of the transition process.
- Mentored colleagues on best practices for managing transitions, contributing to a culture of continuous learning and development within the organization.
- Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students.
- Encouraged students to explore age-appropriate and career-related opportunities.
Special Education Teacher
Crockett Elementary School
Phoenix, AZ
07.2012 - 06.2014
- Taught a Self-Contained 3-6 Grade Class
- Member of the Superintendent's Advisory Committee.
- Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Analyzed student academic records to assess educational and career goals.
- Analyzed data from previous case studies; using insights gained to optimize future transitional initiatives.
Special Education Teacher
Tolleson Union High School
Tolleson, AZ
06.2008 - 05.2012
- Taught Life Skills classroom (August 2009 to Present)
- Wrote Behavior Intervention Plans and Functional Behavior Assessments
- Member of the Tolleson Union High School District Salary Committee (September 2010 - March 2012)
- Assisted in developing a site based transition program.
- Conducted thorough assessments of client needs prior to developing tailored transition plans, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
- Implemented change management strategies which reduced employee resistance during critical organizational transitions.
- Evaluated progress throughout the transition process, making necessary adjustments to ensure successful outcomes.
- Provided ongoing support and guidance for clients during the entire transition process, addressing concerns and troubleshooting issues as needed.
- Promoted a positive atmosphere throughout transitional periods by emphasizing open lines of communication among all team members.
- Improved overall client satisfaction by providing tailored assistance, regular updates, and comprehensive support throughout each stage of the transition process.
- Conducted post-transition evaluations to measure overall success rates, using findings to refine future strategies and approaches.
Special Education Teacher
Dysart High School
El Mirage, AZ
08.2005 - 05.2008
- Worked as an Inclusion Teacher
- Special Education Department Chair - Spring 2006 - Spring 2007
- Lead Professional Development Workshop on Student Achievement.
- Facilitated training sessions for newly-transitioned staff members, enhancing their understanding of company policies and procedures.
- Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
- Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
Special Education Teacher
Genesee Valley BOCES
LeRoy, NY
01.2000 - 06.2005
- Utilized many different types of instruction (visual, auditory, and kinesthetic) for Emotionally Disturbed students
- Worked closely with Social Workers on developing plans to help students use socially acceptable behavior
- Counseled Emotionally Disturbed students when necessary.
- Encouraged students to explore age-appropriate and career-related opportunities.
- Developed and implemented student guidance plans to foster academic success.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Canisius College
Buffalo, NY02.2023
Master of Science -
D'Youville College
Buffalo, NY08.2003
Skills
- Organizational Development
- Training and coaching
- Technical acumen
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking Abilities
INSERVICES ATTENDED
- Assessment and Dyslexia Lecture Series - October 2020
- Arizona Department of Education Student Led IEP's - 2017
- Arizona's Transition Conference - 2015
- Structured English Immersion (60 hours completed)
- Secondary Transition IEP Requirements Workshop
- Progress Monitoring for SPED Teachers
- Motivating Unmotivated Students Seminar
- Assessment for Learning
- CPI Training (Crisis Prevention)
- Orton Gillingham Reading Program Training (40 hours)
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Dysart High School
07.2022 - Current
Inclusion Specialist/Resource Teacher
Tonopah Valley High School
07.2018 - 05.2022
Special Education Teacher
Agua Fria High School
07.2017 - 05.2018
Special Education Teacher
Tonopah Valley High School
07.2014 - 05.2017
Special Education Teacher
Crockett Elementary School
07.2012 - 06.2014
Special Education Teacher
Tolleson Union High School
06.2008 - 05.2012
Special Education Teacher
Dysart High School
08.2005 - 05.2008
Special Education Teacher
Genesee Valley BOCES
01.2000 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Arts -
Canisius College
Master of Science -
D'Youville College