Carrie Lehman
Oceanside,CA
Summary
Accomplished Education Specialist with 12 years of expertise in supporting students by serving as inspirational figure and encouraging role model to students with diverse needs. Expert in leading and supporting children to reach their highest potential by continually assessing students formally and informally, identifying behavior issues and adapting lessons in creative ways to highlight learning strengths. Committed to providing an atmosphere that is calm, safe and structured while giving students the opportunity to find their strengths that builds confidence and a love for learning.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Specialist
Vista Unified School District
07.2017 - Current
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to parents, guardians and teachers
- Established and maintained cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and staff
- Evaluated student performance using formative and summative assessments
- Assessed students using Standardized Assessments to implement their Individualized Education Plan
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop appropriate interventions and accommodations
- Demonstrated knowledge of IEPs, 504 Plans, RTI Processes, and Functional Behavioral Assessments
- Cultivated relationships with families by providing guidance and resources
- Maintained open communication with parents regarding their child's educational progress
- Offered small group and one-on-one instruction to students requiring reading, writing, math and behavioral support
- Implemented positive behavior management techniques to foster an effective learning environment
- Mentored Paraprofessionals: provided strategies to best support students, trained how to effectively collect data on student behavior, and on the use of proper behavioral techniques
- Created strategic daily schedules around school wide schedules
- Collaborated effectively with Special Education Team on how to best support shared students
- Provided flexibility on changing schedule with Instructional Aides to support case load changes.
GENERAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Cartwright Unified School District
08.1993 - 05.1998
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Maintained current knowledge of instructional techniques and attended professional development trainings.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Provided clear, informative and engaging classroom instruction.
- Improved classroom management and maintained a positive learning environment through building "community" with students who defined and agreed upon the classroom expectations collectively.
- Implemented effective differentiation strategies within lessons, meeting the needs of all learners while challenging them appropriately.
- Monitored student progress through regular assessments, adjusting instruction as needed for optimal understanding of material.
- Increased parent involvement in the educational process by maintaining open lines of communication and offering resources for home support.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments, enabling students to learn from mistakes and improve their performance.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Developed engaging lessons based on state standards that incorporated real-world examples, making content relatable to students'' lives and interest.
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
Fit 'N' Fun Educational Center
08.1992 - 08.1993
- Established an atmosphere that allowed children to grow to their fullest potential, academically, socially and emotionally
- Utilized several strategies to maximize success for each child and maintained a friendly, safe classroom environment where all children felt comfortable and free to learn
- Created an effective discipline system which was both consistent and positive
- Taught Kindergarten to both mainstream and special needs children in a private school
- Assessed child's developmental needs on ongoing basis
- Created an atmosphere where students were able to learn at their own academic level
- Developed a positive rapport with parents through collaborative conversations
- Provide hands-on opportunities for student learning
- Provided on-going formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress
- Created curriculum around state standards, while meeting the needs of each student
- Collaborated with educational team to enhance the success of each student.
Education
MILD/MODERATE, AUTISM AUTHORIZATION IN SPECIAL EDUCATION - Special Education
California State University
San Marcos05.2017
CLAD CERTIFICATION IN SPECIAL EDUCATION - Special Education
California State University
San Marcos, CA05.2017
CONTINUING EDUCATION IN EDUCATION - Education
Vanguard University
Vista, CA10.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05.1992
Skills
- Assessment Strategies
- Individualized Education Plans
- Special Education
- Team Collaboration
- Classroom Management
- Positive Learning Environment
- Relationship Building
- Interpersonal and Social Skills
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Differentiated Instruction
Personal Information
Title: Special Education Teacher
Timeline
Education Specialist
Vista Unified School District
07.2017 - Current
GENERAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Cartwright Unified School District
08.1993 - 05.1998
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
Fit 'N' Fun Educational Center
08.1992 - 08.1993
MILD/MODERATE, AUTISM AUTHORIZATION IN SPECIAL EDUCATION - Special Education
California State University
CLAD CERTIFICATION IN SPECIAL EDUCATION - Special Education
California State University
CONTINUING EDUCATION IN EDUCATION - Education
Vanguard University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Arizona State University
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