Kelly Carriere
Guilford,VT
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in achieving strategic goals. Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem solving skills. Efficient and effective communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives. Known for a commitment to excellence.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Provisional License Coach
Windham Southeast Supervisory Union
08.2024 - Current
- Created and provided ongoing monthly instructional sessions district wide
- Collaborated with the other district wide licensing coach on a weekly basis
- Analyzed student feedback to adjust coaching sessions accordingly
- Provided guidance to students in overcoming challenges and identifying opportunities.
- Assisted students in setting and achieving personal and professional goals.
- Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.
Special Education Teacher
Green Street School
08.2022 - Current
- Worked collaboratively with general education teachers to provide inclusive supports for students
- Scheduled, attend, and documented two educational support team (EST) meetings a week for students k - 3
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
Online Lecturer
Mount Holyoke College
12.2017 - Current
- Created course content using state regulations, federal case law, and the new Massachusetts IEP requirements
- Implemented instructional technologies in course delivery to engage and educate students.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
- Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
Online Lecturer
University of Massachusetts Amherst
09.2016 - Current
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts related to various disabilities under IDEA.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
- Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
- Developed semester outlines and instructional plans for each class session to comply with stated course objectives.
Teacher Leader
GrowVT-ED Academy
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Created and taught virtual classes using Google class, Google meets, and Google calendar
- Created course content for Theme III and Theme II within the Peer Review process
- Met with co-teacher weekly to plan classes and review student needs
- Collaborated with the Director of Professional Programs on current class and next steps
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Principal
Bernardston Elementary School
07.2019 - 08.2022
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
Residential Day School Director
Community House, Inc.
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Created and shaped the vision, mission, and culture of the Community House Day School
- Established and promote a positive culture of high expectations, continuous learning, and a focus on academic and behavioral achievement for students and staff
- Created a school wide model for effective behavior interventions, practices, and procedures
- Provided detailed feedback to teams after analyzing each educator's responsibilities.
- Promoted professional growth of teachers and staff by implementing MTSS and providing guidance.
- Allocated school budgets and solicited additional funding from Title I, II, and III with well-written applications.
Team Leader Coordinator
Student Support Services
04.2014 - 06.2018
- Chaired all IEP meetings for students in 3rd – 7th grade; 200+ IEP meetings a year.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve efficiency in the IEP process.
- Organized materials and implemented project management techniques to keep an average of high performance.
- Cultivated positive relationships with families and deliver special education documents within state timeframe.
- Educated parents and staff on student rights to help all members of the IEP team achieve success.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents for all IEP meetings and teams.
Practicum Supervisor
Special Education Department
01.2013 - 05.2014
- Provided detailed and specific feedback to enhance academic improvements based upon student teacher observation rubric
- Created and implemented customized lessons targeting skill based needs
- Collected, arranged, and input information into state database system.
- Monitored and evaluated educational practices to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Instructed student teachers in 1:1 sessions.
- Monitored student progress and implemented state rubric recommendations to support student success.
Consultant
Holyoke Public Schools
09.2013 - 12.2013
- Conducted special education classrooms observations K-12
- Trained, coached, and guided pre-school staff through Indicator 7
- Collaborated with administrators to determine self contained classroom and program objectives.
- Contributed to development of comprehensive employee training.
- Updated Holyoke Public Schools website to integrate technology and enhance quality of student education information for students and parents.
- Analyzed conditions and needs of substantially separate programs and made recommendations for improvements or corrections within program descriptions.
Teaching Assistant
Special Education Department
09.2012 - 12.2013
- Assisted and supported professors to grade and meet semester deadlines
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Partnered with the professor to plan and implement lessons, goals, and objectives.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Taught course under guidance of the professor.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
Behavioral Teacher 1st -3rd
Lambert Lavoie Elementary
08.2008 - 06.2012
- Demonstrated consistent use of reflective listening and conflict resolution techniques to support development of coping skills.
- Improved behaviors through modeling, role-playing and other effective strategies.
- Developed intervention plans based on established guidelines and individual needs.
- Helped students build skills to navigate typical academic and social situations.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Worked with related services such as counselors and occupational and speech therapists to develop individual interventions and strategies to support academic achievement.
Special Education Teacher
Three Rivers
10.2003 - 06.2008
- Collaborated daily with Milieu staff on behavior interventions and plans
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Instructed students with emotional and behavioral disabilities.
- Designed and implemented project based learning
- Engaged with students on consistent basis by verbally and non-verbally interacting during structured and unstructured activities.
- Completed monthly progress notes and report cards.
Education
Doctorate of Special Education -
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA05.2018
Master of Education - Special Education for Moderate Disabilities
Springfield College
Springfield, MA05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Fitchburg State College
Fitchburg, MA05.2001
Skills
- Tailored instructional approaches
- Skilled in task organization
- Coaching and guidance
- Building professional connections
- Learner-focused education
- Friendly and accessible
- Behavioral management
- Academic intervention
- Analytical thinking
Certification
The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
- Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent, Provisional
- Principal/Assistant Principal Pre K - 6, Initial
- Moderate Disabilities Pre K-8, Professional
- Early Childhood Pre K-2, Professional
Vermont Agency of Education
- Early Childhood Level II
- Special Educator Level II
Timeline
Teacher Leader
GrowVT-ED Academy
01.2025 - 06.2025
Provisional License Coach
Windham Southeast Supervisory Union
08.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Green Street School
08.2022 - Current
Principal
Bernardston Elementary School
07.2019 - 08.2022
Residential Day School Director
Community House, Inc.
08.2018 - 06.2019
Online Lecturer
Mount Holyoke College
12.2017 - Current
Online Lecturer
University of Massachusetts Amherst
09.2016 - Current
Team Leader Coordinator
Student Support Services
04.2014 - 06.2018
Consultant
Holyoke Public Schools
09.2013 - 12.2013
Practicum Supervisor
Special Education Department
01.2013 - 05.2014
Teaching Assistant
Special Education Department
09.2012 - 12.2013
Behavioral Teacher 1st -3rd
Lambert Lavoie Elementary
08.2008 - 06.2012
Special Education Teacher
Three Rivers
10.2003 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Fitchburg State College
Doctorate of Special Education -
University of Massachusetts
Master of Education - Special Education for Moderate Disabilities
Springfield College
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