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Laura Carr

Geneva,FL

Summary

Resilient Special Education teammate familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion. Special education professional highly skilled in working with students by perceiving needs and supporting various functions. Extensive mentoring and tutoring experience. Enthusiastic team player eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of student needs and teacher needs and training in classroom management. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in child development.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

ESE Paraprofessional

SCPS
Geneva, FL
10.2016 - 08.2020
  • Communicated with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
  • Followed learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth
  • Followed 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.
  • Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.

ESE Paraprofessional

SCPS
Winter Springs, FL
08.2015 - 10.2016
  • Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
  • Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
  • Followed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
  • Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.

Guidance Secretary

SCPS
Winter Springs, FL
08.2013 - 07.2015
  • Processed student registrations and withdrawals.
  • Transferred and directed phone calls, guests and mail to correct staff members.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Conducted thorough research using diverse resources to assist professional staff with routine and special project tasks.
  • Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency and quality service.
  • Maintained daily reports and advised executive leaders in decision-making processes.

Education

Associate of Science -

Seminole State College of Florida
Sanford, FL

High School Diploma -

Winter Park High School
Winter Park, FL

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Student records management
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Project organization
  • Supervision
  • Process improvement
  • Relationship development
  • Problem resolution
  • Team management

Timeline

ESE Paraprofessional

SCPS
10.2016 - 08.2020

ESE Paraprofessional

SCPS
08.2015 - 10.2016

Guidance Secretary

SCPS
08.2013 - 07.2015

Associate of Science -

Seminole State College of Florida

High School Diploma -

Winter Park High School

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