Lorraine Carcoura
Education
Wilmington,DE
Summary
Dedicated educator possessing expertise in classroom management, curriculum design and development and delivery of differentiated instruction at the middle and elementary school levels.
Curriculum writer and professional developer. Experience designing district and school level curriculum for general education and gifted students. Experience delivering professional development to district teachers and program coordinators.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Gifted and Talented Teacher
Cecil County Public Schools
Elkton, Maryland
08.2012 - Current
- Identified children's collective and individual learning needs to plan, prepare and deliver instruction and program curriculum designed to maximize individual learning and capture interest.
- Balanced individual and group instruction to accommodate different academic levels and learning styles.
- Prepared and distributed progress reports using a narrative format.
- Employed Kingore Experiences, The Cognitive Test of Abilities, state and nationally normed assessments to monitor student eligibility and progress.
- Communicated and provided levels of support to teachers to meet the needs of advanced learners
District Level Instructional Coach
Cecil County Public Schools
Elkton, Maryland
08.2008 - 08.2013
- Analyzed effectiveness of curriculum already in place.
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs and identified research-based instructional strategies.
- Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives and plan district level curriculum.
- Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in development of comprehensive employee training courses.
- Designed, implemented and delivered successful training programs to meet department and school needs.
- Increased teachers' skills, and knowledge through delivery of professional development about curriculum and modeling of instructional strategies.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
Gifted and Talented Teacher
Cecil County Public Schools
Elkton, Maryland
08.2006 - 07.2009
Same responsibilities as noted in current position but in middle and elementary schools in the county. In 2013 the position changed to provide support at the elementary level only.
Teacher
Cecil County Public Schools
Elkton, Maryland
08.1993 - 07.2006
Special Education Teacher - Level 5 S.E.D. program, and resource room teacher, and co teacher in collaborative settings
Regular Education- Math, Science, Social Studies
Owner Bookworms Tutoring Service
Self
Wilmington, DE
01.1992 - 09.2002
Owner/Operator: Bookworms Tutoring Service
- Interviewed and hired teachers
- Coordinated in home tutoring programs
- Orchestrated payroll and scheduling
Teacher
Christina School District
Newark , Delaware
08.1992 - 07.1993
Teacher, Kirk Middle School
Special Education- grades 6,7,8 Least Restrivtive Environment Resource Room.
- Implemented extensive behavior modification system
Teacher
Caesar Rodney School District
Dover, DE
08.1988 - 07.1992
- Regular Education – 6th grade math
- Special Education – grades 6,7,8 resource room math and vocational studies teacher
Education
Master of Science - Educational, Instructional
University of Notre Dame of Maryland
Baltimore, MD 09.2008 - 12.2011
Strategic Instr. Coach And Professional Developer - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS 08.2006 - 08.2008
Advanced Professional Certificate Gifted Education - Gifted Education
Univeristy of Notre Dame of Maryland
Baltimore, MD 08.2004 - 08.2006
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Delaware
Newark, DE 09.1983 - 05.1988
Skills
Lesson Planning
Learner assessment
Curriculum Development
SMART Board aptitude
Student-centered learning
Student engagement
Special education
Differentiated instruction
Teamwork and Collaboration
Multitasking Abilities
Accomplishments
- 2008- Recognized as an outstanding educator of Gifted and Talented students by the Maryland State Advisory Council for Gifted and Talented Education
- 2005, 2003, 2000- Presented information from National Middle School Association conference, differentiation strategies, and various instructional strategies to Perryville Middle School teachers
- 2005, 2006- Shad School Coordinator, and grant recipient for Perryville Middle School in conjunction with Department of Natural Resources and Susquehanna River Basin Commission
- 2003, 2001, 1999- Co-Presenter National Middle School Conference Best Practices Differentiation
- 2000- Contributed Science lesson plans to State Department upon request from State Department observers
- 1999-Co-presenter of “Inclusion: How it Works Here!” to Middle School Task Force Committee
1993- Teacher of the Year Recipient Dover Air Base Middle Schoo
Affiliations
National Science Teachers Association
Maryland Educators of Gifted Students
Maryland Green School Program Representative
Timeline
Gifted and Talented Teacher
Cecil County Public Schools
08.2012 - Current
Master of Science - Educational, Instructional
University of Notre Dame of Maryland
09.2008 - 12.2011
District Level Instructional Coach
Cecil County Public Schools
08.2008 - 08.2013
Strategic Instr. Coach And Professional Developer - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Kansas
08.2006 - 08.2008
Gifted and Talented Teacher
Cecil County Public Schools
08.2006 - 07.2009
Advanced Professional Certificate Gifted Education - Gifted Education
Univeristy of Notre Dame of Maryland
08.2004 - 08.2006
Teacher
Cecil County Public Schools
08.1993 - 07.2006
Teacher
Christina School District
08.1992 - 07.1993
Owner Bookworms Tutoring Service
Self
01.1992 - 09.2002
Teacher
Caesar Rodney School District
08.1988 - 07.1992
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Delaware
09.1983 - 05.1988