MICHAEL J. CARRANO
Adams,Massachusetts
Summary
To obtain the position of Hopkins Memorial Forest Manager. Seasoned educator with a back ground in environmental science. Outdoor enthusiast with a passion for fly fishing, deer hunting, and hiking. Ability to be a strong leader and collaborate with others.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Educator
Adams Cheshire Regional School District
Adams
01.2022 - Current
- Responsible for teaching reading, writing, math, and social/behavioral skills to students identified through the Special Education evaluation process
- Other job responsibilities included legal document writing, case management, meeting facilitator, and supervisor to para educator support staff.
Special Educator
Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union
01.2013 - 01.2022
- Responsible for teaching reading, writing, math, and social/behavioral skills to students identified through the Special Education evaluation process
- Other job responsibilities included legal document writing, case management, meeting facilitator, and supervisor to para educator support staff.
Trout in the Classroom Lead Instructor
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Organizer and lead instructor for Trout Unlimited’s Brook Trout in the classroom program
- Student’s learn about trout development, water quality, biology, ecology and other aspects of science and how they relate to brook trout survival
- Our program had the highest natality rates in the state of Vermont
- The culmination of the project had our students stock the trout they helped to raise in a designated stream in the National Forest.
Consulting Teacher for Special Education
Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Responsible for case management and Special Education evaluations for all Special Education students in residential and therapeutic day program placements
- The position requires being the LEA for most IEP and evaluation/eligibility meetings for these students
- The Consulting Teacher is also the Special Educator for local private schools within the Supervisory Union
- Special Education students in the private schools are identified through the Special Education evaluation process
- Also responsible for case management, conducting Special Education evaluations and for providing direct instruction to eligible students
- Worked with students from grades two through eleven (with varying disabilities and impairments) receive direct instruction
- The Consulting Teacher for Special Education is also a member of the district’s Special Educator Leadership Team
- Members of this team are selected by the Special Education Director and represent the different schools and programs within the Supervisory Union
- Responsibilities of the Leadership Team include planning and implementing new programs or strategies to help improve service delivery for the district’s Special Education Department.
Special Educator
Proctor Jr-Sr High School
01.2004 - 01.2010
- The caseload consisted of students with varying learning disabilities and impairments
- Responsibilities include direct supervision of para-educator support staff; administration and evaluation of Special Education assessments; create/develop individualized educational plans; schedule and facilitate meetings associated with the special education process; teach and support students in a variety of learning environments; help/support general education teachers on how to best meet students' diverse needs.
Education
Master’s of Arts degree - Teacher of the Handicapped
Castleton University
04.2004
Bachelor’s of Arts degree - Environmental Science
Castleton University
05.2000
Skills
- Communication Strategies
- Excellent Classroom Management
- Relationship Building
- Learning Disabilities Expertise
- Faculty Collaboration and Support
- Environmental Science
- Group and Individual Instruction
Endorsements
- Special Education Endorsement, 2025, K-21
- Vermont Highly Qualified Teacher, English, Math, Social Studies, and Science
Timeline
Special Educator
Adams Cheshire Regional School District
01.2022 - Current
Trout in the Classroom Lead Instructor
01.2015 - 01.2019
Special Educator
Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union
01.2013 - 01.2022
Consulting Teacher for Special Education
Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union
01.2010 - 01.2012
Special Educator
Proctor Jr-Sr High School
01.2004 - 01.2010
Master’s of Arts degree - Teacher of the Handicapped
Castleton University
Bachelor’s of Arts degree - Environmental Science
Castleton University
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