Natalie Carter
Paducah,KY
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Teacher with extensive experience at McCracken County Schools, adept at developing individualized education plans and fostering inclusive environments. Skilled in behavioral intervention strategies and parent-teacher communication, I successfully enhanced student engagement and learning outcomes through innovative teaching methods and assistive technology integration. Passionate about advocating for diverse learners.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Moderate to Severe Special Education Teacher
McCracken County Schools
08.2014 - Current
- Developed individualized education programs to support diverse learning needs.
- Enhanced student engagement with creative and interactive lesson plans.
- Coordinated with parents and specialists to ensure comprehensive support for students.
- Improved learning outcomes by implementing differentiated instruction techniques.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively to create a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to integrate students into mainstream classrooms.
- Communicated regularly with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns.
- Utilized assistive technology to enhance learning experiences for students with disabilities.
- Provided one-on-one support to students requiring additional assistance.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
- Collaborated with school staff to create comprehensive support plans for students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Enhanced communication skills in non-verbal students through integration of alternative and augmentative communication systems.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
Moderate to Severe Special Ed Teacher
McCracken Public Schools
08.2012 - 05.2014
- Developed individualized education plans to address student needs and enhance learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with support staff to provide comprehensive care and improve student engagement.
- Facilitated inclusion in mainstream classrooms, supporting social integration and academic progress.
- Assessed student performance, tailoring instructional methods to optimize learning.
- Improved communication skills by implementing interactive teaching strategies.
- Managed classroom activities to foster a positive and productive learning environment.
- Adapted curriculum to meet diverse learning needs and abilities.
Moderate to Severe Special Ed Teacher
McCracken County Public Schools
07.2009 - 08.2012
- Developed individualized education plans to address student needs and enhance learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with support staff to provide comprehensive care and improve student engagement.
- Facilitated inclusion in mainstream classrooms, supporting social integration and academic progress.
- Assessed student performance, tailoring instructional methods to optimize learning.
- Managed classroom activities to foster a positive and productive learning environment.
- Utilized technology to create engaging lesson plans, improving student interaction.
- Implemented data-driven instruction, analyzing assessment results to identify areas of improvement for both individual students and overall curriculum planning.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
Learning and Behavior Disorders Teacher
Marshall County Schools
08.2007 - 07.2009
- Developed engaging lesson plans to foster student learning and interest in subject matter.
- Improved student performance by incorporating innovative teaching methods and technology.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary units for enhanced learning opportunities.
- Adapted teaching styles to meet diverse student needs, enhancing overall classroom engagement.
- Created supportive classroom environment to encourage student participation and collaboration.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning atmosphere.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Education
Learning And Behavior Disorders - Special Education
Murray State University
Murray, KY07-2005
Masters Moderate To Severe Special Ed. - Special Education
Murray State University
Murray, KY 08.2005 - 08.2007
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Classroom management
- Behavioral intervention strategies
- Special needs advocacy
- Learning disabilities support
- Parent-teacher communication
- Assistive technology integration
- Cognitive development techniques
- Social skills training
- Inclusive teaching methods
- IEP documentation
- Progress monitoring
- Differentiated instruction
- Crisis management
- Autism spectrum support
- Speech and language development
- Occupational therapy coordination
- Visual impairment accommodations
- Hearing impairment support
- Functional skills training
- Positive reinforcement techniques
- Multisensory teaching methods
- Behavioral data analysis
- Professional development workshops
- Social-emotional learning programs
- Peer mentoring coordination
- Life skills coaching
- Sensory processing strategies
- Functional behavior assessments
- Individual education plans ieps
- Small group instruction
- Co-teaching experience
- Lesson planning
- Collaborative teamwork
- Parent communication
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- De-escalation techniques
- Special education
- Behavior intervention plans
- Trained in CPI
Timeline
Moderate to Severe Special Education Teacher
McCracken County Schools
08.2014 - Current
Moderate to Severe Special Ed Teacher
McCracken Public Schools
08.2012 - 05.2014
Moderate to Severe Special Ed Teacher
McCracken County Public Schools
07.2009 - 08.2012
Learning and Behavior Disorders Teacher
Marshall County Schools
08.2007 - 07.2009
Masters Moderate To Severe Special Ed. - Special Education
Murray State University
08.2005 - 08.2007
Learning And Behavior Disorders - Special Education
Murray State University
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