Shirley Carter
Ocoee
Summary
Dynamic early childhood educator specializing in lesson planning, classroom management, and technology integration. Proven track record of creating positive learning environments that boost student engagement and academic performance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Orange County Public Schools
Ocoee
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to foster a positive environment.
- Collaborated with parents to support student learning and growth.
- Conducted assessments to monitor student progress and understanding.
- Integrated technology into lessons to enhance student engagement.
- Organized classroom activities to promote teamwork and cooperation.
Reading Interventionist
Orange County Public Schools
Orlando
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Designed tailored reading intervention plans for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate reading strategies into classroom instruction.
- Assessed student reading levels using diagnostic tools and data analysis.
- Conducted small group sessions to enhance reading comprehension skills.
- Provided ongoing support and feedback to students during interventions.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted strategies based on performance data.
Pre-k Teacher
Orange County Public Schools
Orlando
08.2016 - 05.2021
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment promoting social and emotional growth.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles.
- Implemented creative activities enhancing cognitive and motor skills.
- Collaborated with parents to address individual student needs, enhancing overall student progress and engagement.
- Managed classroom behavior through positive reinforcement, fostering a respectful and focused learning environment.
- Conducted assessments to monitor student development and readiness levels.
- Integrated technology into lesson plans to create interactive learning experiences that support diverse learning styles.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Nova Southeastern University
Orlando, FL01-1991
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL05-1982
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Instructional collaboration
- Reading intervention
- Behavior management
- Progress monitoring
- Technology integration
- Instructional collaboration
- Social-emotional learning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Parent communication
- Parent engagement
- Data analysis
- Social-emotional growth
- positive reinforcement
- Parent engagement
Certification
- Florida Certification Pre-k thru 3rd grade
Accomplishments
- Disney Teacheriffic Award
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Orange County Public Schools
08.2024 - 05.2025
Reading Interventionist
Orange County Public Schools
08.2021 - 05.2024
Pre-k Teacher
Orange County Public Schools
08.2016 - 05.2021
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
Florida State University