Laura Carroll
Benton,AR
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Teacher skilled in developing individualized education plans (IEPs) and fostering strong parent communication. Adept at utilizing de-escalation techniques and diverse instructional strategies to motivate students with varying needs, ensuring an inclusive and engaging learning environment.
Skilled educator with strong expertise in special education. Adept at developing tailored learning plans, employing effective instructional strategies, and fostering inclusive classroom environments. Known for collaboration, adaptability, and delivering measurable results. Proficient in behavior management, individualized education plans, and student assessments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ALE Secondary Special Education Teacher
Little Rock School District
08.2023 - Current
- Implemented various classroom management techniques for maintaining student attention, involvement and discipline.
- Used effective classroom management strategies for students with behavior problems.
- Developed and co-taught Project-Based Instruction and inquiry-based lessons
- Individualized Curriculum: Modified content and pace of math curriculum to create an appropriate learning environment for each special education student.
- Performed duties and provided service in accordance with established operating procedures and school policies.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and other staff members to foster a supportive educational community.
- Maintained student caseload files, records of communication and interactions.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Created learning groups based on student data.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Managed 28-30 caseload students per semester
- Managed 504 caseload students
Secondary Special Education Teacher/Resource Math
Pulaski
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Cultivate connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Teach students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modify general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Teach and plan for multiple grades and multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Assist struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with general education teachers and therapists to plan and implement support strategies for continuum of learning and progress.
- Manage students' behavior while using de escalation strategies to support students' self-control.
- Formulate and implement rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining conducive, positive learning environments.
- Observe students closely in different learning environments individualized learning strategies can be implemented to ensure student success.
- Employ diverse techniques to promote active learning such as individualized instruction and problem-solving skills.
- Write individualized education plan (IEP) to reflect student progress.
- Monitor student progress and behavior.
- Use professional learning committee to learn better avenues of support for my students.
- Managed Inclusion responsibilities and Resource responsibilities
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Educational Studies
Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR05.2017
Associate of Arts - General Studies
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, AR05.2010
Skills
- Parent Communication
- Admission, Review and Dismissal Process
- Learning Style Assessment
- Classroom Management
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Data Management
- In-Depth Knowledge of Autism
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Cognitive Disabilities Knowledge
- Classroom Observation
- Cultural Awareness
- Inclusive learning and support
- Coordinator 504
- Collaborative Teaching
- Progress Monitoring
- Professional Communication
Certification
- CPR CERTIFICATION
- ENDORSEMENT STUDIES FOR ESL (EDUCATING STUDENTS OF A SECOND LANGUAGE
- ENDORSEMENT STUDIES FOR ONLINE TEACHING OF EDUCATION
Additional Information
- Training in Inclusive Practices
- Training in PECS
- Training in the STAR program
- Training in DLM (Alternative Assessment Program)
- Training in the Sonday Sytem 1
- R.I.S.E trained in Elementary and Secondary levels
- SEAS
- SCRIPT
- SpedTrack
- 504 Coordinator (LRSD)
- Lexia/Edgenuity/Edmentum
- Smart Board Proficient
Timeline
ALE Secondary Special Education Teacher
Little Rock School District
08.2023 - Current
Secondary Special Education Teacher/Resource Math
Pulaski
08.2022 - 05.2023
Master of Arts - Special Education
Henderson State University
Bachelor of Science - Educational Studies
Henderson State University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
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