Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Roles And Responsibilities
References
Leadership Experience
Communication Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Timeline
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Carolann Batalla

Loganville

Summary

Dedicated educator with extensive experience in special needs and mainstream classrooms. Proven track record of developing tailored curriculums that enhance student engagement and academic success. Expertise in implementing innovative teaching strategies and fostering inclusive environments that promote curiosity and learning. Strong collaboration skills with staff to maximize student opportunities and outcomes.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Exceptional Ed Teacher

Jolly Elementary School
Clarkston
07.2018 - Current
  • Established effective classroom behavior management strategies.
  • Integrated collaborative teaching techniques to enhance student learning.

Encouraged use of manipulatives and technology to support diverse learning styles.

  • Collaborated with co-teachers to develop weekly lesson plans.
  • Modified instruction according to Common Core standards for individual student needs.
  • Discussed student progress and learning improvements during IEP meetings with parents and teachers.
  • Monitored implementation of IEP accommodations for all students.
  • Served as state assessment examiner, ensuring compliance with testing protocols.
  • Department chair for exceptional ed
  • Head of Transportation

ELA Teacher

Mozarts and Einsteins Preschool
Jamesburg
02.2017 - 05.2018
  • Developed and implemented age-appropriate Language Arts lessons for children aged 2.5 to six years.
  • Cultivated a safe, orderly, and positive learning environment for students.
  • Assisted students with building long-term skills such for academic, social, and emotional development.
  • Supervised opening and closing procedures to ensure safety for students and staff.
    Ensured compliance with state laws and regulations regarding school operations.
    Followed Monroe Township kindergarten curriculum while designing engaging lesson plans.

Exceptional Ed Teacher

Remsterville Learning Center
Monroe
08.2015 - 02.2016
  • Created and implemented age-appropriate lessons in alignment with Monroe Township curriculum.
  • Established a safe and nurturing learning environment for kindergarten students.
  • Led aftercare program, assisting children with homework and facilitating engaging craft activities.

Exceptional Ed Teacher

Newton High School
Covington
08.2014 - 05.2015
  • Co-taught Multicultural and World Literature, fostering effective classroom behavior management.
  • Integrated team teaching strategies to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
  • Collaborated with co-teachers on weekly lesson plans to align with Common Core standards.
  • Modified instructional methods to meet diverse learning needs, ensuring students received IEP accommodations.
  • Communicated student progress with parents during annual IEP review meetings.

Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE -

GEORGIA SOUTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY
05.2014

ASSOCIATES OF SCIENCE -

DARTON COLLEGE
07.2010

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • IEP implementation
  • Lesson planning
  • Behavior modification
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Collaborative teaching
  • Parent communication
  • Data analysis
  • Team leadership
  • Student counseling
  • Co-teaching and Co-planning
  • Behavior management
  • Multitasking
  • Curriculum implementation
  • Audio-visual aids
  • Social-emotional learning training
  • Online teaching

Roles And Responsibilities

  • Planning and delivering effective instruction across various subjects and grade levels
  • Assessing and monitoring student progress
  • Providing individualized support and intervention as needed
  • Holding positions as director designee, JV women’s soccer coach, assistant varsity soccer coach, exceptional ed department chair and head of transportation

References

Available upon request.

Leadership Experience

As a teacher, I maintain a positive classroom environment that promotes student engagement, behavior management, and social-emotional development.

Communication Skills

Collaborating with colleagues, parents, and community members to support student learning and achievement is an essential responsibility of an elementary school teacher.

Accomplishments

  • Teacher of the Month 2 different years

Affiliations

  • High competitive R3PL soccer league all through out high school.
  • Received a soccer scholarship to attend college
  • National championship runner up 2009

Timeline

Exceptional Ed Teacher

Jolly Elementary School
07.2018 - Current

ELA Teacher

Mozarts and Einsteins Preschool
02.2017 - 05.2018

Exceptional Ed Teacher

Remsterville Learning Center
08.2015 - 02.2016

Exceptional Ed Teacher

Newton High School
08.2014 - 05.2015

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE -

GEORGIA SOUTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY

ASSOCIATES OF SCIENCE -

DARTON COLLEGE
Carolann Batalla