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Jamie Carroll

Lyons

Summary

Dynamic Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Lyons Upper Elementary School, adept at implementing behavior management strategies and fostering parent engagement. Skilled in developing individualized lesson plans and tracking student progress, I excel in creating supportive learning environments that promote student confidence and success.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Lyons Upper Elementary School
Lyons
07.2017 - Current
  • Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
  • Organized field trips or community experiences to enhance learning opportunities for special education students.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
  • Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence.
  • Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
  • Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
  • Evaluated student needs to provide helpful resources and support.
  • Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.
  • Maintained consistent and timely contact with parents about student behavior and upcoming events.

Teacher

Vidalia City Schools
Vidalia
07.2015 - 06.2017
  • Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
  • Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
  • Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
  • Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
  • Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
  • Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
  • Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.

Pre-K Teacher

Toombs County Headstart
Lyons
07.2010 - 05.2015
  • Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
  • Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
  • Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
  • Set guidelines for teacher performance and lesson planning and oversaw compliance with established procedures.
  • Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
  • Observed children to record development.
  • Assessed student progress through observation, documentation, and portfolio review.

Education

Specialist - Special Education

Columbus State University
Columbus, GA
05-2023

Master of Science - Masters in Education

Columbus State University
Columbus, GA
05-2017

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Brewton Parke College
Mount Vernon, GA
05-2010

Skills

  • Behavior management
  • Communication strategies
  • Parent engagement
  • Data tracking
  • Problem solving
  • Conflict resolution
  • Behavior intervention plans
  • Parent communications

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Lyons Upper Elementary School
07.2017 - Current

Teacher

Vidalia City Schools
07.2015 - 06.2017

Pre-K Teacher

Toombs County Headstart
07.2010 - 05.2015

Specialist - Special Education

Columbus State University

Master of Science - Masters in Education

Columbus State University

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Brewton Parke College
Jamie Carroll