I am a dedicated credentialed teacher who is eager to work with challenging students. This is my third career and I draw from the knowledge of the other two to teach students who are not able to learn in the regular classroom setting. I offer a proven track record of commended performance teaching grades K-6, with a passion for education and a commitment to optimizing student's learning ability and school success. I utilize the research base of my neuroanatomical field and my Physical Therapy degree to evaluate the areas of weakness. This method will help to find alternative researched based methods to learning. My specialty is working with ADD, ADHD, and Autism students.
CORE COMPENTENCIES
Classroom Management
Curriculum Development
Instructional Best-Practices
Experiential Learning
Special Needs Students/IEPs
Standardized Testing/Scoring
Experience
UHS-SCHOOLS Riverside, CA
Mentor Teacher, 10/08 to 11/08
Moderate/Severe Special Edu. Teacher, 5/08 to 11/08
Student Teacher (Intern), 8/07 to 5/08
FALLBROOK UNION ELEMTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT Fallbrook, CA
Student Teacher (Intern), 8/05 to 6/07
Substitute Teacher (K-8), 8/03 to 6/05
Assistant Teacher (K-4), 2/01 to 6/03
Education & Credentials
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY- San Diego, CA
Dual Teaching Program- General Education K-12, Mild/Moderate and Moderate/Server 2008
California Teacher Credential-Moderate/Severe 03/17/2008 to 04/01/2013
UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE-Newark, DE
Bachelor of Science 1988
Physical Therapy
In 2010 our family relocated to Palm Desert due to my husband’s employment. I am current seeking a tutoring position to best fulfill my desire to help others overcome barriers to their education and to meet my family’s needs.
Key Contributions:
•Instruct students in academic subjects using a variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning, and (ABA) repetition to reinforce learning and to meet students' varying needs and interests.
•Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing (BICM) techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement.
•Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory-perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
•Modify the general education curriculum for students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
•Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
•Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
•Develop and implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of conditions.
•Coordinate placement of students with special needs into mainstream classes.
Excerpts of References
“Carole is a team player and has a good relationship with her students, parents, and our staff…is eager to learn…”
C. Esquivel-Kerley
Former Principal
La Paloma Elementary School, Fallbrook, CA
“…Carole is a positive influence on everyone she works…providing the most engaging meaningful environment and doing what is best for her students.”
D. Gardner
Co-Teacher
San Onfre School
San Clemente, CA
“It has been my pleasure to work with Carole…has a heart for her kids. She exudes enthusiasm for learning and genuinely celebrates every success. Her students feel accepted and cared about. Most importantly, there is no doubt that Mrs. Knowles believes in them.”
D. Fieri
4th Grade Teacher
La Paloma Elementary School, Fallbrook, CA
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