Carrie Ballantine
New Lenox
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record, excelling in differentiated instruction and data analysis. Successfully developed individualized education plans, fostering student success and inclusion. Known for effective behavior management and collaboration with colleagues to enhance learning outcomes for all students. Committed to creating a positive and engaging classroom environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
5th Grade General Education Teacher
Mokena Intermediate School
Mokena
08.2024 - Current
- Work collaboratively with the special education teacher to effectively differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Maintained positive classroom culture through behavior management techniques.
- Plan and implement core instruction with fidelity and alignment to the standards.
- Collect and analyze learning data to guide small group instruction.
- Maintain open and direct communication with parents.
- Implement student individualized education plans, and behavior improvement plans.
- Differentiate and accommodate resources to support all learners.
6-8 Instructional Reading Teacher
Mokena Junior High
Mokena
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans (IEPs) for a caseload of 15 students.
- Designed and delivered personalized learning for each student and advocated for student inclusion and success in general education environments.
- Maintain accurate data records to report on student achievement.
- Collaborated with service providers and paraprofessionals to ensure that all student needs were met.
- Organized and facilitated annual and transition IEP meetings.
Kindergarten Teacher
Mokena Elementary School
Mokena
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Implemented focused lessons for literacy readiness highlighting phonics, language comprehension and writing abilities.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Fostered an atmosphere of respect through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Facilitated small group instruction based off of benchmark and classroom data.
Education
Master of Arts - Multicategorical Special Education
Governors State University
University Park08-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Lewis University
Romeoville, IL12-2004
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Data analysis
- Developing individualized education plans
- Behavior management
- Differentiating instruction and curriculum
- Student assessment
- Collaboration
Affiliations
- Travel softball coach
- Reading tutor
Certification
- Wilson Certified Dyslexia Practioner
- Orton-Gillingham trained
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
5th Grade General Education Teacher
Mokena Intermediate School
08.2024 - Current
6-8 Instructional Reading Teacher
Mokena Junior High
08.2023 - 05.2024
Kindergarten Teacher
Mokena Elementary School
08.2020 - 05.2023
Master of Arts - Multicategorical Special Education
Governors State University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Lewis University
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