Karlie McCarthy
Oxford
Summary
Dynamic educator with a strong background in special education at Elmwood Street Elementary School. Expert in fostering student engagement and implementing positive reinforcement strategies, leading to significant academic improvements. Skilled in IEP documentation and fluent in ASL, I excel in building collaborative relationships with parents and staff to support diverse learners.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Quinsigamond Children's School Student Teacher
Quinsigamond Community College
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Elmwood Street Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Maintained open communication with parents and guardians, discussing students'' progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Mentored struggling students one-on-one, resulting in significant improvements in their academic performance.
- Enhanced classroom management, implementing positive reinforcement techniques to foster a supportive learning environment.
ESY Teacher
Elmwood Street Elementary School
07.2023 - Current
- Established clear expectations for academic achievement and behavioral standards within the classroom setting, resulting in increased motivation among learners.
ABA Behavior Therapist
Elmwood Street Elementary School
05.2022 - Current
- Implemented behavior intervention plans, increasing positive behaviors and reduce challenging behaviors.
- Maintained neutrality when supporting patients despite difficult behavior.
Babysitter
Self Employeed
09.2018 - Current
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques resulting in a more peaceful household.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MA05-2025
Skills
- Special education
- Experience with children 2-12
- Fluent in ASL
- Student engagement
- Led whole groups
- Led small groups
- Worked 1:1 with children
- Positive reinforcement
- Collaborative learning
- Parent-teacher communication
- IEP documentation
- Behavior modeling
- Reliability
Timeline
Quinsigamond Children's School Student Teacher
Quinsigamond Community College
09.2024 - 05.2025
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Elmwood Street Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
ESY Teacher
Elmwood Street Elementary School
07.2023 - Current
ABA Behavior Therapist
Elmwood Street Elementary School
05.2022 - Current
Babysitter
Self Employeed
09.2018 - Current
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Quinsigamond Community College
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