School Baton Rouge
Resume:
Carolyn P. Neyland
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TEACHER
Motivated and enthusiastic achiever with more than 17 years of experience
in classroom instruction, individualized instruction and developmental
assessment.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
1. Creative and enthusiastic educator with ability to manage an organized
classroom, meeting the objectives of the curriculum as well as
individual learning styles of the students.
1. Skilled manager who controls the classroom to facilitate an optimal
learning environment.
2. Assessment specialist responsible for administering DIBELS and DIBELS
NEXT to K-3rd graders.
1. Effective communicator who routinely provides successful presentations
to school administrators, colleagues, and parents.
1. Strong leader who effectively motivates others and directs school
policy.
1. Team player who thrives in a cooperative "team teaching" environment
utilizing the strengths of all colleagues to create a balanced
educational setting.
2. Innovator with the ability to adapt acquired communication,
management, and organizational skills to new professional endeavors.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Elementary Art Teacher, Reading Interventionist, Highland Elementary
School, Baton Rouge, LA, August 2008-Present
1. Responsible for creating and implementing an Elementary Art
curriculum.
2. Preparation of weekly lesson plans and creating all classroom
materials to complete Art projects for Pre-K - 5th Grade classes
3. Organizing an "Art Night" school event showcasing the new Elementary
Art program.
4. Member of the Reading Assessment Team responsible for administering
DIBELS and DIBELS NEXT Reading Readiness Assessment in K-3rd grade.
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5. Planning and implementing small group reading lessons for K-3rd grade
intensive and strategic level students designed to bring them up to
grade level in reading.
Kindergarten Language Arts Specialist, Individual Work Instructor,
Readiness Assessment Specialist, Runnels School,
Baton Rouge, LA, August 1997-May 2008.
1. Responsible for classroom Language Arts instruction utilizing a thematic
based language curriculum combined with systematic phonics instruction.
1. Preparation of lesson plans and creating weekly classroom materials,
including big books, charts, journal activities, and cooking projects.
1. Instructing an additional six students in a daily-individualized program
of intense reading and Math lessons.
1. Completing quarterly individual work progress reports and classroom
report cards, adding narrative comments on each student's progress.
2. Planning and conducting parent conferences, including other faculty
members and administrators, as needed throughout the school year.
3. Assessing prospective upcoming Kindergarten students to determine
readiness, utilizing the Gesell Developmental screening, parent meetings
and teacher recommendations.
1. Planning, writing, and presenting recognition program for the entire
Kindergarten at the end of each year.
Substitute Teacher, East Baton Rouge Parish School Board, LA, August 1996-
May 1997
1 Substituted K-5 in my children's school and surrounding schools in the
area
Teacher, Audubon Elementary School, Baton Rouge, LA, August 1995-May 1996
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1 Taught second grade Math, integrating "Math Their Way" with text
book curriculum.
2 Worked in a team teaching situation with a certified "Reading
Recovery" teacher
3 Assisted in Supervising a Teacher Intern from LSU's Holmes Program
4 Completed State teacher evaluation program
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Owner/Consumer Outreach Representative, Assurecare Home Health Agency,
Metairie, LA, August 1994-May 1996. (Concurrent)
1 Responsible for setting up office and daily operations.
2 Overseer of hiring administrative staff.
3 Developed the business resources through public relations and
management in a highly technical environment.
4 Marketed the business as a profitable acquisition in the industry.
5 Sold the company for a profit within two years.
Substitute Teacher, East Baton Rouge Parish School Board, LA, January 1994-
May 1994
1 Substituted K-5 at Audubon Elementary
Student Teacher, Audubon Elementary School, Baton Rouge, LA, August 1993-
December 1993
1 Student teacher under Reading Recovery Specialist, Nora Miller in her
First grade classroom and her individualized "Reading Recovery" room.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Louisiana State University,
Baton Rouge, La., 1993.
DIBELS NEXT Training May 2011
LATAAP completed May 2010
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DIBELS Training January 2009
Gesell Institute of Human Development- Developmental Observation
Workshop/Training- Ages 2-6, 1998 and 2006.
Exxon Math Project- Workshops, Observations, Demonstration Lessons, and
Training in Mathematics including NCTM Standards
Debbie Guedry Teacher Mentor Program "Bridging the Gap", In-Service
Workshops, Observations, and Training.
REFERENCES
Professional
Gladys Runnels, principal, The Runnels School
Kaye Vansickle, principal, Highland Elementary
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Carolyn Holmes, LATAAP mentor, Highland Elementary
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Personal
Sondra Robbins, Hancock Investments
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Kelley Lambert, Clean Harbors
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Dan Stagg, PSS World Medical
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CIVIC AFFILIATIONS and ACTIVITIES
. Parents od Pi Kappa Alpha (President 2011/2012)
. USA Triathlon Membership 2012
. BPMS 150 Bicycle Race 2012
. Happy's Running Club, 2009 -present
. Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge, 2008 - present
. Runnels Parent Organization, 1997- 2008
. Runnels Booster Club, 1997 - 2008
. Greater Baton Rouge Mothers of Twins Club, 1989 - 1998 (President 1995-
1996; Vice President 1994 - 1995; Secretary 1993 - 1994).
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