Carrie Rivera

Special Education Instructional Math and Science 6th grade teacher

Special Education Teacher - East Aurora School District - Aurora, IL

(2025-08)

Special Education Instructional Math and Science 6th grade teacher

Teacher Assistant - East Aurora School District - Aurora, IL

(2024-01 - 2025-06)

Teacher Assistant - Little Lambs Daycare and preschool - Fremont, IN

(2023-10 - 2023-12)

English Teacher - Thomas Alva Edison School - Caguas, PR

(2022-08 - 2023-02)

• Organized classroom coursework
• Prepared materials and activities
• Assessed student progress
• Communicated with parents and staff

Security Officer - Allied Universal - Humacao, PR

(2021-06 - 2022-01)

• Performed patrol of premises
• Monitored security equipment
• Performed building inspections
• Verified visitors
• Answered calls

Front Desk Receptionist - SkyTECH - Fort Wayne, IN

(2018-11 - 2019-04)

• Communicated with visitors by greeting and directing them appropriately
• Answered calls and referred inquiries
• Proof-read marketing pamphlets
• Tested products use
• Maintained and ordered supplies

Weed Inspector - City of Fort Wayne - Fort Wayne, IN

(2018-05 - 2018-10)

• Identification of weeds and violations of grass height
• Reporting of prohibited and noxious weeds
• Detailed record keeping and computer operation
• Interaction with citizens inquiring about weed notification

Home Health Aide - Home Sweet Home/Divine - Fort Wayne, IN

(2014-08 - 2018-03)

• Assist patients with daily living needs
• Provide housekeeping
• Monitor vitals
• Prepare reports about care

Adult Education Teacher - Steuben County Literacy Coalition - Angola, IN

(2013-08 - 2014-07)

• Teach reading, English composition and grammar, math, life skills and general work preparation skills
• Develops and monitors own professional development plan
• Accommodates diverse learning styles, abilities, cultures, and experiences
• Refers special needs learners to other local programs for additional help when appropriate
• Creates and employs individual, group and team learning experiences

Tutor - Steuben County Literacy Coalition - Angola, IN

(2011-08 - 2012-06)

• Homework help
• Instruction for all skill levels based on common core standards and student needs
• Real-world activities that connect to the community
• Character development curriculum

Special Education Teacher - DeKalb Eastern Community Schools - Butler, IN

(2008-08 - 2012-05)

• Developed lesson plans based on student IEP, State standards and student interests
• Became familiar with and used the ICAN/ISTAR/ISTART computerized IEP program
• Consulted with Teacher of record, Learning disabilities teacher, Title One Teacher, and general education teachers to create the optimum learning activities for each student
• Communicated with parents through newsletters and daily reports
• Participated in case conferences

Substitute Teacher - Fremont Community Schools - Fremont, IN

(2004-08 - 2008-05)

• Followed guidelines regarding substitute responsibilities
• Became familiar with and followed the teacher's lesson plans
• Located, read and followed emergency guidelines for each classroom
• Assumed all regular duties of the absent teacher
• Guided student science experiments
• Reported a synopsis of each day

Children's Librarian - Carnegie Public Library of Steuben County - Angola, IN

(2002-08 - 2004-05)

• Developed children's programs for the community
• Created and presented story time programs
• Initiated a new daycare outreach program
• Organized small group literacy activities
• Planned and facilitated a summer reading program
• Promoted a literacy program provided by the Step Ahead Council
• Wrote grant request for a local performance by the Fort Wayne Philharmonic
• Scheduled special interest performers to entertain and interact with patrons

Substitute Teacher - DeKalb County Central United School District - Waterloo, IN

(1998-08 - 2001-05)

• Followed guidelines regarding substitute responsibilities
• Became familiar with and followed the teacher's lesson plans
• Located, read and followed emergency guidelines for each classroom
• Assumed all regular duties of the absent teacher
• Reported a synopsis of each day

Teacher's Assistant - Various

Master's - Special Education - University of Saint Francis (2008 - 2010)

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education - Tri-State University (1994 - 1998)