Alyssa Carle

75 Skyline Dr. Franklin, MA 02038

Phone: 508-320-7750 E-Mail: acarle@springfieldcollege.edu alyssacarle6@gmail.com

Education
Springfield College, Springfield, MA
Graduation: December 2016
Bachelor of Science in Math and Computer Technology and Education
License: Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities, Pre-K -8

Teaching Experience

Practicum Teacher, Sumner Avenue Elementary School, Springfield, MA

Fall 2016
Taught in a 3rd and 5th grade substantially separate classroom for students with Autism, part of the
districts LINKS program

Created and modified lesson plans and activities to accommodate the diverse needs of students
Conducted whole group, small group, and individual lessons
Administered discrete trials with students
Created a sensory wall for students to access and use
Created and used social stories
Used PECs (picture exchange communication) with students
Recorded data on behaviors to help create behavior intervention plans
Recorded data on academic tasks
Attended and observed IEP meetings
Attended professional development trainings including one specific to MCAS Alts
Pre-Practicum Teacher, Kensington International School, Springfield, MA
Spring 2015

Taught in a fourth grade classroom with linguistically diverse learners at a diverse urban elementary
school
Observe and record learners behaviors, assist individuals, conduct small group lessons under the
guidance of the supervising teacher
Created and modified lesson plans and activities to accommodate needs of all students, including
English Language Learners
Reflected weekly on teaching experience and identified areas for further professional development

Pre-Practicum Teacher, Kensington International School, Springfield, MA

Fall 2014

Observed and assisted in a first grade classroom in a diverse urban elementary school
Lead small guiding reading groups
Created materials and activities for the teacher, including spelling homework sheets
Assisted students with math work
Reflected daily on teaching experience and identified areas for further professional development

Substitute Para-educator, South Middle School, Braintree, MA

June 2014

Implemented and followed daily routine of the students in middle school (grades 6-8) special
education classroom where all students were on the Autism spectrum

Related Experience
Southeastern ABA, Mansfield, MA
Summer 2016

Home behavior therapist

Worked with 13 year old boy with Autism
Implemented behavior plan at home and in the community

Aspire Summer Camp, Hale Reservation, Westwood, MA

Summer 2016

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Group Leader for children ages 5-7
Planned and lead Morning Meetings, taught social skills
Incorporated the Social Thinking program/language
Created and implemented visuals and priming strategies for specific campers and camp activities
Helped create and implement behavior programs for campers
Assisted in various camp activities (i.e. swimming, boating, fishing, art)
Modeled activities, behavioral support, and interventions for assistant group leader
Planned and facilitated weekly parent phone calls and mid-summer parent conferences
Aspire Summer Camp, Hale Reservation, Westwood, MA
Summer 2015
Assistant Group Leader for children ages 5-7
Planned and lead Morning Meetings, taught social skills
Incorporated the Social Thinking program/language
Created and implemented visuals for specific campers and camp activities
Helped create and implement behavior programs for campers
Assisted in various camp activities (i.e. swimming, boating, fishing, art)
Went on field trips, assisted campers with social interaction and appropriate behaviors

SPARKS summer program, Braintree, MA

2012, 2013, 2014
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Summer

Paraprofessional for children ages 5-12

Assisted with school work, helped improve social and speech skills
Collected data on behavior (i.e. ran a DRO) and daily assessment of progress towards childs specific
goals
Implemented visual prompts for school work, activities, and transitions
Went on field trips, assisted children with social interactions and building independence

Personal Care Assistant, Mosca Family, Mansfield, MAJune 1, 2014-August 20,

2014
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Worked with a boy, 11 years old on the Autism Spectrum

Assisted him with his homework and daily routine

Lifeguard, Adirondack Club, Franklin, MA

2009-2011
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Made sure the pool was a safe environment for all patrons

Activities/ Leadership
Swim Team
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Swimmer at Springfield College, part of senior leadership team during 2016 season
2014-2016
Swam on the swim team at Towson University (D1 program)
2012-2014
Club swimmer ages 8-18

Humanics in Action Day

2015
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Participated in annual campus-wide day of service learning and volunteering in local community
Volunteered in an urban elementary school and read a story and lead a related class activity

Swim Across America

2013
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2014,

Raised money for cancer research and participated in 1 mile open water swim

2008-