Carla Derrick

(803) 622-3960 | carladerrick4@gmail.com

EDUCATION
University of South Carolina Aiken
Bachelor of Arts in Special Education May 2018
Minor: Psychology; G.P.A. 3.86/4.0, President’s List

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Intern, Busbee Corbett Elementary Middle School, Wagener, SC 8/17-5/18
 Developed and taught reading and math lessons for elementary students in resource and self-contained
settings
 Designed differentiated lessons to meet each student’s needs
 Implemented small group instruction for reading interventions using System 44 and Read 180 with students
ranging from third to eighth grade
 Administered assessments to students with disabilities to monitor students’ progress
 Assisted seventh- and eighth-grade students individually while co-teaching in math and ELA classes
 Participated in IEP meetings and parent/teacher conferences

Practicum Student, Silver Bluff High School, Aiken, SC 1/17-5/17

 Taught strategies students can use when taking tests, completing assignments, and studying
 Worked one-on-one and in small groups to help students understand concepts from classes
 Assisted students in creating academic goals and plans for transition after high school
 Designed and taught a lesson on creating a budget, using a game format to keep students engaged

Practicum Student, Jefferson Elementary, Warrenville, SC 8/16-11/16

 Implemented behavior management strategies in a third-grade general education classroom
 Taught small group reading intervention lessons
 Supported students who needed additional help while completing assignments
 Administered assessments to a fifth-grade student in a resource setting and used that data to practice writing
an IEP

OTHER WORK
Office Assistant, Center for Student Achievement at USC Aiken, Aiken, SC 1/15-1/18
 Handled confidential information concerning students
 Developed and delivered presentations to inform students about services and resources
 Led workshops on creating an academic plan and the registration process
 Communicated with students, parents, and faculty to answer questions and solve problems
 Used various computer software to create documents and design flyers, postcards, and signs

Personal Care Assistant, Homecare South, Johnston, SC 6/15-8/15

 Taught child with Down syndrome and autism, functional skills including: hand washing, getting dressed,
making food, etc.
 Used positive reinforcement to encourage appropriate behaviors
 Took child to different settings within community and taught social skills to interact with other children

CONTINUED EDUCATION
Darkness to Light training  CPR certified  Behavior Strategies workshop  Diversity Conference

SKILLS
Computer: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher), SMARTboard
Children’s Literature Blog: https://sites.google.com/view/carlasbooknook/home