ALLISON H.
CARNEY
218 Brandon Road • Baltimore, Maryland 21212
443-858-1343 • [email protected]
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position in Early Childhood or Elementary Education
EDUCATION &
CERTIFICATION: Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, December 2008
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Maryland State Certification in Elementary and Early Childhood Education
Ancillary Credits in Special and Reading Education
RELEVANT
EXPERIENCE: Site Director, STAIR of Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, July 2017 - September 2018
● Lead and host tutors and 2nd grade students for one-on-one tutoring in literacy skills
● Communicate important information daily with tutors, teachers, students, and families
● Assist tutors in working with students effectively and following the STAIR curriculum
● Work one-on-one with students to improve reading skills
● Assess student progress at the end of each unit
● Plan and host student/family dinner nights to encourage literacy in the home
Teacher, 4K, Saint Rose Academy, Birmingham, AL, July 2016 – June 2017
● Create and implement units and lessons of study for 14 students, including ELL, in phonics, reading,
writing, math, social studies, science, health, art, and religion
● Work collaboratively with and delegate responsibilities to full-time teacher aid
● Create assessment tools to use throughout the school year to track student growth and host informative
parent-teacher conferences
● Collaborate with 3K and 5K teachers to best prepare students to move on to the next grade level
Teacher, Kindergarten, Lyons Mill Elementary School, Owings Mills, MD, June 2015 – June 2016
● Teach 22 diverse students, including those with special education, ELL, and behavioral needs
● Develop and plan engaging whole and small group differentiated lessons and activities in phonics,
reading, writing, math, social studies, science, and health
● Collaborate with grade level team, para-educator, special educator, speech pathologist, occupational
therapist, and other resource or special area teachers to meet the needs of students
● Introduce students to devices and technology integration, guided by the SAMR model
● Represent school and grade level as a member of the Teacher Leader Corp by attending yearlong
professional development in the areas of literacy and math
● Volunteer as teacher representative for the PTA
● Assist art teacher in planning and supervising an afterschool art club
● Participate in the planning and implementation process of opening a new elementary school
Teacher, Kindergarten, Woodholme Elementary School, Baltimore, MD, August 2012 – June 2015
● Plan, create, and implement differentiated whole and small group lessons for 18 – 24 students in
phonics, reading, writing, math, social studies, science, and health, based on student needs
● Collaborate with grade level team, para-educator, special educator, and other resource teachers
● Gain and maintain a positive relationship with staff, students, and parents
● Manage student and classroom behavior
● Participate in professional development and leadership activities
Teacher, Pre-Kindergarten, Middleborough Elementary School, Essex, MD, August 2011 – 2012
● Create and conduct lessons for 21 students in phonics, reading, writing, math, social studies, and
science through educational centers and small group activities
● Fulfill students’ needs as outlined by IEPs
● Gain and maintain a positive relationship with para-educator, administration, students, and parents
AWARDS &
RECOGNITION: Excellence in Teaching Award, Pikesville Chamber of Commerce, 2014
Rookie of the Year Award, TABCO, 2014
