CARRIE WARREN

Reston, VA 20190
Cell Phone: (425) 765 - 0156 | email: Carrie.warren5@gmail.com

CURRENT EXPERIENCE
Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) 2007-Present
Currently teach 5 different high school classes in reading, writing, and advanced English to prepare varied
levels of ELL (English Language Learner) students to successfully pass benchmark examinations for
graduation. Eighty-eight percent of (level 1) students moved up three grade levels in one school year.
Ninety-three percent of (level 2) students moved up two grade levels in one year. Active Certification:
English (4-12) and ELL (K-12).

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Tuscarora High School: 2012-Present
ELL Teacher, 9-12th grade
Leesburg, VA
Collaboration with other teachers and professionals to carry out instructional activities and
related activities to maximize learning. Recommend students courses for counselors to build
schedules. Refer unidentified students for possible learning-disability screening. Work with
dually identified special education and ELL students teachers to meet English language
instruction needs.
Plan, prepare and teach innovative lessons that align with state standards, best practices, and
students individualized needs per ages and personal goals, such as earning a diploma or gaining
language proficiency for college or vocational goals. Use strategies: SIOP (Sheltered Instruction),
direct instruction, cooperative learning, differentiation strategies, thematic units, interactive
technology, multi-media, note taking, and study skills to increase interest and build language.
Manage the behavior in the classroom by using a positive behavior intervention system to ensure
that the environment is conducive to the learning so it can maximize student achievement.
Communicate and maintain accountability by continually communicating with students and their
parents on instructional expectations to keep them informed of their progress through conferences
and other means.
Administer summative and formative assessments to determine students language levels,
educational levels, strengths and weaknesses, and progress made for individual and institutional
reporting and accountability.
Other Activities: Connect students and parents to community resources, such as mental health
services, libraries, drivers education, or job placement services. Plan and schedule relevant,
instructionally-sound field trips. Ensure all ELL files are maintained in compliance with Federal,
state, and county required documents.
Department Chair: (9/2012-6/2014) Attend meetings to help school pass accreditation, build
literacy within team, fulfill accountability, and meet school and county goals. Attend professional
development and lead regular meeting.
Guilford Elementary School, Sterling, VA
ELL Teacher (K-2nd grade), 2007-2012
Screened and identified ELL students. Planned and provided differentiated instruction and SIOP- based
instruction. Used interactive technology in subject areas. Provided reading instruction using Pathways to
Literacy. Provided writing instruction using Calkinss Writing Program. Served on Child Study

Committee. Administered formative and summative assessments. Communicated and met with parents.
Wrote progress reports.

OTHER EXPERIENCE
Bellevue Community College, Bellevue, WA
Events Manager, 2004-2006
Successfully planned on and offsite events and projects that included up to 200 attendees.
Managed database of registrations, AV needs, facility set up, catering, travel and lodging for attendees,
speakers, and participants. Produced marketing materials, brochures, and invitations. Edited drafts and
checked final copies. Secured speaking engagements with technology experts and educators. Ensured
deadlines and budgets were adhered to. Calculated budgets and adjusted when necessary. Booked venues,
vendors, and negotiated fees. Solved last minute logistical problems as they arose: speakers requests for
parking, handicapped access, additional multi-media needs, payment, booths, and environmental
requirements. Tracked student evaluations. Prepared and presented a final report.
Microsoft, Bellevue, WA
Events Administrator Contractor, 1994-1996
Arranged details (venues, dates, travel, supplies, catering, speakers, bios) for large corporate events.
Management Concepts Inc., Vienna, VA
Technical Writer, 1992-1994
Revised training texts, assessments, exams and wrote newsletter on Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR).
Federal Publications, Washington DC
Seminar Planner/Administrator, 1990-1992
Coordinated logistics, wrote brochures and maintained administration for training courses.
The American University, Washington DC
Administrator to Vice President, 1988-1990
Managed front line of communication and administration for Vice Presidents Office.
Composed documents, edited catalogs, planned and organized university events.
Hired, managed and reviewed intern staff.

EDUCATION
Certificate in TESOL May 25, 1997
Seattle, University, Seattle, WA
Post-Masters Certificate in TESOL
Master of Education August 8, 1992
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
Curriculum & Instruction (Secondary Education)
Bachelor of Arts August 25, 1988
University of Maryland at College Park, College Park, MD
English Language and Literature
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Seminars and workshops: Technology in Education: (Promethean Board), SIOP, WIDA, Differentiation, Formative
and Summative Assessments, Fundamental Five, Pathways, Lucy Calkins Writing Program, Positive Behavior
Intervention, Cornell Notes, Graphic Organizers.
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Brainpop ESL, Quia, Reading A-Z, Promethean,
Indistar, Clarity, Mylearningplan, Vision, Blackboard, maintain and update individual teacher website within LCPS
website.