Candace C.

Hamilton
905 International Drive Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843)903-8420 ext.52503, CHamilton@horrycountyschools.net

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OBJECTIVE

Motivated Special Education Teacher with a passion for educating students with learning disabilities,
ensuring students are receiving all accommodations to reach full learning potential, and effectively
integrating technology in to instruction, seeking a position within Horry County School District.
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EDUCATION

Coastal Carolina University

M. Ed Learning and Teaching, Instructional Technology, GPA: 3.75
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Coastal Carolina University
Bachelor of Arts, Special Education: Learning Disabilities K-12, GPA: 3.35

Conway, SC
January 2014 - Present
Conway, SC
May 11, 2013

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Ocean Bay Middle School

Myrtle Beach, SC
May 2013-June 2013
Long term substitute
Assumed full responsibility as cross-category teacher
Attended all IEP meetings serving as special educator
Planned and implemented instruction for science, social studies, math and language classes
Collaborated with paraprofessionals
Prepared and sent end of the year IEP progress reports
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Palmetto Bays Elementary School
Myrtle Beach, SC
Spring 2013
Student Teacher
Assumed full responsibility of resource classroom
Prepared explicit lesson plans for each instructional day based on South Carolina State Standards
Collaborated with students, teachers, school staff and parents
Administered oral testing to students
Assisted in the development of Individualized Education Plans and Behavior Intervention Plans
Instructed students using Voyager Passport, Everyday Math and Corrective Reading
Maintained accurate student records by progress monitoring students weekly using DAZE, AIMS
Web Math Computation, AIMS Web Math Concepts and Applications and Dibels
Attended and participated in a variety of professional development opportunities including: forums,
seminars, staff meetings and team meetings
Participated in Fine Arts Day, fundraisers, and other special events
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Carolina Forest High School
Conway, SC
Fall 2012
Student Practicum
Assisted teaching for four weeks
Helped tutor individual students as needed
Taught and planned a test-taking strategy lesson to assist students on upcoming assessments
Completed a Teacher Work Sample consisting of five math lesson plans on polynomials

 Participated in Parent/Teacher Conferences

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Forestbrook Middle School
Myrtle Beach, SC
Fall 2011
Student Practicum
Observed classroom instruction, shadowed teacher and noted effective classroom strategies
Assisted students when needed
Monitored transitions between classes

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Lakewood Elementary School
Myrtle Beach, SC
Spring 2012
Student Practicum
Taught and planned a lesson on social skills to help students examine their emotions, as well as
monitor their behavior
Completed a Formal Behavior Assessment
Conducted running records
Planned and implemented a lesson on high-frequency words
Instructed students in a small group using Burst
Completed a portfolio on an individual student's work
Administered the Woodcock Johnson Test of Achievement
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Daisy Elementary
Loris, SC
Fall 2011
Student Practicum
Evaluated an individual student's communication skills including phonology, morphology, syntax,
semantics and pragmatics
Compared the student's present skills to that of typically developing peers based on language
milestones to study language development
Examined contextual factors and how the environment impacted student learning
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WORK EXPERIENCE

Ocean Bay Middle School

Myrtle Beach, SC
August 2013 - Present
7th grade Special Education Teacher
Teach, plan, and conduct lessons for all academic subjects (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies)in a
self contained environment
Write, revise, and implement students' IEPs
Ensure students are receiving all accommodations outlined in their IEPs
Utilize iPad devices for instruction
Collaborate with other professionals to plan instruction
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Office of Student Accounts
Conway, SC
June 2009 - July 2013
Student Assistant
Communicate with students and parents regarding questions, billing and payment
Collaborate with students and parents at Orientation Fairs to provide information regarding The
Office of Student Accounts services
Extensively use Microsoft Excel and Datatel
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HONORS & LEADERSHIP

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Vice President, Student South Carolina Education Association, 2009-2013

Council for Exception Children, 2011-2013
CCU Teacher Education Advisory Council, 2011-2013
National Education Association Conference & Outreach to Teach 2011
Who's Who Among American Colleges & Universities, 2011-2013
Order of Omega Honor Society, 2011-2013
Secretary, Student Alumni Ambassadors 2010-2013
Director of Social Enrichment, Alpha Delta Pi, 2009-2013
Dean's List (2009, 2011, 2012)
Run/Walk Club sponsor 2013-2014
Assistant Girl's Basketball Coach 2013-2014
Beta Club Sponsor 2013-present
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SKILLS

Extensive use of Voyager Passport Levels C-F, Language! D, TransMath Level 2

Extensive use of Dibels, AIMS Web, and DAZE progress monitoring assessments
Proficient with Windows software programs including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Proficient with SMART board technology in the classroom
Familiar with Everyday Math, Compass Learning Odyssey, Reading Mastery, Touch Math, Burst,
Language!, Ticket to Read and Achieve 3000
Proficient with Enrich IEP sofware
Proficient with Apple iPad and applications, including Nearpod and Popplet
Proficient with Adobe Premiere Movie Maker and Weebly
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