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Abby Lemen

Lexington,KY

Summary

Certified Special Education Teacher dedicated to the learning and growth of individuals with exceptionalities in both the classroom and real world environments.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Huntertown Elementary
07.2023 - Current


  • Created resource groupings based on individual students needs and required IEP minutes.
  • Scheduled Co-teach instruction minutes across a variety of grade levels for a large caseload.
  • Formed schedules for paraprofessionals to maximize their ability to foster student success in the general education setting.
  • Taught a variety of subjects including: reading, writing, math and social instruction to students of varying exceptionalities and support needs in the resource setting.
  • Co-taught in General Education classrooms grades 1-5 across multiple subjects to meet students needs and provide appropriate accommodations.
  • Collaborated with teachers across the school to develop content that supports learners individual needs.
  • Adapted exams and assignments to meet the needs of learners and provide appropriate accommodations in accordance to their IEP.
  • Participated in several professional development opportunities including: IEP development, high leverage practices, thinking maps, trauma informed care and specially designed instruction.
  • Participated in PLC's to go over student success and address areas of growth.

Student Teacher (Mod/ Severe)

Henry Clay High School
03.2023 - 05.2023

Moderate to Severe Disabilities classroom:

  • Implemented academic and vocational instruction programs.
  • Created weekly schedules.
  • Collaborated with paraprofessionals to meet students needs.
  • Partook in community based instruction to support independence in the community.
  • Helped organize a career fair for individuals with disabilities to support prost-grad work transition.
  • Designed functional content to foster daily living skills.

Student Teacher (Mild/ Mod)

Huntertown Elementary School
01.2023 - 03.2023

Learning and Behavior Disorders classroom:

  • Designed and Implemented Academic and Vocational programs in the resource classroom
  • Collaborated with General Education teachers to meet student needs across all settings
  • Implemented a variety of behavior intervention plans to meet students needs
  • Co-taught a variety of subjects in General Education classrooms across grades 2-5
  • Designed goals for student IEPs
  • Created weekly schedules

Student Worker

University of Kentucky Early Childhood Lab
08.2020 - 08.2023
  • Responsible for the care of children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old.
  • Facilitated age appropriate play both indoors and outdoors.
  • Led circle time activities and read aloud stories.
  • Addressed the development of gross motor and fine motor skills.
  • Prompted the learning of vocabulary for students through the use of stories, songs and conversation.

Program Leader

Geneva Park District
08.2018 - 08.2021
  • Facilitated a summer camp program for 60+ children going into the first grade.
  • Scheduled games, crafts and fieldtrips for the duration of the summer program.
  • Mentored first year hires.
  • Communicated information about upcoming events to parents on a daily basis.
  • Provided support to integrate individuals with disabilities into the program through the use of accomodations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

University of Kentucky
05.2023

Skills

  • Collaboration
  • Adaptation
  • Communication
  • Behavior management
  • Classroom Management
  • Differentiated Instruction

Involvement

- Member of the Student Council for Exceptional Children at the University of Kentucky

- Current member of the Council for Exceptional Children 

- Worked the University of Kentucky technology playground at the Council for Exceptional Children national conference 2023. 

References

  • Dr. Channon Horn, Associate Professor, 859-257-7927, Channon.horn@uky.edu
  • Elaine Kaiser, Principal, 859-954-1454, Elaine.kaiser@woodford.kyschools.us
  • Dr. Kera Ackerman, Assistant Professor, 859-257-7927, Kera.ackerman@uky.edu
  • Sarah Congleton, Co-Worker/ Special Education Team Lead, 859-494-0435, Sarah.congleton@woodford.kyschools.us

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Huntertown Elementary
07.2023 - Current

Student Teacher (Mod/ Severe)

Henry Clay High School
03.2023 - 05.2023

Student Teacher (Mild/ Mod)

Huntertown Elementary School
01.2023 - 03.2023

Student Worker

University of Kentucky Early Childhood Lab
08.2020 - 08.2023

Program Leader

Geneva Park District
08.2018 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

University of Kentucky
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