Alison Lyon
Manchester,CT
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Windsor CT Public Schools, adept at developing individualized education plans and enhancing student support through differentiated instruction. Skilled in fostering parent-teacher collaboration and implementing effective classroom management strategies, I successfully increased student engagement and promoted social-emotional growth in diverse learning environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Windsor CT Public Schools
08.2002 - 06.2025
- Developed individualized education plans to meet diverse student needs and promote learning success.
- I chaired IEP meetings with the educational team.
- Implemented behavioral management strategies to create supportive classroom environments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess student progress and adapt instructional methods.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations and consistently enforcing rules and consequences.
- Supported students in math classes, primarily Algebra I and Geometry.
- I taught resource study classes. In these classes, we focused on helping students be successful in their academic classes, and also worked on their goal areas as specified in their IEPs.
- Led workshops on special education regulations and teaching methodologies for faculty members.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to adapt curricula for inclusive classrooms.
- Trained and mentored new special education staff on best practices and compliance standards.
- Increased parent engagement through regular communication, building strong relationships and fostering a supportive learning environment at home.
- Supported social-emotional growth by incorporating SEL activities into daily routines, fostering a positive classroom climate conducive to learning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MIMaster of Science - Special Education
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MISkills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Student support
- Instructional adaptation
- Mathematics intervention
- Mobility assistance
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Relationship building
- Collaborative teamwork
- Group and individual instruction
Certification
Alison M. Lyon
Educator ID Number: 8048774194
Professional Educator
Certificate Number: C032020000335
July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2035
265 Special Education Comprehensive Grades 1-12
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Windsor CT Public Schools
08.2002 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Eastern Michigan University
Master of Science - Special Education
Eastern Michigan University