Amber LaVigne
Lansing,NY
Summary
Dedicated and experienced educator who has worked in various teaching roles for 14 years. Currently an Elementary Special Education Teacher in two integrated co-teaching third grade classrooms. Able to collaborate, plan and implement effective lessons in each classroom to ensure that all students' individual needs are met. Team-oriented education professional with a passion for teaching to diverse learning abilities. Recognized as a resourceful and reliable educator with the ability to implement individualized education plans while also teaching grade level standards and fostering academic achievement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Lansing Central School District
09.2021 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified and accommodated general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
Reading Tutor
Lansing Central School District
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
- Provided positive feedback often to encourage continued reading success.
- Designed lesson plans for phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension that were tailored to each individual students' needs.
- Offered one-on-one and small group instruction to foster opportunities for flexible and differentiated learning.
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Lansing Central School District
10.2019 - 09.2021
- Created classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to development and skill level of students.
- Guided learning process through use of clearly established goals and objectives to meet student and district goals and objectives.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
- Worked in an integrated co-teaching classroom with a special education teacher for 1 year.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
5th Grade Elementary Teacher
Dryden Central School District
09.2014 - 10.2019
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Worked in an Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT) 5th grade classroom with a special education teacher for 3 years.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Collaborated with the Student Support Team (SST) on multiple occasions to help identify gaps in student skills and help struggling learners in the classroom.
- Served as the 5th Grade ELA Representative - attended meetings with the ELA and Writing Committee to vertically align writing rubrics to the Next Generation ELA Standards, helped implement a new school-wide reading/writing curriculum (CKLA K-5), and communicated updates and changes with grade level colleagues.
- Incorporated technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
Long-Term Substitute Kindergarten Teacher
Ithaca City School District
01.2014 - 06.2014
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Collaborated with the Instructional Coach to design and implement lessons that allowed for differentiation.
- Participated on the School Instructional Leadership Team on several occasions.
Substitute Teacher K-6
Dryden Central School District
11.2012 - 01.2014
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Developed professional relationships with the school staff and communities.
Pre-K Teacher
Ithaca Community Childcare Center
10.2009 - 08.2011
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Planned, prepared, and implemented child-centered projects and lessons that supported development in all areas.
Education
Students With Disabilities
SUNY Empire State University
Saratoga Springs, NYMaster of Science - Literacy Education
SUNY Cortland
Cortland, NY05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education
SUNY Cortland
Cortland, NY05.2009
Associate of Science - General Studies
Tompkins Cortland Community College
Dryden, NY05.2007
Skills
- Specially Designed Instruction
- Flexible & Responsible
- Interpersonal Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Leadership
- Instructional Strategies
- Teamwork
- Learning Style Assessments
- Behavior Management
Timeline
Reading Tutor
Lansing Central School District
05.2022 - 06.2023
Special Education Teacher
Lansing Central School District
09.2021 - Current
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Lansing Central School District
10.2019 - 09.2021
5th Grade Elementary Teacher
Dryden Central School District
09.2014 - 10.2019
Long-Term Substitute Kindergarten Teacher
Ithaca City School District
01.2014 - 06.2014
Substitute Teacher K-6
Dryden Central School District
11.2012 - 01.2014
Pre-K Teacher
Ithaca Community Childcare Center
10.2009 - 08.2011
Students With Disabilities
SUNY Empire State University
Master of Science - Literacy Education
SUNY Cortland
Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education
SUNY Cortland
Associate of Science - General Studies
Tompkins Cortland Community College
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