Beth Vorron
Boscawen,NH
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable Special Education Teacher with a strong emphasis on addressing individual student needs in both academic and emotional development. Expertise in designing and implementing engaging, hands-on lessons tailored to accommodate diverse learning abilities, ensuring all students thrive. Skilled in fostering effective communication, demonstrating patience, and utilizing positive reinforcement to enhance collaboration that promotes meaningful educational experiences and drives academic success. Committed to creating an inclusive environment where every student feels valued and empowered to reach full potential.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Chester Academy
08.2019 - Current
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.Utilized data from student assessments to tailor instruction, resulting in more effective learning outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers and specialists, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
Special Education Teacher
Paul Smith School
08.2013 - 06.2019
- Administer testing and write reports for initial referrals to Special Education and triennial reevaluation.
- Collaborated with administration, teachers and parents to create and implemented Individualized Education Plans.
- Designed and implemented lesson plans, activities, and assessments for students with autism, speech impairment, dyslexia and other learning disabilities in a Title 1 school, grades K-3.
- Engage in regular dialogue with parents, administrators, and various service providers.
Special Education Team Leader
Paul Smith School
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Coordinate the Special Education process at building level.
- Serve as a resource for special needs issues on a building level.
Teaching Assistant
Paul Smith School
08.2011 - 06.2013
- Provide academic support and instruction to students within self-contained classroom.
- Work with Student Support Room teacher to deescalate problematic behavioral outburst.
- Help students with problem solving and skills acquisition to decrease time in Student Support Room.
Personal Care Assistant
Paul Smith School
08.2009 - 06.2011
- Assist instructional personnel with the presentation of learning materials.
- Tutor students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow up learning activities from instructional personnel.
- Assist students in performing personal care activities.
Education
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - K-12 General Special Education
Granite State College
Concord, NH2013
Master Of Ed. - School Counseling
Plymouth State College
Plymouth, NH1993
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Keene State College
Keene, NH1991
Skills
- Strategic lesson planning
- Differentiated instruction
- Data analysis
- Student progress reporting
- Group and individual instruction
- Student records management
- Proficient in academic testing
- LETRS
- Visualizing and Verbalizing
- Handwriting Without Tears
- Orton-Gillingham IMSE-Trained
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Chester Academy
08.2019 - Current
Special Education Team Leader
Paul Smith School
08.2015 - 06.2018
Special Education Teacher
Paul Smith School
08.2013 - 06.2019
Teaching Assistant
Paul Smith School
08.2011 - 06.2013
Personal Care Assistant
Paul Smith School
08.2009 - 06.2011
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - K-12 General Special Education
Granite State College
Master Of Ed. - School Counseling
Plymouth State College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Keene State College