Bridget Lorenz
King George,va
Summary
Seasoned educator with a rich background at Prince William County Schools and King George County Schools adept in emotional regulation support and functional communication training.
Diligent Special Education teacher with strong background in developing and implementing Individualized Education Programs. Proven track record in collaborating with educators and families to create effective learning plans. Demonstrated ability in managing complex cases and ensuring compliance with educational standards.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Self Contained Special Education Teacher
King George County Schools
King George, VA
07.2025 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans to meet diverse student needs.
- Implemented behavioral interventions to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to monitor student progress and adjust strategies.
- Designed and delivered differentiated instruction tailored to varying cognitive abilities.
- Evaluated curriculum effectiveness, recommending adjustments based on student performance data.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication and increased parental involvement in their child''s education.
- Coordinated services between general education teachers, specialists, and other support staff to ensure seamless delivery of instruction and accommodations for special education students.
Autism Teacher
Prince William County Schools
Haymarket, VA
08.2023 - 07.2025
- Coordinated efforts with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other specialists in order to provide comprehensive support for each student''s needs inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Developed strong relationships with students by understanding their individual interests and creating engaging lesson plans that catered to those interests while still meeting academic objectives.
- Collaborated with other educators and support staff to create a cohesive and inclusive learning environment, ensuring all students received appropriate accommodations.
- Developed personalized learning plans for individual students, addressing their unique needs and abilities within an autism-focused classroom setting.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a structured and calm classroom atmosphere conducive to learning for students with autism spectrum disorders.
- Aligned curriculum goals with state standards while adapting materials specifically for an autism-focused classroom setting that emphasized social-emotional growth alongside academic achievement.
- Utilized various forms of assistive technology when appropriate to enhance communication abilities for nonverbal or minimally verbal students in the classroom environment.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to autism education, applying new knowledge and techniques in the classroom setting.
- Provided ongoing feedback to parents regarding their child''s progress, collaborating on strategies for success both at school and at home.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to optimize academic growth.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Head Start Teacher
Prince William County Public Schools
Manassas, VA
08.2015 - 06.2023
- Participated in ongoing professional development to stay up-to-date on best practices in early childhood education.
- Improved classroom management through the use of positive reinforcement strategies and clear expectations.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment that encouraged academic success.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities within the classroom.
- Enhanced parent-teacher communication by maintaining open lines of communication via newsletters, conferences, and progress reports.
- Promoted social-emotional development in students by incorporating character education lessons into daily curriculum.
- Increased student participation by implementing interactive and hands-on learning activities.
Kindergarten Teacher
Prince William County Public Schools
Woodbridge, VA
08.2010 - 06.2015
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
Kindergarten Teacher
Prince William County Public Schools
Woodbridge, VA
10.2008 - 06.2010
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
Kindergarten Teacher
Reston Day School
Reston, VA
08.2006 - 10.2008
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
Education
Masters of Education - Special Education
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05-2018
Skills
- Emotional regulation support
- Collaborative teamwork
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Progress monitoring
- Instructional strategies
Timeline
Self Contained Special Education Teacher
King George County Schools
07.2025 - Current
Autism Teacher
Prince William County Schools
08.2023 - 07.2025
Head Start Teacher
Prince William County Public Schools
08.2015 - 06.2023
Kindergarten Teacher
Prince William County Public Schools
08.2010 - 06.2015
Kindergarten Teacher
Prince William County Public Schools
10.2008 - 06.2010
Kindergarten Teacher
Reston Day School
08.2006 - 10.2008
Masters of Education - Special Education
George Mason University