Deborah Lau
Harrington,DE
Summary
Passionate educator with background in tutoring across various subjects including language arts mathematics. Skilled in creating engaging and personalized learning experiences to meet individual student needs as well as small group needs. Demonstrated ability to improve academic performance through innovative teaching strategies and positive reinforcement. Enhanced student confidence in academic and emotional needs.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Tutor
Mispillion Elementary School
Milford , DE
01.2019 - 05.2024
- Collaborated with teachers to align tutoring strategies with classroom objectives.
- Motivated students using feedback and encouragement.
- Assessed students' progress in reading and/or math skills.
Teacher
Milford School District
Milford , DE
08.2000 - 06.2018
- First grade inclusion teacher at Mispillion Elementary School and Morris Early Childhood Center. First grade Exceptional Needs teacher in a Team Approach to Mastery (TAM) classroom at Ross Elementary School.
- Instructional coach for my first grade team for three years.
- Following elementary district curriculum, planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
Teacher
Sussex County Vocational-Technical School
Georgetown , DE
09.1999 - 06.2000
- Taught English lessons to adult students for GED completion.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
Teacher
Georgetown Elementary School
Georgetown , DE
09.1990 - 06.1998
- Special Education teacher in a first and second grade resource room setting. Classifications of students range from full-time LD, SED, and EMH to part-time LD.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Supervised many student teachers.
- Building Teacher of the Year, 1997-1998.
Teacher
Hornell Intermediate School
Hornell, NY
09.1987 - 06.1990
- Special Education teacher in a resource room setting for LD students in grades third-sixth.
- Directly responsible for one aide.
- Evaluated students on a weekly and/or monthly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to meet IEP goals and objectives.
Teacher
Memorial Drive Elementary School
Farmington, NH
09.1985 - 06.1987
- Taught Special Education in a resource room setting for LD and SED students in grades first-sixth.
- Directly responsible for three aides.
- Served as the Referral Person of the school for the Pupil Service Management Team.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Delaware
Newark, DE01-1997
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA05-1985
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Curriculum development
- Formative assessments and Standard-based grading
- Language arts instruction
- Student motivation and engagement
- Classroom management
- Organization and preparation
- Creativity and innovation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Instructional Tutor
Mispillion Elementary School
01.2019 - 05.2024
Teacher
Milford School District
08.2000 - 06.2018
Teacher
Sussex County Vocational-Technical School
09.1999 - 06.2000
Teacher
Georgetown Elementary School
09.1990 - 06.1998
Teacher
Hornell Intermediate School
09.1987 - 06.1990
Teacher
Memorial Drive Elementary School
09.1985 - 06.1987
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Delaware
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
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