Diane Lamos
Colden,NY
Summary
Well-rounded and compassionate Special Education Teacher skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate special circumstances. Provides appropriate and individualized instruction to build foundations for lifelong learning. Develops, implements and acts as teacher of record of Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Cattaraugus Little Valley CSD
Cattaraugus, NY
08.2018 - Current
- Designed and delivered personalized learning for each student and advocated for student inclusion and success in general education environments.
- Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
- Participated in adapted physical education activities with students to encourage overall health and instill positive routines.
- Instructed special education classes using evidence-based practices.
- Established and maintained dynamic working relationships with students and parents to support classroom objectives.
- Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence.
- Assisted in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
- Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
- Maintained student records in accordance with district standards.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress.
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
- Served as a resource person for colleagues seeking information about teaching methods for special education students.
- Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.
Special Education Teacher
The Children's League
Springville, NY
09.2010 - 06.2018
- Special Education Teacher in 12:1:1 classroom
- Established and maintained dynamic working relationships with students and parents to support classroom objectives.
- Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence.
- Supported diverse student populations through equitable instructional design and programming.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress.
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
- Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Participated in adapted physical education activities with students to encourage overall health and instill positive routines.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Springville Griffith
Colden, NY
07.2008 - 02.2010
- 12/2009-2/2010 Long-Term Substitute Teacher for First Grade at CES.
- 9/2009-12/2009 Long-Term Substitute Special Education Teacher at CES
- 8/2009- Kindercamp Teacjer CES
- 9/2008-6/2009 AIS Teacher K-5 at CES
- 7/2008-8/2009 Teacher Assistant for Magic Penny Literacy at CES.
Education
Master of Science - Exceptional Education
SUNY College At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY05-2012
Bachelor of Science - Education
SUNY College At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY05-2010
Skills
- Social Skills Development
- Differentiated Instruction
- Cognitive and Behavioral Development
- Parent Communication
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Team Collaboration
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
Affiliations
- Camping
- Cooking
- Gardening
- Traveling
Accomplishments
- KAPPA DELTA PI- Gamma Mu Society for High Honors
Certification
- Students with Disabilities (Birth-Grade 2)
- Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6)
- Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Cattaraugus Little Valley CSD
08.2018 - Current
Special Education Teacher
The Children's League
09.2010 - 06.2018
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Springville Griffith
07.2008 - 02.2010
Master of Science - Exceptional Education
SUNY College At Buffalo
Bachelor of Science - Education
SUNY College At Buffalo
- Students with Disabilities (Birth-Grade 2)
- Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6)
- Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)
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