Curriculum Design
Elora Lavery
ESE Nonverbal Teacher
Crestview,FL
Summary
Public school teacher pursuing a curriculum developer and instructional design role to utilize a proven history of applying industry best practices to increase organizational development and training. Adept at training program development and curriculum design demonstrated over a ten year education career.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESE Pre-K Nonverbal Teacher
Walton County Public Schools
DeFuniak Springs, FL
08.2022 - Current
- Supervised two non-instructional staff members in ensuring the education and safety of seven non-verbal students.
- Designed an Individualized Education Plan for each student assigned to my classroom with the initial assessment data.
- Created data tracking and observation forms to document and analyze students response to learning
- Used data to adjust lessons to best meet students’ needs
- Collaborated with a team to assign and reviewed support that would insure each students success
- Designed curriculum that was cognitively appropriate for students’ needs and abilities
- Created materials to used in lessons that were cognitively and physically appropriate for each students’ needs
- Wrote and received over $15,000 in grants for the school and classroom
- Researched to find best materials to meet students’ cognitive levels, and their physical as well as emotional needs
- Lead and collaborated with follow educators to determine the best placement for students based on their needs
- Communicated and worked with students’ families to provide them with information regarding their student’s progress and what we were working on in the classroom
- Provided students’ family with information to best aid their student’s education and their needs
- Designed a classroom setting that supported student’s individual physical, cognitive, and emotional needs
- Worked in a diverse community that supported students that came from a low socioeconomic background
- Researched and selected continuing education courses to support students’ growth and progress
Kindergarten Teacher
Walton County Public Schools
DeFuniak Springs, FL
08.2019 - 08.2022
- Collaborated with a team to create lessons that would best implement the district provided curriculum and aligned with learning outcomes, as well as, pedagogical best practices
- Designed graphic and interactive presentations that supported the growth of the whole kindergarten grade level district wide assessment
- Had the highest student growth and achievement on the district wide assessment
- Used technology to support individual student growth
- Created data tracking forms for the whole kindergarten grade level to track and analyze classroom and individual students data
- Used LMS during 2020 hybrid designed classroom to meet state required parent choice
- Collaborated with team to analyze data to develop plans to support each classroom and individual students
- Manage the collection of classroom and individual students data
- Organized the grade level data in an easy to understand format
- Used knowledge of universal design for learning to support student growth
- Strong project management and organization skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Well-versed in instruction design models, learning theories, and educational technology tools and platforms
- Collaborated to designed learning groups to differentiate learning across the grade level for each students and implement equity
- Designed and implemented assessments to gage students’ learning and the effectiveness of the lessons
- Used data from assessments and student observations to reflect and adjust lessons and materials to insure student growth
Supervisor Lead Teacher
Children Learning Adventure
Ashburn, VA
2017.01 - 2019.04
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Performed continuous evaluations of content and plans to enhance delivery and improve effectiveness.
- Monitored participant workflow and behaviors throughout training process.
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
- Supervised to ensure all employees were following safety polices and procedures
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
Education
Masters of Education - Early Childhood Education
10-2016
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
04-2012
Skills
- Curriculum Design
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Clear public speaking skills
- Technology Integration
- Creative lesson planning
- Faculty Collaboration
- ESOL Certified
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Interactive teaching and learning
- Program Development
- Skilled in Canva and other digital design tools
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Data Analytics
- Process Monitoring and Improvement
Certification
- Florida Teaching License
- ESOL Certified
- LETRs Certified
Additional Information
I have a strong knowledge of ADHD and Autism. I have a passion in researching and gaining new information that is available to assist students with ADHD, Autism, and other learning disabilities. I am currently working towards on getting Autism Certified.
Interests
Research
Graphic Design
Writing
Research
I have a passion to learn about how to best assist students and families with ADHD, Autism, and other learning disabilities.
Timeline
ESE Pre-K Nonverbal Teacher - Walton County Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher - Walton County Public Schools
08.2019 - 08.2022
Supervisor Lead Teacher - Children Learning Adventure
2017.01 - 2019.04
Northcentral University - Masters of Education, Early Childhood Education
Southern Virginia University - Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Arts
- Florida Teaching License
- ESOL Certified
- LETRs Certified
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