Julie Ludwig
Nicktown,PA
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Cambria Heights School District, specializing in special education and early intervention. Excelled in program development and small group instruction, enhancing student literacy and engagement. Proven track record in improving instructional strategies, evidenced by significant student progress. Skilled in recordkeeping and fostering strong relationships with students, parents, and staff.
Dependable Coordinator provides excellent office management and administrative support. Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. Creative problem solver with strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
K-2 Early Intervening Coordinator
Cambria Heights School District
08.2016 - Current
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Gathered and organized materials to support instruction.
- Scheduled appointments and streamlined scheduling procedures.
- Managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals.
- Collaborated with regular education teachers on scheduling
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
K-2 Special Education Teacher
Cambria Heights School District
08.2012 - Current
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
Education
Masters of Education - Reading Specialist
Saint Francis University
Loretto, PA05-2022
Bachelor of Science - K-6 Early Childhood K-12 Special Education
Saint Francis University
Loretto, PA12-2009
Skills
- Recordkeeping
- Consulting
- Small group instruction
- Program development
- Alternative learning methods
- Classroom instruction
- Special education
- Task prioritization
Certification
Reading Specialist Certification
Timeline
K-2 Early Intervening Coordinator
Cambria Heights School District
08.2016 - Current
K-2 Special Education Teacher
Cambria Heights School District
08.2012 - Current
Reading Specialist Certification
Masters of Education - Reading Specialist
Saint Francis University
Bachelor of Science - K-6 Early Childhood K-12 Special Education
Saint Francis University
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