Kathleen Lawler
Naples,FL
Summary
- Dedicated educator in Collier County Schools, excelling in student support and building relationships with families.
- Elevated academic achievement through targeted interventions and innovative diversity initiatives.
- Known for fostering collaborative learning environments with high student engagement to improve and increase proficiency.
- Served as a presenter and trainer of staff development at the school, district, and state level.
- Served as ESE Team Leader, Student Services Team Leader as well as District Team Leader for ESE Specialists.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ELL Contact / Immersion Teacher
Collier County Schools
08.2011 - Current
- Regularly analyzed data from assessments to identify areas for improvement and adjust curriculum accordingly, ensuring continuous growth in student achievement levels and in language proficiency.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, sharing insights on effective teaching strategies and classroom management techniques while promoting a supportive work environment.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Boosted cultural awareness by facilitating a schoolwide Diversity Day and incorporating children's literature from around the world.
- Maintained open communication with parents, providing regular updates on student progress and addressing concerns promptly.
ESE Inclusion Teacher
Collier County Schools
08.2008 - 06.2011
ESE Program Specialist
Collier County Schools
07.1995 - 06.2008
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Nazareth College of Rochester
Rochester, New York Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
State University of New York
Brockport, New York Skills
- Student support
- Professionalism
- Diversity and inclusion
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
Certification
Florida Professional Certifications:
Elementary Education 1-6
Varying Exceptionalities K-12
ESOL Endorsement
Reading Endorsement
Timeline
ELL Contact / Immersion Teacher
Collier County Schools
08.2011 - Current
ESE Inclusion Teacher
Collier County Schools
08.2008 - 06.2011
ESE Program Specialist
Collier County Schools
07.1995 - 06.2008
Master of Arts - Special Education
Nazareth College of Rochester
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
State University of New York
Similar Profiles
Connor ClearyConnor Cleary
Part-time Athletic Event Worker at Collier County SchoolsPart-time Athletic Event Worker at Collier County Schools
RICARDO LUCENTERICARDO LUCENTE
Elementary School Teacher at Collier County SchoolsElementary School Teacher at Collier County Schools
Abdias CesaireAbdias Cesaire
Mathematics Teacher at Collier County SchoolsMathematics Teacher at Collier County Schools
Larry TraczLarry Tracz
Manager at Collier County SchoolsManager at Collier County Schools
DARL G. EBLENDARL G. EBLEN
Customer Service Representative at SunSourceCustomer Service Representative at SunSource