Lara Lewis
Garland,Tx
Summary
Passionate and dedicated teacher seeking a full-time Preschool position in Special Education. Committed to creating a nurturing and stimulating learning environment for young children. Skilled in developing age-appropriate curriculum and fostering social, emotional, and cognitive growth. Known for ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. Strives to create a supportive and inclusive classroom where every child can thrive.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teaching Assistant
Garland Independent School District
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Golden Meadows Elementary School (1 year)
- ALE (3rd-5th) Special Education Teaching Assistant
- Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
- Interacted, observed and responded to children's needs, emergencies and conflicts while supervising classroom activities.
ECSE (PPCD) Special Education Teacher
Garland Independent School District
08.2018 - 06.2021
- Parsons Pre-Kindergarten School (3 years)
- Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing
- Be a positive role model for students; support mission of the school district
- Prepares all required paperwork for students Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) meeting within timelines
- Attends and participates in ARD meetings
- Manage student behavior through monitoring, supervising, and assessing behavioral patterns and when necessary develop and implementing a behavior intervention plan based upon results of the functional behavior assessment in accordance with students’ IEPs
- Conduct formal/informal assessments of assigned students and use results to plan instructional activities
- Work cooperatively with general education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in the Individualized Education Program (IEP)
Special Education Functioning Living Skills Teacher
Dallas Independent School District
08.2015 - 06.2018
- James Hogg Elementary school (3 years)
- Facilitate ARD meetings
- Prepare all ARD paperwork, by gathering data
- Take data on IEP goals of students, and enter data into review 360
- Prepare accommodations and administer the STAAR ALT 2 test
- Manage student behavior through monitoring, supervising, and assessing behavioral patterns and when necessary develop and implementing a behavior intervention plan based upon results of the functional behavior assessment in accordance with students’ IEPs
Special Education PPCD Collaborative Teaching Assistant
Dallas Independent School District
10.2012 - 06.2015
- Fredrick Douglass Elementary School (3 years)
- Assisted in preparing classroom materials, curriculum, and displays.
- Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs and personal hygiene
- Help manage behavior of students which includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed
- Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom and prepare classroom according to student needs
Teaching Assistant
Dallas Independent School District
01.2012 - 06.2013
- Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom which includes lunchroom, bus and playground duty
- Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher
First Grade Teacher –Self Contained
Garland Independent School District
01.2011 - 06.2012
- A.R Davis Elementary
- Planned and implemented daily lessons for all core subjects
- Attend ARD meetings
- Developed individual behavior plans for students in need
- Implemented RTI procedures
- Developed work stations in the classroom to enhance instruction
- Served as helping teacher for Special Education students
- Attended faculty meetings and served on committees
Education
B.S. - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas A&M University At Commerce
Commerce, Tx01.2011
Skills
- Creative problem solving
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Effective communication
- Classroom management
- Multitasking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Special Olympics coaching
- Social skills development
- Data collection
- Progress monitoring
- Curriculum adaptation
- IEP implementation
Certification
- Certification in Early Childhood through sixth grade
- Certification in Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC-12
- Certification in Special Education EC-12
Timeline
Special Education Teaching Assistant
Garland Independent School District
07.2021 - 06.2022
ECSE (PPCD) Special Education Teacher
Garland Independent School District
08.2018 - 06.2021
Special Education Functioning Living Skills Teacher
Dallas Independent School District
08.2015 - 06.2018
Special Education PPCD Collaborative Teaching Assistant
Dallas Independent School District
10.2012 - 06.2015
Teaching Assistant
Dallas Independent School District
01.2012 - 06.2013
First Grade Teacher –Self Contained
Garland Independent School District
01.2011 - 06.2012
B.S. - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas A&M University At Commerce
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