Laura Beard
Education Director
Hendersonville,TN
Summary
Accomplished Special Education Supervisor, adept in collaborative leadership and legal compliance. Spearheaded staff development programs and fostered community partnerships, significantly enhancing support for students. Demonstrated expertise in parent communication and instructional leadership, ensuring regulatory adherence and optimal student progress.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Supervisor
Green Charter School
06.2022 - 09.2024
- Developed and implemented special education programs and activities in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
- Provided leadership and direction to special education staff including teachers, therapists, and aides
- Coordinated with outside state agencies to acquire services for special needs children.
- Allocated special education staff and addressed requests for additional allocations throughout school year.
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
- Developed partnerships with parents, businesses and organizations to build awareness, increase support and share resources.
- Represented educational program at meetings and conferences to serve as subject matter liaison for array of services and activities assigned.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
Special Education Teacher
Greenville Schools
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
Special Education Teacher
Metro-Nashville Schools
09.2019 - 07.2021
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Homebound Teacher
Paradise Valley Schools
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss progress.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Exceptional Education Specialist
STEM Charter School
07.2016 - 05.2017
- Designed, wrote, and implemented transition programming for students with mild disabilities;
- Administered standardized and curriculum-based assessments, per IEP accommodations;
- Established and maintained a strong school community to foster a collaborative relationship among other teachers, administrators, students, and parents;
- Provided ongoing Progress Monitoring to individual students to ensure progress was consistent.
Special Education Teacher
Sumner County Schools
07.2015 - 05.2016
- Adapted classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives;
- Communicated with instructional staff and professional support personnel to evaluate progress and/or implement IEP goals;
- Provided direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment;
- Employed special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory;
- Instructed students in academic subjects using a variety of techniques;
- Conferred with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and other professionals to develop individualized education programs (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social/emotional development.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of South Florida
Tampa, FLMaster of Science - Educational Leadership And Management
Capella University
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Collaborative Leadership
- Community Partnerships
- Legal Compliance
- Instructional Leadership
- Curriculum Development
- Professional Development
- Policies and Procedures
- Monitor and Manage Services
Certification
- Advanced Safety Certificate (ASC) – National Safety Council, essential for ensuring safe school environments.
- Charter School Leadership Certificate – South Carolina Public Charter Schools
- Conflict Resolution and Mediation Certificate – Various accredited institutions, key skills for administrating student and staff relations.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Special Education Supervisor
Green Charter School
06.2022 - 09.2024
Special Education Teacher
Greenville Schools
07.2021 - 05.2022
Special Education Teacher
Metro-Nashville Schools
09.2019 - 07.2021
Homebound Teacher
Paradise Valley Schools
07.2018 - 06.2019
Exceptional Education Specialist
STEM Charter School
07.2016 - 05.2017
Special Education Teacher
Sumner County Schools
07.2015 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of South Florida
Master of Science - Educational Leadership And Management
Capella University
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