Laura Davidson
Walled Lake,MI
Summary
Caring special education profession specializes in the field of Autism Spectrum Disorders. Skilled in creating adaptive learning strategies, behavior management techniques, and individualized education plans tailored to each student's unique needs. Excel in communication, patience, and empathy, ensuring effective collaboration with parents, colleagues, and multidisciplinary teams to support student success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
FARMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Farmington Hills, MI
08.2019 - Current
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Collaborate closely with related services providers.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
Preschool Teacher
Walled Lake Consolidated School District
Wixom, MI
08.2016 - 01.2019
- Worked as a lead teacher and created a welcoming environment
- Developed lessons, documented, and assessed student growth
- Worked as a leader with my assistant as well as other coworkers.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices for early childhood education.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss academic progress of each child.
- Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
Long Term Guest Teacher/ Interventionist
Edustaff
Farmington Hills, Michigan
10.2014 - 06.2017
- Created an environment conducive to learning by developing positive relationships with students, parents, and colleaguess
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that incorporated a variety of teaching methods to engage students in the learning process.
- Worknalong side teachers to help support students
Education
Master's Degree - Education- Autism Spectrum Disorder
Madonna University
12.2021
Bachelor's - Elementary Education
Western Michigan University
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Special Needs
- Organizational Skills
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Management
- Early Childhood Education
- Crisis Intervention
- Leadership
- Instructional Strategies
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Differentiated Instruction
- De-Escalation Techniques
Certification
- Autism Certification
- Teaching Certification
- CPI Certification, August 2023, August 2024, Nonviolent crisis intervention
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
FARMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2019 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Walled Lake Consolidated School District
08.2016 - 01.2019
Long Term Guest Teacher/ Interventionist
Edustaff
10.2014 - 06.2017
Master's Degree - Education- Autism Spectrum Disorder
Madonna University
Bachelor's - Elementary Education
Western Michigan University
- Autism Certification
- Teaching Certification
- CPI Certification, August 2023, August 2024, Nonviolent crisis intervention
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