Laura Donahue
Newnan,GA
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience in Coweta County School System, excelling in special education and instructional leadership. Proven track record in developing tailored IEPs and fostering parent-teacher collaboration. Skilled in behavior management and staff training, enhancing student success through innovative strategies and a commitment to inclusivity.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
In School Coordinator for Special Education
Coweta County School System
08.2018 - Current
- Mentored new teachers, providing support and guidance that contributed to their professional growth.
- Implemented data-driven strategies to track student progress and tailor instruction accordingly.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by addressing individual student needs and promoting inclusivity.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Ensured proper scheduling of all students with IEPs to maintain compliance and optimize FTE allocation.
- Led a team of 5 teachers and 3 paraprofessionals in all aspects of special education, including instruction, compliance, and student support.
- Developed the school master schedule, ensuring appropriate subject allocation, sufficient instructional time for each grade level, and full compliance with special education service requirements.
Special Education Teacher (Collaborative)
Coweta County School System
08.2010 - 05.2018
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
Special Education Teacher (Self-Contained)
Coweta County School System
06.2005 - 05.2010
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Implemented Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies and Discrete Trial Training (DTT) to support students with autism and significant cognitive disabilities in achieving measurable progress.
Special Education Teacher (Resource)
Coweta County School System
08.2001 - 05.2005
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Implemented Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies and Discrete Trial Training (DTT) to support students with autism and significant cognitive disabilities in achieving measurable progress.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA12-2015
Bachelor of Science - Special Education Mental Retardation
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA05-1998
Skills
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Teacher training
- Staff monitoring
- Special education
- Staff facilitation
- Scheduling expertise
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Relationship building and networking
- Behavior management
- Instructional leadership
- Staff leadership
- Classroom management
Timeline
In School Coordinator for Special Education
Coweta County School System
08.2018 - Current
Special Education Teacher (Collaborative)
Coweta County School System
08.2010 - 05.2018
Special Education Teacher (Self-Contained)
Coweta County School System
06.2005 - 05.2010
Special Education Teacher (Resource)
Coweta County School System
08.2001 - 05.2005
Master of Science - Special Education
University of West Georgia
Bachelor of Science - Special Education Mental Retardation
University of West Georgia
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