Laura Lima
Colonia,NJ
Summary
Special Education Teacher turned temporary stay at home mom equipped with positive attitude, patience vital to teaching children with special needs, working alongside peers, and solving problems. Extensive experience creating comfortable learning environments for students, staff and families.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Rahway Public Schools
09.2010 - 12.2023
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
After School Program Site Supervisor & Counselor
Scotch Plains YMCA
- Designed, implemented and managed successful training programs to meet department and school needs.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
- Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
- Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives.
Education
Teacher of Students With Disabilities - Special Education
Kean University
Union, NJ01.2009
Minor in Fine Arts Education - Fine Arts
Kean University
Union, NJ01.2009
Early Childhood Education Pre-K-3 - Education
Kean University
Union, NJ01.2009
Skills
- Kindhearted and empathetic professional who is flexible and accommodating
- Worked with team members, as part of a Professional Learning Community, to plan and develop new course material, lesson plans, and assessments
- Remote teaching during pandemic
- Creative Thinking
- Child Development
- Google Slides
- Small Group Instruction
- Educational Strategies
- Student Counseling
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Rahway Public Schools
09.2010 - 12.2023
After School Program Site Supervisor & Counselor
Scotch Plains YMCA
Teacher of Students With Disabilities - Special Education
Kean University
Minor in Fine Arts Education - Fine Arts
Kean University
Early Childhood Education Pre-K-3 - Education
Kean University
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