Laura Lupfer
Waco,TX
Summary
- Rehabilitation
- Teaching
- Consulting with co workers
- Organizing
- Taking notes
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Vocational Rehabilitation Teacher
State of Texas
11.2000 - 11.2024
- Taught people of all ages with visual impairments (customers) how to explain their vision to other individuals
- Also, taught them not to be afraid to ask for help
- Encouraged them to think differently about life
- Also, explained how they can still live normal lives, but just adjust how they do it
- Worked with consumers to become more independent in areas such as daily living skills and communication
- Also, provided them with tips on how to perform these tasks with no vision
- Worked with customers on job search skills, such as filling out resumes, filling out applications, using TWC, and other job search tools
- Worked with children's counselors for camps to provide training in an independent living atmosphere
- Had time to concentrate on living skills, such as cooking, cleaning, and organization
- The children also had a chance to interact with other students with similar needs
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist
Goodwill Industries
05.1999 - 11.2000
- Worked with people with disabilities on sorting and folding clothing, preparing other items to be delivered to the stores
- Prepare customers for permanent employment
- Worked in conjunction with TRS Vocational Counselors to help find employment for customers
Special Education Teacher
Waco ISD
09.1993 - 05.1999
- Provided specialized instruction and support to students with diverse learning needs in a classroom setting
- Developed and implemented Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for each student, tailoring curriculum and strategies to their unique requirements
Education
Bachelor's degree - Speech Pathology
The University of Texas at Austin
05.1991
Skills
- Special Education
- Case Management
- Individual Counseling
- Group Counseling
- Computer skills
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Curriculum Development
- Teaching
- Experience Working With Students
- Social Work
Additional Information
Braille, Blindfold training
Timeline
Vocational Rehabilitation Teacher
State of Texas
11.2000 - 11.2024
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist
Goodwill Industries
05.1999 - 11.2000
Special Education Teacher
Waco ISD
09.1993 - 05.1999
Bachelor's degree - Speech Pathology
The University of Texas at Austin
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