Laura Necci Shaw
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Highly motivated with a desire to take on new challenges. A compassionate professional in special education, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in developing individualized education programs (IEPs), behavioral management techniques, and adaptive learning strategies. Excels at empathy and patience, ensuring each student's unique needs are met and educational goals are achieved. Well established in crisis management and creating clear, direct, and helpful boundaries with students of varying neurodiversity. Strengths include effective communication, positive reinforcement and classroom management skills, and developing interactive educational materials differentiated to each learners individualized needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Roosevelt Elementary School
Rahway, NJ
09.2018 - Current
- Served as an advocate for special education students within the school system.
- Identified the learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Adapted instructional techniques to appropriate ages and skill levels of supervised students.
- Assisted in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
- Facilitated student operation of augmented communication devices.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored to individual student needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Cabrini University
Radnor, PA05-2016
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Data collection
- Inclusion strategies
- Autism spectrum
- Sensory integration
- Visual supports
- Verbal and nonverbal communication
- De-escalation techniques
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Community resource referrals
- Behavior modification
Accomplishments
- Author of Luna the Lion and Luna the Lion: Stars Across the Spectrum
Affiliations
- Advocate for Best Buddies International
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Roosevelt Elementary School
09.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Cabrini University
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