Laura Perry
Houston,United States
Summary
Versatile and Special Education Teacher with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education/Autism Teacher
Houston Independent School District - Lanier
08.2022 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
Special Education Teacher
Harmony Charter Schools
08.2016 - 06.2021
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
- Organized instruction material, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Kelly Services
07.2016 - 08.2017
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Kindergarten Teacher
UP Prepaprtory Elementary
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Created, managed and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership & Counseling
Praire View A&M University
Texas06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
American Public University System
Charles Town, WV07.2015
Skills
- Motivating Students
- Lesson Planning
- In-Depth Knowledge of Autism
- Behavior Modification
- Skills Development
- Instructional Strategies
- Verbal and Non-verbal Communication
- Classroom Management
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Google Applications
- Behavior Redirection
- Parent Relationship Management
- Documenting Progress
- Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Behavior Redirection
- Parent Relationship Management
- Documenting Progress
- Excel
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Special Education/Autism Teacher
Houston Independent School District - Lanier
08.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Harmony Charter Schools
08.2016 - 06.2021
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Kelly Services
07.2016 - 08.2017
Kindergarten Teacher
UP Prepaprtory Elementary
09.2015 - 06.2016
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership & Counseling
Praire View A&M University
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
American Public University System
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