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Laura Posey
Greensburg,KY
Summary
Results-driven Special Education Teacher with over 15 years of experience in advocating for student needs and implementing innovative teaching strategies. Exceptional skills in classroom management, interdisciplinary collaboration, and effective communication, ensuring success for diverse learners.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Green County Intermediate School
08.2015 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans to meet diverse student needs.
- Implemented behavioral management strategies to enhance classroom engagement.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to support student learning objectives.
- Organized field trips and community-based experiences that enriched students'' understanding of real-world applications during my time as the summer school coordinator and during the regular school year.
- Advocated for rights and needs of students with special education requirements, ensuring access to appropriate resources and accommodations.
- Analyzed student performance data to inform instructional adjustments.
- Facilitated workshops for parents on supporting children with disabilities.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
- Served on SBDM council for multiply years.
Special Education Teacher
Green County Middle School
01.2007 - 07.2015
- Trained and mentored new staff on special education best practices.
- Advocated for resources and services essential for student success.
- Led initiatives to integrate technology into special education curriculum-assisted in applying and receiving a grant to create a computer lab that was designated for math in which they utilized Carnegie Learning in enhance their learning experience.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Assisted in the implementation of Response to Intervention programs, leading to accelerated academic achievement for at-risk students.
- Served as a Beta Club Sponsor while organizing events, introduced students to the idea of providing community service to our school and local community, and facilitated trips to local and national conventions.
- Developed the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan for six years with input from a multidisciplinary team.
- Initiated the PASS Program in order to meet the emotional and behavioral needs of students that required additional support in order to be successful.
- Served as a SBDM council member multiply years.
- Served as an assistant building assessment coordinator
Education
Master of Arts - Special Educations
Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY2007
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
Lindsey Wilson College
Columbia, Kentucky, KY2001
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Excellent classroom management
- Individual education plans development and implementation
- Written communication with parents and staff
- De-escalation techniques
- Progress evaluations
- Student records management
- Head teacher support
- Behavior modifications
- Small group instruction
- Relationship building
- Co-teaching experience
- Collaborative teamwork
- Lesson planning
- Data management
- Parent communication
Interests
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Green County Intermediate School
08.2015 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Green County Middle School
01.2007 - 07.2015
Master of Arts - Special Educations
Campbellsville University
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
Lindsey Wilson College