Laura Tetreault
Fairfax,VA
Summary
- Experienced Special Education Teacher with a strong history of collaboration with families, colleagues, and administrators. Approaches challenges with humor, grace, and creativity. Utilizes assets based and data to make instructional decisions. Demonstrates professionalism, courtesy, and dedication. Skilled at working collaboratively to foster a team environment. Adept and adjusting to new grade levels and curricula to ensure high quality instruction to student.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Special Education
Fairfax County Public Schools
08.2017 - Current
- Taught Math, Language Arts, and Social Emotional Learning to 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th students in the special education setting.
- Partnered with general education teachers to develop collaborative lessons.
- Participated in Grade Level and Special Education CLTs
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Supported colleagues on the development implementation of IEP goals, accommodations, and services.
- Assisted in master schedule planning, special education student class placement, and teacher and instructional assistant schedules.
Academy Special Education Support Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Cultivated positive relationships with entire caseload of Academy students in an effort to provide an exceptional experience for all learners
- Managed and monitored student grades, accommodations, and strategize teaching strategies to maximize learning
- Supported and empowered students to advocate for their needs
Collaborator
Fairfax County Public Schools
08.2013 - 06.2015
- Worked collaboratively with teachers to create and implementation of purposeful improvement plans for special education teachers across the county.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring mentee teachers.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Special Education Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
06.2008 - 06.2009
- Taught academic, adaptive, and social skills to students with low incidence disabilities in 7th and 8th grade.
- Lead Low Incidence Disability (formerly "Category B") teacher
Special Education Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
06.2005 - 08.2008
- Created and implemented adapted curriculum, instructional materials, and multi-sensory lesson plans in the areas of math, language arts, science, social studies, and communication.
- Assessed students using the Virginia Alternative Assessment Program.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
- Provided turn around training to support teachers, instructional assistants, and administrators.
- Lead Low Incidence Disability (formerly "Category B") teacher
Special Education Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
08.2001 - 08.2004
- Demonstrated creativity, energy, and innovation when developing and presenting lesson plans in 8th grade Physical Science in the special education and general education settings.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
University of Virginia
Falls Church, VA06-2004
Bachelor of Science -
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA05-2000
Skills
- IEP and BIP implementation
- KTEA-3 (pending)
- Transmath and Vmath trained
- Orton-Gilligamham trained
- Responsive Classroom trained
- AVMR 1 trained
- Principal Designee for IEPs and Reevalution meetings
- FCPS New Teacher Mentor
- Applied Behavioral Analysis
- Unstuck and On Target
- Zones of Regulation
Timeline
Elementary Special Education
Fairfax County Public Schools
08.2017 - Current
Academy Special Education Support Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
08.2015 - 08.2017
Collaborator
Fairfax County Public Schools
08.2013 - 06.2015
Special Education Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
06.2008 - 06.2009
Special Education Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
06.2005 - 08.2008
Special Education Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
08.2001 - 08.2004
Master of Science - Special Education
University of Virginia
Bachelor of Science -
James Madison University
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