Laura D. Beard, MHED
Hendersonville,TN
Summary
Dynamic and highly skilled special education teacher, coordinator, and supervisor with a strong foundation in collaborative leadership and legal compliance. I have successfully spearheaded staff development initiatives and established impactful community partnerships that significantly enhance student support. With exceptional proficiency in parent communication and instructional leadership, I excel at engaging with all stakeholders to ensure the academic success and progress of students with disabilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Interventionist
Robertson County Schools
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Completed required documentation such as evaluations, treatment notes, and exit summaries.
- Implemented tracking tools to evaluate successes and areas in need of improvement.
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
Special Education Supervisor
Green Charter School
06.2022 - 09.2024
- Developed and implemented special education programs and activities in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
- Provided leadership and direction to special education staff including teachers, therapists, and aides
- Coordinated with outside state agencies to acquire services for special needs children.
- Allocated special education staff and addressed requests for additional allocations throughout school year.
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
- Developed partnerships with parents, businesses and organizations to build awareness, increase support and share resources.
- Represented educational program at meetings and conferences to serve as subject matter liaison for array of services and activities assigned.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
Middle Special Education Teacher
Greenville Schools
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies.
- 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.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
Special Education Teacher
Metro-Nashville Schools
09.2019 - 07.2021
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Partnered with general education teachers to ensure individual students services and accommodation were addressed in class.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
Homebound Teacher
Paradise Valley Schools
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss progress.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
Exceptional Education Specialist
STEM Charter School
07.2016 - 05.2017
- Designed, wrote, and implemented transition programming for students with mild disabilities.
- Administered standardized and curriculum-based assessments, per IEP accommodations.
- Established and maintained a strong school community to foster a collaborative relationship among other teachers, administrators, students, and parents.
- Provided ongoing Progress Monitoring to individual students to ensure progress was consistent.
CDC Special Education Teacher
Sumner County Schools
07.2015 - 05.2016
- Adapted classroom activities, assignments and/or materials, supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
- Communicated with instructional staff and professional support personnel to evaluate progress and/or implement IEP goals.
- Provided direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment.
- Employed special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of South Florida
Master of Science - Educational Leadership And Management
Capella University
Skills
- Special Education Law and Compliance
- Proficient in TNPulse, PowerSchool, and Infinite Campus
- Child Find Process
- Facilitating manifestation and compensatory service meetings
- Data Analysis and Reporting
- Professional Development Facilitator
- First Aide and CPR Certified
- Progress Monitoring
- Testing Coordinator of TCAP, MAP, i-Ready Diagnostic Assessments
- Certified in Crisis Intervention Techniques
- Trained in Community-Based Instruction (CBI) methodologies
- Transition Coach
Certification
- Certified Special Education Teacher, 460 Sped Modified K-12, Tennessee Department of Education
- Certified Special Education Teacher, Professional Master Teacher, South Carolina Department of Education
- Advanced Safety Certificate (ASC) – National Safety Council, essential for ensuring safe school environments.
- Charter School Leadership Certificate – South Carolina Public Charter Schools
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Special Education Interventionist
Robertson County Schools
11.2024 - 05.2025
Special Education Supervisor
Green Charter School
06.2022 - 09.2024
Middle Special Education Teacher
Greenville Schools
07.2021 - 05.2022
Special Education Teacher
Metro-Nashville Schools
09.2019 - 07.2021
Homebound Teacher
Paradise Valley Schools
07.2018 - 06.2019
Exceptional Education Specialist
STEM Charter School
07.2016 - 05.2017
CDC Special Education Teacher
Sumner County Schools
07.2015 - 05.2016
Master of Science - Educational Leadership And Management
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of South Florida
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