Laura Suzanne Ryan
Pre-K ESE Teacher
Lynn Haven,FL
Summary
Experienced with over 15 years of working with adults and children with unique needs. Equipped with positive attitude and patience necessary to teach young learners.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Pre-K ESE Teacher
Cedar Grove Elementary
Panama City, FL
08.2015 - Current
- Deliver effective and differentiated classroom instruction to meet needs of students
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Established safe play environment for students.
- Developed and managed instructional materials
- Collaborated with resource teacher, speech, occupational, physical therapist to meet the needs of students and to plan IEP's.
- Collaborated with behavior team to help develop Behavior Intervention plans and to implement strategies
- Participated in a Pilot Program MELD in 2017-2018 and have continued to use MELD in daily instruction (Multimodal Early Language Development)
Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist
Children's Home Society
Panama City, FL
01.2006 - 06.2015
- Constructed age-appropriate goals and outcomes to assist children and families ages 0-3 with developmental delays.
- Performed early intervention services and documented results.
- Created and managed weekly personal schedule to accommodate home visits with up to 20-25 families, including initial evaluations and reviews.
- Teach and model strategies to families to improve cognitive, social, and communication development
- Assisted team to evaluate children to determine eligibility for services using Batelle Developmental Inventory
ESE Teacher
Margaret K Lewis
Panama City, FL
01.2005 - 06.2006
- Worked with students with varying exceptionaliies ages 18-22
- Worked with students to increase life skills.
- Collaborated with numerous departments to meet the needs of students
- Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Family Service Coordinator
Children's Home Society Of Florida
Panama City, FL
10.2002 - 12.2005
- Worked with children ages 0-3 with developmental delays and their families
- Planned and attended evaluations to determine eligibility for services
- Assisted in creating a family service plan
- Assisted families transitioning from early intervention program to the school system
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
Program Coordinator
Sunrise Community Inc
Panama City, FL
07.2001 - 09.2002
- Helped individuals with moderate to severe developmental disabilities carry out daily living tasks by coordinating expert support.
- Created staff work schedules so each shift had appropriate number of employees for coverage.
- Created and implemented Habilitation Plans
- Maintained/enforced policies and procedures
- Participated in training new staff
- Developed training programs to help further independence of individuals
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to document accurately report progress.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA 08.1995 - 06.2000
Pre-K Handicapped Endorsement
University Of Central Florida
Orlando, FL 01.2005 - 01.2006
Skills
Classroom management
Trained in CPI
Familiar with Florida Pre-K Standards
MS Office
References
Jennifer Edwaard
Resource Teacher
Bay District Schools
850-896-2476
Kathie Bell
Speech Therapist
Bay District Schools
850-691-2059
Christi Premier
Pre-K Autism Teacher
Bay District Schools
850-303-9939
Timeline
Pre-K ESE Teacher
Cedar Grove Elementary
08.2015 - Current
Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist
Children's Home Society
01.2006 - 06.2015
ESE Teacher
Margaret K Lewis
01.2005 - 06.2006
Pre-K Handicapped Endorsement
University Of Central Florida
01.2005 - 01.2006
Family Service Coordinator
Children's Home Society Of Florida
10.2002 - 12.2005
Program Coordinator
Sunrise Community Inc
07.2001 - 09.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Valdosta State University
08.1995 - 06.2000