LAUREN Aven

• Modified, graded and evaluated student assignments.
• Planned and implemented individualized lessons to meet common core state standards and IEP goals.
• Advised and counseled students weekly to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
• Designed detailed individualized education plans for students based on interviews, formal and informal assessments, and staff collaboration.
• Co-taught in English general education classes to provide support implementing IEP accommodations and modifications.
• Implemented direct instruction reading programs.
• Organized a school wide presentation from a Holocaust survivor during ELT.

• Co-taught and collaborated with general education teachers across academic departments.
• Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
• Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.

• Created and executed IEP’s and curriculum for 9-12th grade students.

• Collaborated with general education teachers and support staff to ensure implementation of IEP’s.

• Developed IEP summary sheet for special education department.

• Designated assessor for entire special education department.

• Taught various subjects within a special day class (SAI) setting including Reading Development, Transition Skills, Study Skills, Applied Math, Applied English and Applied World History.

• Co-­taught general education in 9-­12th grade English, Math and Science classrooms to provide academic and behavioral support.

• Created Reading Development curriculum for far below basic readers.

• Built strong and safe community within the classroom,

enforcing classroom discipline to ensure a safe classroom environment.