Lauren Cohen
Waltham,MA
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher focused on building students' strengths and confidence. Committed to providing students with firm guidelines, structure, routines and dependability to foster social and academic growth. Prepared to handle onsite, online, or blended instruction.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Newton Public Schools
Newton, MA
04.2010 - Current
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Assisted in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
- Instructed special education classes using evidence-based practices.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA05-2006
Communications
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Amherst, MA05-2003
Skills
- Individualized instruction
- IEP development
- Curriculum adaptation
- Collaboration skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Paraprofessional oversight
- Parent communication
Certification
- Moderate Disabilities (Pre K-8)
- Elementary Education (1-6)
- SEI Endourced
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Newton Public Schools
04.2010 - Current
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Lesley University
Communications
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
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