Lauren Condy

• Organized curricular events such as workshops or conferences that fostered collaboration between school faculty members.
• Managed resources effectively by overseeing budgeting processes and allocating materials according to needs.
• Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives.
• Provided coaching and mentoring to teachers, nurturing their growth as professionals and contributing to a positive school culture.
• Collaborated with special education staff to ensure appropriate accommodations were provided for students with diverse learning needs.
• Promoted an inclusive educational environment by incorporating culturally responsive pedagogy and materials into curricula.

- Life Worcs offers comprehensive services for school-aged individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Autism.
- Services are provided in home settings based on students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
- Data tracking sheets and token boards are used for progress monitoring.
- Trainings include parent training and behavior intervention supports.
- Services are delivered directly in students' homes after school hours.
- Diagnoses of students served include Autism, learning disabilities, Fragile X syndrome, and emotional behavioral disabilities.
- Assistive technology such as PECS on communication devices like iPads is utilized.
- Specialized kitchen equipment is sourced to facilitate independent food cutting and cooking skills development.
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Environment: Special education classroom serving students with disabilities including learning, behavioral, emotional, and developmental needs, with a focus on life skills and academic subjects such as Math, ELA, Social Studies, and Science.

Learning Standards: Common Core

Curriculum Identification:
• Read 180/System 44, GO Math, Restorative Circles


- Utilized data for progress monitoring, behavior interventions, and instructional planning. Collected data through various assessments and observations, using it to assess student understanding and effectiveness of behavior strategies.

IEP/504 Accommodations: Worked with students receiving special education services through out-of-district placements. All students had Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) detailing their specific accommodations and services.

Assistive Technology: Implemented assistive technologies such as translation services, Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), and amplified hearing devices to support student learning and communication.

Leadership: Involved in various school committees and activities including running the Dragon Cafe, organizing a laundry service, leading clubs, initiating the creation of a dance team, serving as union treasurer, participating in the teacher interest team, contributing to Academy 300, and assisting with school-wide behavior interventions.

Standout Lessons: Designed engaging lessons such as teaching combining like terms using real-world money in the Dragon Cafe.

Manipulatives: Utilized manipulatives such as counters, ten frames, and real-world money to facilitate hands-on learning experiences.


Distance Learning/Remote Teaching Tools: Developed and delivered remote lessons using platforms like Google Classroom, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and educational websites such as Freckle, Scholastic, BrainPOP, and Nearpod. Created interactive escape rooms to engage students remotely.

Scheduling experience Helped plan teacher aide and articulation meetings

-Any discipline models you followed (responsive classroom, restorative justice…) Traumatic based program

-Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives you implemented or supported

-Social-Emotional Learning programs that were followed and how you supported them

-Parent outreach

-Teacher observations Observed multiple classroom teachers and gave feedback using the danielson rubric

-Any hiring duties you had assisted with hiring permanent substitutes and aides

-Any data analysis you performed determined OSS data and behavioral analysis to determine where and when the behaviors are occurring and came up with various plans to help the students and behavior incidents decrease.

-Any professional development you supplied or facilitated Created a employee handbook for all staff and provided a professional development based on this for superintendents conference day. Created a handbook on what are the 13 categories of disabilities in NYS and created a way for the paraprofessionals to understand what they are and how to help and provide accommodations for them in the classroom.

Internship:
• Department: Special Education
• Administrator Shadowed: Kate Mungo, Special Education Chair
• Basic Duties:
• Attended special education faculty meetings, took detailed notes, and provided support as needed.
• Collaborated with directors to develop a comprehensive teacher aide handbook resource for the special education department .
• Developed an interactive special education teacher aide handbook to enhance teaching practices and support staff efficiency.
• Special Education Services Experience:
• Participated in a special education initial meeting, gaining valuable insights into the process and procedures involved.
• Assisted in assessing program needs for the upcoming school year, contributing to effective scheduling and resource allocation.

• Environment: Taught in a diverse 6-8th grade Title I school district.
• Utilized Common Core standards, transitioning to Next Generation standards.
• Employed data analysis to inform instruction, utilizing scores, learning targets, benchmarks, and pretests to assess student understanding and track progress.
• Implemented GoMath 7th grade curriculum and Kaagan instructional strategies.
• Developed 6th-grade math curriculum to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Conducted IEP meetings, triennials, and authored individualized education plans (IEPs) for special education students.
• Engaged in various school activities including Student Council, talent shows, school dances, and creative writing and arts programs.