LAUREN GOOCH
Bountiful,Utah
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Special Education Teacher- Accommodated Core Class
Brighton High
07.2022 - Current
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth on timelines
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Taught reading, writing, social studies, and transition
- Created three transition classes (high school skills, employment skills, and independent living skills)
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
Special Education Mathematics Teacher
Draper Park Middle
07.2016 - 06.2022
- Taught 7th and 8th grade resource and co-taught math between150 students per year
- Taught one year reading class for 40 students and created materials
- Served on school-wide committees focused on improving academic performance, working collaboratively toward common goals.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Managed legal requirements in paperwork and time for 40+ students on Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
Special Education Itinerant Teacher for the Deaf
Canyons School District
07.2009 - 06.2016
- For the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
- Taught students in a small group or one-on-one pull-out situations based on their Individual Educational Plan (IEP) goals
- Taught mainly language and English plus used devices as needed
- Acted as the district representative attending Utah Schools for the
- Deaf and Blind (USDB) meetings for students that live in Jordan boundaries, but attend USDB.
- Mentored new special education teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance on navigating complex regulatory requirements.
- Supervised district sign language interpreters for effectiveness and job requirements
Special Education Itinerant Teacher for the Deaf
Jordan School District
07.2003 - 06.2009
- Led professional development sessions for school staff, increasing awareness of best practices in special education instruction and assessment for students with hearing loss and language needs.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Traveled to student's home school to provided one-on-one or small group instruction
Education
Endorsement - Secondary Mathematics Endorsement
Utah State University
Logan, UT 09.2015 - 07.2017
Master's of Education - Education
Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT 09.2013 - 05.2015
Endorsement - Gifted And Talented
Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT 08.2014 - 06.2016
Endorsement - Reading-Level 1
Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT 08.2011 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Special Education- Deaf Education
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT 08.1999 - 05.2003
Skills
Data Collection and Interpretation
Accomplishments
- Presented at Utah Systems Conference Summer 2019 on team teaching
- Above and Beyond Award Brighton High Fall 2022
- Special Education Exceptional Performance 2022-2023 Canyons District
Timeline
Special Education Teacher- Accommodated Core Class
Brighton High
07.2022 - Current
Special Education Mathematics Teacher
Draper Park Middle
07.2016 - 06.2022
Endorsement - Secondary Mathematics Endorsement
Utah State University
09.2015 - 07.2017
Endorsement - Gifted And Talented
Southern Utah University
08.2014 - 06.2016
Master's of Education - Education
Southern Utah University
09.2013 - 05.2015
Endorsement - Reading-Level 1
Southern Utah University
08.2011 - 05.2012
Special Education Itinerant Teacher for the Deaf
Canyons School District
07.2009 - 06.2016
Special Education Itinerant Teacher for the Deaf
Jordan School District
07.2003 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Science - Special Education- Deaf Education
University of Utah
08.1999 - 05.2003