Lauren Kenna
Special Education Teacher
Clifton Heights,PA
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.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certificates
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School
Philadelphia, PA
10.2017 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Preschool Lead Teacher
A Child's Nest
Folcroft , PA
05.2016 - 09.2017
- Planned and prepared activities for [age] students.
- Provided open and loving environment where children direct learning process.
- Administered assessments for each child and tracked results.
- Completed documentation on individual children and teachers for recordkeeping.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Sales Associate
Target
King of Prussia, PA
06.2014 - 05.2016
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
- Trained and developed new hires in company processes, product knowledge, customer service and selling techniques.
Education
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PA05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Widener University
Chester, PA05.2015
Skills
- Faculty Coordination
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Job Readiness Training
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Skills Development
- Verbal and Non-verbal Communication
- Learning Style Assessment
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Observation
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
Certification
- Pre-Kindergarten - 4th grade, General Education
- Pre-Kindergarten - 8th grade, Special Education
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School
10.2017 - Current
Preschool Lead Teacher
A Child's Nest
05.2016 - 09.2017
Sales Associate
Target
06.2014 - 05.2016
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Saint Joseph's University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Widener University
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