Lauren Scott
Thunderbolt
Summary
Dedicated special education professional seeking a teaching position that utilizes diverse, engaging, and cooperative instructional methods. Committed to creating real-life learning experiences that empower students to reach their fullest potential while fostering a love for lifelong learning in the 21st century. Passionate about cultivating an inclusive classroom environment that supports individual growth and development. Eager to inspire students through innovative teaching strategies that promote collaboration and critical thinking skills, ensuring every learner thrives.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Autism Teacher
Grand Valley School District
Orwell, OH
- Aligned curriculum goals with state standards while adapting materials specifically for an autism-focused classroom setting that emphasized social-emotional growth alongside academic achievement.
- Facilitated a classroom business, students responsible for accounting customer service preparation and safety
- Developed individualized education plans to meet diverse student needs.
Intervention Specialist
Geneva Area City Local Schools
Geneva, OH
- Designed and implemented individualized education plans to support student learning and development.
- Collaborated with educators to identify interventions tailored to diverse learning needs.
- Monitored student progress through assessments and adjusted strategies accordingly.
Intervention Specialist
Charleston County School District
North Charleston, SC
- Increased student engagement through the use of differentiated instruction tailored to individual learning needs.
- Supported students with diverse needs, ensuring their academic progress aligned with IEP goals.
- Addressed behavioral issues through the implementation of positive behavior supports and interventions.
- Facilitated community engagement by sharing real-life work experiences.
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Warren City School District
Warren, OH
- Implemented evidence-based instructional strategies to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Facilitated communication between parents, teachers, and specialists to support student development and success.
- Utilized various teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students had equal opportunities to succeed.
Special Education
Beaufort County School District
Hilton Head Island, SC
08.2022 - Current
- Utilized data-driven decision-making to refine teaching practices and enhance overall educational effectiveness in special education programs.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, achievements, and challenges using various data collection tools.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating genuine care for their academic growth and personal wellbeing.
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop lesson plans that catered to a wide range of learning styles.
Education
Mild to Moderate -Intervention Specialist (K-12) - Special Education
Notre Dame College
Bachelor of Arts - English and Psychology
Kent State University
Skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- IEP development
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Student engagement
- Progress monitoring
- Learning strategies
- Adaptive learning
- Multitasking strength
Certification
- 5-year Resident Educator license
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Interventions)
- Certified Yoga Instructor
- Current FBI/BCI documents available through Beaufort County School District
Timeline
Special Education
Beaufort County School District
08.2022 - Current
Autism Teacher
Grand Valley School District
Intervention Specialist
Geneva Area City Local Schools
Intervention Specialist
Charleston County School District
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Warren City School District
Mild to Moderate -Intervention Specialist (K-12) - Special Education
Notre Dame College
Bachelor of Arts - English and Psychology
Kent State University