Lauren Stewart
Beaumont
Summary
Dedicated and student-focused education professional with experience in elementary instruction and implementation of the special education assessment process. Skilled in assessing student needs, developing individualized education plans (IEPs), and collaborating with educators and families to support student success. Strong background in data-driven instruction, special education compliance, and fostering inclusive learning environments. Highly competent and dependable professional to assist as a member of the Admission, Review, and Dismissal committee in the appropriate educational placement of the child for special education services in annual review of placement and continual support to the classroom teacher receiving the child, and in dismissing a child from the program when the child no longer requires these services. Experienced Educational Diagnostician with solid history in special education and evaluation. Strengths include understanding learning disabilities, conducting student evaluations, developing individualized education programs (IEPs), and collaborating with teachers and parents to implement effective strategies. Previous work has resulted in improved academic performance among students and enhanced collaboration between school professionals and families.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Diagnostician
Vincent Middle School
Beaumont
01.2025 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive educational evaluations to determine student eligibility for special education services
- Administer and interpret standardized assessments including cognitive, academic, and behavioral evaluations
- Develop and present evaluation reports in Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to create and implement effective individualized education plans (IEPs)
- Ensure compliance with federal and state special education regulations
- Provide recommendations for instructional strategies and accommodations to support student achievement
- Administering overseeing the Academic for Life program, Early Childhood Special Education program, inclusion services, and resource services
- Beaumont ISD
Elementary Teacher
Blanchette Elementary School
Beaumont
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Provide a range of instructional, management, and assessment strategies to meet the different needs of students
- Created thoughtful and engaging unit and lesson plans daily
- Collaborate with colleagues across content areas and grade levels
- Attend and actively participated in all meetings including PLCs, grade level meetings, ARD meetings, and professional development sessions
- Conduct parent-teacher conferences as needed, as well as on-going parent communication
- Created and maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning
- Provided differentiated instruction for all learners based on their level of knowledge and abilities
- Participated in school planning and decision-making for classrooms and after-school activities
- Maintained active communication with school administrators, parents, faculty, and other staff member on individual student progress
- Worked closely with class instructional coaches to become a grade-level mentor to my colleagues providing high quality instruction in reading
- Helped facilitate a safe, supportive, and energetic community that welcomes various needs and learning styles of children
- Keep accurate and organized records of student information confidential
- Teacher of the Year nominee for the 2019-2020 school year
- Beaumont ISD
Education
Master of Education - Special Education, Educational Diagnostician
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies, EC-6 Generalist
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX05.2014
Skills
- Time Management Skills
- Communication Skills
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Knowledge of current assessments
- Professional Development
- The Cross- Battery Assessment Software System (X-BASS)
- Q-Global Pearson Assessments
- Riverside Insights: Educational Assessments
- Frontline Education: ESPED
- Maintain emotional control under stress
- Assessments for Evaluation
- Individualized education plans
- Classroom management
Certification
- EC-6 Core Subjects, Passed
- Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC-12, Passed
- 253 Educational Diagnostician, Passed
Timeline
Educational Diagnostician
Vincent Middle School
01.2025 - Current
Elementary Teacher
Blanchette Elementary School
01.2016 - 01.2021
Master of Education - Special Education, Educational Diagnostician
Lamar University
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies, EC-6 Generalist
Lamar University