Lauren Wetzel
Spring City,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
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Achievement House Cyber Charter School
08.2018 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
7th Grade Learning Support Teacher
Owen J. Roberts Middle School
12.2017 - 04.2018
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
8th Grade Learning Support Teacher
Boyertown Area Middle School West
10.2017 - 12.2017
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
7th Grade Learning Support Teacher
Daniel Boone School District, Extended School Year
04.2017 - 10.2017
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
Client Services
Permit Capital Advisors, LLC
04.2013 - 04.2017
- Responsible for all client billing and reporting
- Primary contact for a portion of clients to serve their day to day needs
- Coordinate with investment managers, custodians, accountants, insurance agents, and other professional client representatives with, and on behalf of, the client
- Implement firm-wide use of a CRM system
- Develop and cultivate client relationships to strengthen the client experience
Education
M.Ed. - Educational Technology
American College of Education
Indianapolis08.2023
B.A. - Elementary and Special Education
DeSales University
Center Valley, PA2011
B.S - Business Administration, Marketing, Psychology
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA08.2002
Skills
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Job Readiness Training
- Emotional Disorders
- Classroom Management
- Team Collaboration
- Student Records Management
- Parent and Guardian Communication
- IEPs
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
- Positive Interactions
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Achievement House Cyber Charter School
08.2018 - Current
7th Grade Learning Support Teacher
Owen J. Roberts Middle School
12.2017 - 04.2018
8th Grade Learning Support Teacher
Boyertown Area Middle School West
10.2017 - 12.2017
7th Grade Learning Support Teacher
Daniel Boone School District, Extended School Year
04.2017 - 10.2017
Client Services
Permit Capital Advisors, LLC
04.2013 - 04.2017
M.Ed. - Educational Technology
American College of Education
B.A. - Elementary and Special Education
DeSales University
B.S - Business Administration, Marketing, Psychology
Drexel University
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