Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Laurie Keown

Clinton,MI

Summary

Enthusiastic educator striving to meet the individual needs of all students. Specializing in autism spectrum support, severe cognitive impairment and early childhood. Expert in implementing visual supports to foster success in communicating and learning. Committed to enhancing student outcomes through effective behavior intervention plans and individualized education plans, ensuring a supportive learning environment.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher -Severely Cognitive Impaired (Pre-School)

Macomb Intermediate School District
09.2013 - Current
  • *Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • *Developed IEPs for students.
  • *Created PEC's binders for individual students to aide in communication.
  • *Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations through visual supports.
  • *Planned lessons to meet the needs of Individualized Education Programs for students.
  • *Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • *Created visuals to encourage student learning and progress.
  • *Utilized current technology to engage students in learning.

Teacher-Autistic Impaired(PreSchool)

Macomb Intermediate School District
09.2009 - 08.2013
  • *Developed Individualized Education Plans based on preschool curriculum and individual needs.
  • *Displayed a visual schedule to. foster learning.
  • *Created PEC's Binders for individual students to support communication.
  • *Fostered a positive team environment with paraprofessionals.
  • *Created positive support behavior plans for individual students.
  • *Developed lessons to meet IEP goals and objectives.
  • *Communicated and developed positive relationships with parents.
  • *Utilized technology to support learning and meeting IEP goals.
  • Monitored student progress toward IEP goals.

Teacher-Autistic Impaired (Elementary)

Macomb Intermediate School District
05.1994 - 10.2001
  • *Developed Individualized Education Plans based on preschool curriculum and individual needs.
  • *Displayed a visual schedule to. foster learning.
  • *Created PEC's Binders for individual students to support communication.
  • *Fostered a positive team environment with paraprofessionals.
  • *Created positive support behavior plans for individual students.
  • *Developed lessons to meet IEP goals and objectives.
  • *Communicated and developed positive relationships with parents.
  • *Utilized technology to support learning and meeting IEP goals.
  • *Monitored student progress toward IEP goals.

Education

Master of Science - Education

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
09-2023

Bachelor of Science - Autism

Oakland University
Rochester, MI
06-1997

Bachelor of Science - Education

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
12-1994

Skills

  • Picture exchange communication system
  • Augmentative communication
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Severe Cognitive Impairment
  • Individual education plans
  • Classroom management
  • Lesson planning
  • Data collection
  • Parent communications
  • *Behavior intervention plans
  • *Verbal and nonverbal communication
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Crisis prevention and intervention

Accomplishments

  • MISD Elementary Teacher of the Year 2017
  • PECS Training 2013
  • Core Vocabulary Training 2016
  • Teacher Leadership Completion 2014-15
  • Certificate of Completion The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teaching 2015
  • Make A Difference Award 2014
  • PECS Training 2013

Certification

Cognitive Impaired K-12

Autism Spectrum Disorder K-12

Early Childhood Education PK-K,PK

Elementary K-5 All Subjects in Self Contained Classroom

Timeline

Teacher -Severely Cognitive Impaired (Pre-School)

Macomb Intermediate School District
09.2013 - Current

Teacher-Autistic Impaired(PreSchool)

Macomb Intermediate School District
09.2009 - 08.2013

Teacher-Autistic Impaired (Elementary)

Macomb Intermediate School District
05.1994 - 10.2001

Master of Science - Education

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Science - Autism

Oakland University

Bachelor of Science - Education

Western Michigan University

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE