Laurie Beth Harrell
Education Professional
Harpers Ferry,WV
Summary
VA Licensed, highly qualified, passionate and enthusiastic education, mental health and training professional successful at developing and evaluating curriculum, training plans and supplementary materials to help students and staff excel. Authoritative and clear communicator with enthusiastic style and insightful approach. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Works under strict deadlines and makes independent judgments about effectiveness of strategies, tools, and training. Adept at planning and implementing onsite and remote training programs employing Universal Design.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Math Teacher
PWCS -Woodbridge Middle School
Woodbridge , VA
07.2022 - Current
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Led Algebra Readiness Instruction after school to increase overall pass rate/SOL scores
Adult Education/GED Instructor
PWCS-Adult Education
Woodbridge , VA
09.2022 - Current
- Managed small and large groups of students for classroom and off-site instruction.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Utilized multimedia strategies to facilitate learning and increase student engagement.
- Created curriculum and planned course content and methods of instruction.
- Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
- Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
- Incorporated work readiness skills and technology skills into lesson plans
Qualified Mental Health Professional-Children
Family Insight
Stephens City , VA
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Evaluated patients and implemented comprehensive treatment plans to enhance mental health.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources and act as advocate through school system for IEP meetings
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss what was happening in day-to-day life in order to help each person develop insight into personal experiences and relationships
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
Special Education Teacher, Math Department Chair
Prince William County Public Schools
Manassas , VA
01.2015 - 06.2022
- Teach at Alternative Public School for students with disabilities
- Responsible for teaching Algebra, Algebra 2, AFDA, Government, and other classes as deemed necessary
- Conduct meetings and write Individual Education Plans with parents, teachers and administrators on a regular
- 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.
- Built collaborative team of adults dedicated to joint attainment of department goals.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Planned and executed professional development sessions for department faculty and staff.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Reinforced and maintained culture of high achievement by focusing on discipline as opportunity for learning, growth and community-building.
- Curriculum Designer and reviewer for County Wide CANVAS Geometry Courses
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
Qualified Mental Health Specialist-Children
Crossroads Counseling Center
Winchester , VA
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Qualified Mental Health Professional working with children in danger of being removed from their home
- Intensive in-home services to help families remain intact and learn the skills to cope with anger management and other stress related issues that might cause their family to be separated
- Team with Child Protective Services and other Medicaid related services to best serve family related needs.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Monitored patients and assessed suicide risks.
Special Education Teacher/Transition Specialist/AP Teacher
Clarke County Public Schools
Berryville , VA
01.2000 - 01.2015
- Teach self-contained and co-taught supported multi-subject classes for students with special needs and AP world history classes
- Consult with regular education teachers and team plan
- Conduct meetings and write Individual Education Plans with parents, teachers and administrators on a regular basis
- Evaluate students, write reports, and conduct meetings for eligibility decisions
- Provide technical assistance and support for students with special needs
- Tutor general student population on as needed basis to increase test scores and for project graduation
- Monitor community based work experience placements
- Arrange and negotiate proper placements for work experience students
- Arrange and decide eligibility for transition training with Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center through the Department of Rehabilitative Services
- Work with remediation for SOL testing and alternative diploma candidates providing alternate opportunities for at-risk students to graduate
- Manage outside placements, FAPT, and therapeutic student needs, administration and meetings
- Responsible for homebound teaching, coursework, curriculum and on-line classes
- Create approved AP world history curriculum and teach class to approved standards
- Behavior Intervention assessment and plans, autistic and emotionally disturbed educational plans
- Caseload management and coordination.
Summer School Administrator
Clarke County Public Schools
Berryville , VA
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Summer school organization and daily operations along with student and teacher compliance and accountability
- Budget, transportation, discipline curriculum, and ultimate SOL test scores and final outcomes.
Assistant Athletic Director
Clarke County Public Schools
Berryville , VA
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Supervise coaches and athletes, scheduling, eligibility, drug testing administration, and supervise athletic events
- Responsible for revenue from gates, coordinate with booster association and responsible for major fundraising.
- Recruited and interviewed individuals for coaching jobs and other athletic department staff positions.
- Arranged transportation for athletes to participate in away games, tournaments and other events.
- Supervised student grades for eligibility requirements and collected paperwork for annual physicals.
- Ordered equipment for all sports and kept meticulous records on athletic equipment inventory.
Special Education Teacher
Jefferson County Public Schools
Charles Town , WV
01.1993 - 01.2000
- Develop instructional programs for self-contained and inclusion classes to meet the needs of special education students
- Meet with administration and teachers on regular basis to evaluate progress of students in the program
- Develop Individual Education Plans and communicate with parents and faculty regarding student progress
- Coordinate with middle school teams and teach self-contained and inclusion classes.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Education
Graduate Certificate - American History
American Public University System
Charles Town, WV2013
Graduate Certificate - Administration & Supervision PreK-12
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA2002
Master of Arts - ID & LD Special Education K-12 Multi Subject
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV1998
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education 5-12 Social Studies
Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV1994
Skills
- Needs Assessment
- Curriculum Design
- Individualized education programs
- Emotional support
- BIP understanding
- Resource advocacy
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Youth and adolescent development
- Virtual Learning Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Coaching and Development
- Program Monitoring and Tracking
Affiliations
VA Professional Teaching License
Endorsed in ID Special Education K-12 Multi-Subject
Endorsed in LD Special Education K-12 Multi-Subject
Endorsed in General Special Education K-12 Multi-Subject
Endorsed in History and Social Sciences
Endorsed in Algebra
Endorsed in Administration & Supervision PreK-12
PRAXIS requirements met for ESOL, FACS, Business Ed, Tech Ed, and middle school math-awaiting VDOE update on license endorsements
VA Department of Health
Licensed Qualified Mental Health Professional-Children
Timeline
Adult Education/GED Instructor
PWCS-Adult Education
09.2022 - Current
Middle School Math Teacher
PWCS -Woodbridge Middle School
07.2022 - Current
Qualified Mental Health Professional-Children
Family Insight
05.2021 - 10.2022
Special Education Teacher, Math Department Chair
Prince William County Public Schools
01.2015 - 06.2022
Qualified Mental Health Specialist-Children
Crossroads Counseling Center
01.2014 - 01.2020
Summer School Administrator
Clarke County Public Schools
01.2003 - 01.2007
Assistant Athletic Director
Clarke County Public Schools
01.2003 - 01.2006
Special Education Teacher/Transition Specialist/AP Teacher
Clarke County Public Schools
01.2000 - 01.2015
Special Education Teacher
Jefferson County Public Schools
01.1993 - 01.2000
Graduate Certificate - American History
American Public University System
Graduate Certificate - Administration & Supervision PreK-12
University of Virginia
Master of Arts - ID & LD Special Education K-12 Multi Subject
West Virginia University
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education 5-12 Social Studies
Shepherd University
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