Lawren Calligan
Martinsburg,West Virginia
Summary
History of successfully planning, delivering and assessing reading intervention plans. Compliant with Title 1 guidelines and knowledgeable about a wide range of successful strategies.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Intervention Specialist
Berkeley County School District
08.2011 - Current
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Contributed to the establishment of a school-wide literacy framework, assisting with the development of curriculum guidelines and academic goals.
- Enhanced student engagement with diverse literature selections, promoting a love for reading and learning.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to develop individualized reading plans tailored to each student''s needs.
- Served as a resource for colleagues seeking guidance in addressing literacy concerns within their classrooms, sharing expertise and successful strategies.
Human Resources Specialist
Scales Law Offices
08.2004 - 08.2011
- Planned and managed recruitment activities for new hires using strategic personnel, staffing, and position management practices.
- Developed and monitored employee recognition programs.
- Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
- Coordinated implementation of people-related services, policies and programs through departmental staff.
- Completed, reviewed, and updated payroll accounting ledgers and employee personal information
- Reviewed worker's compensation, unemployment claims, employee grievances for completeness, timeliness, and accuracy.
- Initiated reviews/investigations if claims were inaccurate, incomplete or deceptive.
Disability Claims Specialist
Social Security Adminstration
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Authorized entitlements to disability programs administered by the SSA
- Professionally communicated to claimants to gather, review and authorize claims and complex determinations for benefits under Title II, XVI, and XVII of the Social Security Act.
- Adjudicated and authorized entitlements or disallowance actions at varying levels of difficulty and complexity for all programs administered by SSA.
- Developed, investigated and solved claims and post-entitlement requirements involving suspension, resumption, adjustment, termination and payment arrangements.
- Prepared formal and informal determinations regarding facts, evidence and issues to adhere to the requirements of the law.
Alumni Relationship Coordinator
Coastal Carolina University Alumni Association
08.2001 - 05.2004
- Contributed to effectively promoting, advertising, contacting, diversifying, growing and implementing Alumni Association participation and sponsorship at events and charities.
- Solicited, persuaded, and enhanced Alumni monetary contributions and participation by developing, strengthening and growing stronger relationships
- Created professional documents, analyzed marketing strategies and developed strategic plans to increase contributions
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC05.2004
Skills
Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills
Remote Conferencing
Recruitment
Policy Development
Human Resources Management Systems
Complex Problem-Solving
Conflict Resolution
Recruiting
Experienced with EEO regulations, disability programs, disability accomodations
Accommodated and Adhered to IEPs for students with disabilities
Timeline
Reading Intervention Specialist
Berkeley County School District
08.2011 - Current
Disability Claims Specialist
Social Security Adminstration
01.2008 - 01.2009
Human Resources Specialist
Scales Law Offices
08.2004 - 08.2011
Alumni Relationship Coordinator
Coastal Carolina University Alumni Association
08.2001 - 05.2004
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
West Virginia University
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Coastal Carolina University