Lew Perrotta

Special Education instructor for special-need students, grades 9-12. Managed EI, CI, ASD, LD and ADHD caseloads. Duties included creating, upholding and managing IEP reports and accommodations, achieving student IEP goals and benchmarks, managing and developing REED & MDR reports, measuring and monitoring student progress using the STAR achievement platform, managing and administering standardized testing accommodations. Incorporated lessons involving career readiness topics.

• Developed and implemented individualized education programs for students with diverse learning needs.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create supportive learning environments.
• Utilized adaptive technologies and instructional materials to enhance student engagement.
• Monitored student progress and adjusted teaching strategies to improve outcomes.

• Instructor for High School & Middle School Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Social Media & Career Explorations courses. Lesson topics include advertising, sales, target markets, event planning, research, finance, fundraising, trends, social media, revenue, profit, product development, supply & demand, product categories, competition, branding, 5 P's, product mix, product life cycle, SWOT, distribution, promotion, PR, soft skills, fixed/variable costs, expenses, customer service, loans, sustainability, ethics, business law, management. Multiple digital platforms are used for instructional purposes.

• Special Education instructor for special-need students, grades 6-12. Managed EI, CI, ASD, LD and ADHD caseloads of 20+. Duties included creating, upholding and managing IEP reports and accommodations, achieving student IEP goals and benchmarks, break-out sessions and one-on-one instruction, measuring and monitoring student progress, managing and administering standardized testing accommodations, maintaining a well-disciplined learning environment. Assisted students in developing career paths including the Jackson College Career Center enrollment process and community employment. Managed compliance with state proficiency testing standards. Taught elective courses in computers, entrepreneurship and enrichment.