Lilian Warner
Lake Worth,FL
Summary
Special Education Teacher equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs and behavioral issues. Extensive experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments.
Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESE Teacher
Palm Beach County School District
09.2024 - Current
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
Guidance Counselor Intern
Lake Worth Christian School
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
- Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
- Encouraged students to explore age-appropriate and career-related opportunities.
Substitute Teacher
Lake Worth Christian School
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
Private Nanny
Care.com
06.2020 - 05.2023
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
Aftercare Counselor
Lake Worth Christian School
08.2019 - 05.2023
- Tutored and assisted children in small groups of individuals to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Communicated with parents and staff to discuss educational policies and activities and students' learning and behavioral problems.
- Monitored student attendance by collecting attendance rosters and overseeing attendance database.
- Organized and supervised games and recreational activities to promote physical, mental and social development in children.
- Prepared after-school enrichment activities for children to encourage student participation.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities to promote healthy, safe environment.
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
Administrative Assistant
Standing Ovation Performing Arts
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
- Liaised between clients and vendors and maintained effective lines of communication.
- Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
- Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Education
Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FL05-2024
Skills
- Progress monitoring
- Classroom organization
- Student advocacy
- Data collection
- Positive reinforcement
- Transition planning
- IEP planning
- Motivating students
- Student records management
- Small group instruction
- Relationship building
- Positive role model
Certification
- TCH ESE VE License - Temp 5 years
Timeline
ESE Teacher
Palm Beach County School District
09.2024 - Current
Guidance Counselor Intern
Lake Worth Christian School
09.2023 - 12.2023
Administrative Assistant
Standing Ovation Performing Arts
04.2022 - 08.2022
Substitute Teacher
Lake Worth Christian School
08.2020 - 05.2023
Private Nanny
Care.com
06.2020 - 05.2023
Aftercare Counselor
Lake Worth Christian School
08.2019 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Education
Palm Beach Atlantic University
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