Lindsey Tait
Leominster,MA
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Lighthouse School Inc., adept at developing individualized education plans and fostering student engagement. Skilled in behavior management and data analysis, I create inclusive learning environments that promote resilience and self-esteem, ensuring every student thrives academically and socially.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Lighthouse School Inc.
North Chelmsford, MA
11.2019 - Current
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Assisted in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
- Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence.
- Assisted with classroom observations to identify developmental delays and behavioral issues.
- Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
- Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
Special Education Teacher
Leominster Public Schools
Leominster, MA
08.2016 - 11.2019
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
- Established and maintained dynamic working relationships with students and parents to support classroom objectives.
- Incorporated interactive visual aids into student lesson plans to support learning objectives.
- Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving with tailored recreation programs.
- Enhanced students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills through hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other educational personnel to provide inclusive activities or programs for children with disabilities.
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
- Analyzed student data and prescribed remediation and enrichment to meet learning needs.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
Education
Master of Science - Moderate Special Education
Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA05-2018
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Behavior management
- Data analysis
- Curriculum adaptation
- Assessment strategies
- Collaboration with therapists
- Communication with families
- Positive reinforcement techniques
- Inclusive education practices
- Student engagement
- Hands-on learning
- Non-violent crisis intervention
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Lighthouse School Inc.
11.2019 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Leominster Public Schools
08.2016 - 11.2019
Master of Science - Moderate Special Education
Fitchburg State University
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