Lisa Bush
Bowie ,MD
Summary
Dedicated Special Educator with a proven track record at Prince George's County Public Schools, excelling in differentiated instruction and collaborative teamwork. Mastered the art of tailoring educational strategies to enhance neurodiverse student engagement and achievement, significantly boosting learning outcomes through innovative IEP management and effective parent-teacher collaboration.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Edcuator - Autism Teacher
Prince George's County Public Schools
2022.08 - Current
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
Education
Master of Public Administration - Health Services
Southeastern University
Washington,DC 12.2005
Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Social Skills Development
- Positive Reinforcement
- Data Collection
- Instructional Strategies
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Lesson Planning
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Parent Communication
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Differentiated Instruction
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Motivating students
- Parent communications
- Special Education
- Small Group Instruction
- Classroom Management
Timeline
Special Edcuator - Autism Teacher
Prince George's County Public Schools
2022.08 - Current
Master of Public Administration - Health Services
Southeastern University
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