Lisa Hedges
Liberty,MO
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Severe Autism Teacher/Special Education Teacher
Liberty Public Schools
08.2012 - Current
- Created a highly sought after functional/life skills classroom where students with severe needs find success and acceptance.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Created a coffee shop where my students can work on their job skills each Friday while creating a positive culture for the staff in our building.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Established a collaborative atmosphere by working closely with paraprofessionals who provided additional support during instruction time or one-on-one sessions as needed.
Special Education Resource Teacher
Liberty Public Schools
08.1998 - 06.2004
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual, learning or emotional disabilities.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Taught students in self-contained and resource environments.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering trust and creating a safe learning environment where they could thrive academically and emotionally.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO08.1997
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO05.1996
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Emotional Regulation Support
- Relationship Building
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Dependable and Responsible
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Problem-Solving
- Verbal Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Self-Directed
Timeline
Severe Autism Teacher/Special Education Teacher
Liberty Public Schools
08.2012 - Current
Special Education Resource Teacher
Liberty Public Schools
08.1998 - 06.2004
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Missouri - Columbia
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of Missouri - Columbia
Similar Profiles
Ella PetrieElla Petrie
Graduate Student Clinician at Liberty Public SchoolsGraduate Student Clinician at Liberty Public Schools
Stacy AckfeldStacy Ackfeld
Registered Behavioral Therapist at Liberty Public SchoolsRegistered Behavioral Therapist at Liberty Public Schools
Jaylen DeanJaylen Dean
KZ Counselor at Liberty Public SchoolsKZ Counselor at Liberty Public Schools
Ronald McCoyRonald McCoy
Fifth Grade Elementary School Teacher at Liberty Public SchoolsFifth Grade Elementary School Teacher at Liberty Public Schools
Rebecca HernandezRebecca Hernandez
Sales Associate at TJX CompaniesSales Associate at TJX Companies