Lisa Hoffman
Windham,NH
Summary
Organized Special Education Teacher with more than 20 years of instruction expertise. Great enthusiasm for teaching students with learning differences and helping them experience success in their education. Dedicated to establishing a rapport with students and building their confidence. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of individualized, multisensory lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in specialized instruction, employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dyslexia Therapist/Special Education Teacher
Birches Academy Of Academics And Art
Salem, NH
09.2018 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs for caseload of 10 students to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Provided Orton Gillingham instruction to students at various levels of reading.
- Supported students in making multiple grade levels of progress in reading in one academic school year.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Provided specialized and individualized instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Private Tutor
Self-employed
Windham, United States
05.2002 - Current
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and utilize strengths to support weaknesses.
- Used positive reinforcement, repetition and review to help students master challenging material.
- Taught students remotely via live video sessions.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Collaborated with parents to create tutoring sessions appropriate for student's age, learning preference and learning style.
- Provided specialized instruction to students in all academic areas, creating tailored lesson plans and study guides on subject matter.
- Evaluated student progress through analysis of test scores and homework completion, as well as through data collection
- Consulted with parents regarding evaluation results, IEP development, and ideas about how to best advocate for and support their children through special education process.
- Traveled up to 20 miles to various locations to provide tutoring sessions to students in need.
Education
Orton Gillingham Certification, Level One - Orton Gillingham
Dyslexia Training Institute
San Diego, CA02.2019
Masters of Education - Special Education
Wheelock College
Boston, MA08.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Stonehill College
North Easton, MA05.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education & Elementary Education
Stonehill College
North Easton, MA05.1999
Skills
- Ability to Establish Rapport with Students
- Positive and Encouraging
- Kind and Empathetic
- Individualized Lesson Planning
- Specialized Instruction
- Data Collection
- Diagnostician
- Prescriptive Teaching
- In Depth Understanding of Dyslexia
- Understanding of Learning Differences
- Understanding of Accommodations
- Reflective Teacher
- Organized & Flexible
Certification
NH Experienced Educator Certificate Endorsements: General Special Education (K-12), Elementary Education & Early Childhood Education
Timeline
Dyslexia Therapist/Special Education Teacher
Birches Academy Of Academics And Art
09.2018 - Current
Private Tutor
Self-employed
05.2002 - Current
Orton Gillingham Certification, Level One - Orton Gillingham
Dyslexia Training Institute
Masters of Education - Special Education
Wheelock College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Stonehill College
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education & Elementary Education
Stonehill College
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