Lisa Peters Special Education Teacher
SPRINGFIELD,VA
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with a focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in the design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience, and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement. As a special education self-contained classroom teacher, provided classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in the academic setting. Certified and licensed in VA and the District of Columbia Public Schools. Coordinated well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Rose L. Hardy Middle School
01.2017 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs 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.
- Provided critical communication, phone calls, emails, and progress reports, and supported parents with an academic approach to ensure students' success.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught reading, language arts, and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classrooms.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
Special Education Teacher
Montrose Alternative Learning Center
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Created and managed IEPs 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.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Special Education Teacher
Burke Middle School
Burke, VA
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Created and managed IEPs 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.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Education
Masters of Education - Curriculum and Instruction: Integrating Technology
George Mason University
Fairfax Station, VA06.2014
Maters of Education - Interdisciplinary Studies
Cambridge College
03.2012
Bachelor of Science - Administration of Justice
George Mason University
Fairfax Station, VA2008
Associates - Applied Science, Criminal Justice
Northern Virginia Community
Alexandria VA06.2006
Skills
- Job Readiness Training
- Learning Style Assessment
- Motivating Students
- Parent Communication
- Progress Evaluations
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Lesson Planning
- Remote Assistance
Websites
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Rose L. Hardy Middle School
01.2017 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Montrose Alternative Learning Center
01.2014 - 01.2017
Special Education Teacher
Burke Middle School
01.2010 - 01.2013
Masters of Education - Curriculum and Instruction: Integrating Technology
George Mason University
Maters of Education - Interdisciplinary Studies
Cambridge College
Bachelor of Science - Administration of Justice
George Mason University
Associates - Applied Science, Criminal Justice
Northern Virginia Community
VA Licensed Teacher
Commonwealth of Virginia
Postgraduate Professional License Effective July1, 2021, to June 30, 2031
Special Education-General Curriculum K-12
Has met the Child Abuse Recognition and Intervention requirement, Emergency first aid, CPR, and AED training, and Dyslexia awareness training
License number PGP-0649010 January 28,2021
VA Licensed Teacher
Commonwealth of Virginia
Postgraduate Professional License Effective July1, 2021, to June 30, 2031
Special Education-General Curriculum K-12
Has met the Child Abuse Recognition and Intervention requirement, Emergency first aid, CPR, and AED training, and Dyslexia awareness training
License number PGP-0649010 January 28,2021
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