Lisa Schrader
Sebring,FL
Summary
Versatile and dedicated ESE Teacher with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, paras, parents and specialists the meet the educational needs of students.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
ESE Teacher
Highlands County School Board
08.2008 - 06.2021
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction
ESE Teacher
Achievement Academy Charter School
10.2002 - 01.2005
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning
- 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
- Provided emotional support to students and families
Education
Bachelor of Science - Retail Management
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL06.1985
Associate of Arts - Associate of Arts
Polk State College
Winter Haven, FL06.1985
High School Diploma -
Winter Haven Senior High School
Winter Haven, FL06.1980
Skills
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Teacher Support
- Student records management
- Conflict resolution
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Large and small group instruction
- Creating lesson plans and IEP's
Timeline
ESE Teacher
Highlands County School Board
08.2008 - 06.2021
ESE Teacher
Achievement Academy Charter School
10.2002 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Science - Retail Management
Florida State University
Associate of Arts - Associate of Arts
Polk State College
High School Diploma -
Winter Haven Senior High School