Lisa Wolfrum
Teacher
Savannah,GA
Summary
Versatile and dedicated 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, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Remedial Teacher
Hamilton City Schools
Hamilton, Ohio
08.2000 - 05.2017
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Teacher
Hamilton City School District
Hamilton, Ohio
08.1985 - 08.2000
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Supported student physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Piloted program to address proposed state subject area competencies and standards.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Miami University
Oxford, OH 08.1981 - 05.1985
High School Diploma -
Fairfield High School
Fairfield, OH 08.1977 - 06.1981
Skills
Conflict resolution techniques
undefinedTimeline
Remedial Teacher
Hamilton City Schools
08.2000 - 05.2017
Teacher
Hamilton City School District
08.1985 - 08.2000
Bachelor of Science - Education
Miami University
08.1981 - 05.1985
High School Diploma -
Fairfield High School
08.1977 - 06.1981
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