LISA L. YOUNG

Provided virtual instruction and support for special education students- grades 9-12

• Oversaw and assumed full accountability for all facets and obligations pertaining to my caseload
• Exhibited proficiency in a diverse range of computer proficiencies and software applications employed within a virtual environment.
• Coordinated, taught, and developed a collaborative teaching environment for students in English (9th-12th grade)
• Coordinated, taught, and developed an educational class tailored to enhance Intensive Reading skills (9th-12th grade

Instructed and organized transition activities for students in the 9th to 12th grade (up to age 21)

• Oversaw and assume full accountability for all facets and obligations pertaining to my caseload
• Created and implemented new exciting and creative projects aimed at enriching students' daily living and equipping them with essential workforce skills.
• Provided guidance on the fundamental principles of professional conduct in the workplace and created opportunities for students to showcase their acquired skills.

Some examples include:

• Managing "The Roar Store and More" Coffee/Breakfast Cart and School store supplies
• Managing and operating the "Go Green" Recycling Program (school-wide job created for my Life Skills classroom)
• Organized and implemented Job Shadowing/ Work Study initiatives, Curriculum Based Community Outings, and volunteering programs to instill crucial workplace competencies.
• Served as the school team liaison for the United Youth Committee (UYC) at New Brighton High School, Unified Bocce Special Olympics.

Volunteer opportunities-Life Skills classroom

• Pennies for Patients-Lymphoma and Leukemia Society
• Beaver Falls Food Bank-Collection and stocking
• Earth Day Cleanup-New Brighton School District
• Kindergarten Reading Buddies-New Brighton Elementary School

Created and instructed a new Life Skills Classroom for Sto-Rox High School for Grades 9-12

• Oversee and assume full accountability for all facets and obligations pertaining to my caseload
• Students were provided with guidance on the fundamental principles of professional conduct in the workplace and were able to showcase their acquired skills through the projects that I developed.
• Some examples include:
• Managed and operated the "Go Green" Recycling Program (school-wide job created for my Life Skills classroom)
• Organized and implemented Job Shadowing/ Work Study initiatives, Curriculum Based Community Outings, and volunteering programs to instill crucial workplace competencies.
• Creator and team leader of the Sto-Rox S.T.A.R.S, an initiative aimed at fostering collaboration between regular education and special education students for volunteer activities.
• Established collaborative partnerships with educational staff and external organizations aiming to provide my students with essential competencies for their daily lives and work settings.
• Designed and executed a work-study program involving several entities within and outside of the school to support the vocational needs of transition-aged students.
• Developed and implemented a comprehensive work-study initiative that fostered collaboration among various internal and external stakeholders to effectively address the vocational requirements of students in the transition phase.

Volunteer opportunities-Life Skills classroom

• Pennies for Patients-Lymphoma and Leukemia Society
• Daffodil Days-American Heart Association
• Earth Day Cleanup-McKees Rocks community

Assisted elementary-age students in the YMCA summer camp

• Responsible for overseeing and providing guidance for students aged 6 to 12, who are confronted with disabilities and present a wide range of individual needs.
• Helped students develop social skills and build positive relationships with their peers and teachers by showing them how to behave appropriately, giving them feedback, and using positive reinforcement methods
• Aided students in the development and improvement of their personal and social skills.
• Facilitated efficient and clear communication with staff members, students, parents, and coordinators.

Facilitated the transition from student life to adulthood for students with disabilities during significant life transitions

• Coordinated and facilitated meetings with relevant stakeholders to ensure the provision of services for students transitioning to adulthood.
• Facilitated and chaperoned student visits to prospective postgraduate placements, such as Job Corps, CCAC, Bidwell, and other relevant institutions.
• Implemented the Keys to Work and Choices Programs to provide comprehensive career exploration, resume writing, and workforce readiness education.
• Provided comprehensive guidance and support to students in developing crucial social and behavioral competencies that are essential for success in the employment sector.
• Designed and executed a work-study program to support the vocational needs of transition-aged students.

Taught in a variety of Full-time Special education classrooms at the Elementary, Middle and High School levels.

• Oversaw and assumed full accountability for all facets and obligations pertaining to my caseload
• Develop lesson plans and instruct students according to IEPS, diverse backgrounds, and various disabilities.
• Worked in a full-time Special Education classroom for 3rd-5th grade students for a consecutive 6 ½ years.
• Provided Emotional support services to students
• Filled in as the *High School Learning Support Teacher at Avonworth High School*

Taught Intensive Reading program to students entering 2nd grade and Pre-Kindergarten

• Created a curriculum for the Summer Reading Program aimed at improving the reading skills of elementary students up to grade level.
• Designed and implemented customized lesson plans tailored to the unique needs of students, in accordance with the established reading program.
• Utilized various instructional strategies such as small group activities, personalized instruction, and diverse learning stations to cater to the unique needs of every student.