Lital Burr
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in 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.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Alexandria City Public Schools
2023.12 - 2024.06
- Responsible for IEP development, case management, data collection, implementation, transition plans and goals
- Maintained special education student caseload and coached students on academic material and behavior management
- Instructed students with different disabilities, and providing accommodations and modifications to the curriculum
- Collaborating with other teachers, administrators, and parents to ensure the best learning environment for students.
Special education teacher
Arlington Public schools
2022.08 - 2023.06
- Instructed students with different disabilities, develop and implement Individualize Educational Plans that suits their needs, and establish safe learning and play environment
- Lead activities that develop students’ physical, emotional and social growth
- Was assigned to be a special education teacher in 4th grade starting November 2022
- Manage a caseload of student that receive special education services to access the general education curriculum
- Responsible for IEP development, data collection and implementation
- Coordinated the SOL remediation program, selected SOL workbooks appropriate for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade, and recruit teachers for instruction.
Early Childhood Special Education Resource Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
2019.02 - 2021.12
- Assess students’ skills, determine their educational needs, adapt general lessons to meet students’ needs and, develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for each student
- Provides developmental supports, services, and on-going assessments for children ages 2 to 6 in their homes or school environment according to their Individualized Educational Program (IEP)
- Working with students who have developmental delays like: Communication, motor skills, sensory-processing difficulties or special learning and behavioral challenges
- Provide parent/home/community support and assists families in understanding child development, identifying developmentally appropriate expectations, as well as develop and write initial, annual, transition IEP, reevaluations and eligibilities
- Serve as a principal designee in eligibility and IEP meetings.
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Fairfax County Public Schools
2018.08 - 2019.02
- Support the special and the general education teachers in kindergarten
- Create behavior charts, data collection sheets, abbreviated IEPs for classroom teachers, and groups based on students’ IEP goals
- Provides classroom instruction, supervision for students with IEPs, and works with students on an individual basis
- Selected appropriate classroom materials games and interactive toys
- Implement different special-education methods as well as reinforced skills such as social and problem solving.
General Studies Teacher
Gan Hayeled Preschool
2016.08 - 2018.06
- Using the Reggio Emilia approach as a guide, educate three and four-year-old students in math, science, language arts, and social studies
- Prepare and implement individualized plans for small group activities, including emotional development and gross/fine motor skills
- Compose progress reports for each student and provided individual instruction to ensure each student reaches their maximum potential
- Developed strong, lasting relationships with parents and children
- Made content engaging and accessible for diverse learners that included special needs (e.g., autism spectrum, ADHD) and general population students.
Hebrew Teacher
Sela Charter Public school
2015.08 - 2016.06
- Using the proficiency approach, instructed three-year-old students in the fundamental aspects of the Hebrew language
- Planed and wrote weekly lesson plans incorporating science, math, and art into all aspects of the lesson
- Prepared individualized plans for small group activities, including emotional development and gross/fine motor skills
- Wrote and analyzed progress reports for each student, collected data about each student’s current level of performance emotionally, physically and cognitively
- Worked with special needs and academically at-risk students
- Taught students to improve desired behaviors by creating behavior plans that utilize.
Hebrew and Judaic Teacher
Gesher Jewish Day School
2014.08 - 2015.06
- Instructed second and third grade students in the fundamental aspects of the Hebrew language and Jewish heritage
- Enriched advanced sixth grade students in aspects of the Hebrew language
- Based on a small framework, wrote and produced school programs that were presented to the community as a means to highlight the value of the school
- Coordinated educational testing for the first and second grades.
Hebrew and Judaic Teacher
Milton Gottesman, Jewish Day School
2009.08 - 2014.06
- Using the proficiency approach, instruct Pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students in the fundamental aspects of the Hebrew language including reading readiness
- Incorporate into daily lessons aspects of the Jewish heritage including holidays, customs, traditions, and religious beliefs
- Prepare lessons tailored to meet the needs of each individual learner in the classroom
- Preparing and using audio-visual aids for teaching the students and developed innovative classroom activities and games to facilitate comprehension
- Assist the general studies teacher and provide one on one support in writing and reading English using Learning Without Tears
- Assisted in creating instructional environment which includes working in groups and individualized activities: single, small, and large group activities.
Foreign Language Teacher (Hebrew)
Davis Academy
2007.08 - 2009.06
- Instructed elementary and secondary students in fundamental through advanced aspects of the Hebrew language including reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills, using both the Chaverim B’Ivrit and NETA curriculums
- Incorporate into daily lessons aspects of the Jewish heritage including holidays, customs, traditions, and religious beliefs
- Responsible for creating weekly lesson plans and testing materials for all Hebrew with fifth grade students
- Based on assessments, each student progressed to meet or exceed the goals of the course.
Enrichment Teacher
The Epstein School
2005.08 - 2007.07
- Instructed fourth grade students in Hebrew and Judaic studies using the Tal-Am curriculum
- Responsible for creating supplemental materials for students and staff of the entire fourth grade in the initial year the Tal-Am curriculum was introduced
- Assisted the general education and Judaic preschool teacher in delivering the curriculum to preschool students
- Responsible for delivering the portion of the week, from the Bible, to preschool students.
English Teacher
David Yalin Elementary School (Israel)
2004.09 - 2005.06
- Taught English as a second language to Hebrew speaking students in first and second grade
- Provide students with instructional materials that address their individual needs
- Assesses students’ progress towards objectives and goals and provide feedback to students, their parents and administration as well
- Created and developed an interesting and stimulating curriculum for first and second grade students to learn English, when no prior curriculum existed
- Attended bi-weekly grade level meetings and contributed to the discussion, as well as offered additional supplemental materials
- Developed strong relationships with students and families through advisory, planning daily activities, tracking student progress, and generating action plans for struggling students.
Education
Master of Early Childhood Special Education -
George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia05.2020
Autism Spectrum Disorders Graduate Certificate -
George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia12.2023
Applied Behavior Analysis Graduate Certificate -
George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia05.2022
Masters of Judaic Studies -
Siegal College of Judaic Studies
Cleveland, Ohio06.2009
Bachelor of Education B.Ed. (Major: English as a second language) -
Seminar Hakibutzim
05.2005
Teaching License -
Skills
- IEP development
- Differentiated Instruction
- Data Management
- Lesson Planning
- Inclusion Strategies
- Team Collaboration
- Group and individual instruction
- Motivating students
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Instructional Strategies
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Behavior Modifications
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Progress Evaluations
- Student Records Management
- Emotional Support
- Child Development
- Data Collection
- Individualized Instruction
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Organizational Skills
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Word
- Power Point
- Excel
References
Available upon request
Training
- Responsive classroom (Introduction and advanced)
- Phonic Lesson Library (PLL)
- Woodcock-Johnson
- Synergy
- Aligning Goals to the Science of Reading
- Proficiency approach
- CPI
Certification
Teaching License
Virginia Postgraduate Professional license in Early
Childhood Special education.
Virginia Provisional (special Education) License
Special Ed.- General Curriculum k-12.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hebrew
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Alexandria City Public Schools
2023.12 - 2024.06
Special education teacher
Arlington Public schools
2022.08 - 2023.06
Early Childhood Special Education Resource Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
2019.02 - 2021.12
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Fairfax County Public Schools
2018.08 - 2019.02
General Studies Teacher
Gan Hayeled Preschool
2016.08 - 2018.06
Hebrew Teacher
Sela Charter Public school
2015.08 - 2016.06
Hebrew and Judaic Teacher
Gesher Jewish Day School
2014.08 - 2015.06
Hebrew and Judaic Teacher
Milton Gottesman, Jewish Day School
2009.08 - 2014.06
Foreign Language Teacher (Hebrew)
Davis Academy
2007.08 - 2009.06
Enrichment Teacher
The Epstein School
2005.08 - 2007.07
English Teacher
David Yalin Elementary School (Israel)
2004.09 - 2005.06
Master of Early Childhood Special Education -
George Mason University
Autism Spectrum Disorders Graduate Certificate -
George Mason University
Applied Behavior Analysis Graduate Certificate -
George Mason University
Masters of Judaic Studies -
Siegal College of Judaic Studies
Bachelor of Education B.Ed. (Major: English as a second language) -
Seminar Hakibutzim
Teaching License -
Teaching License
Virginia Postgraduate Professional license in Early
Childhood Special education.
Virginia Provisional (special Education) License
Special Ed.- General Curriculum k-12.
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