Lori Benson
Little Egg Harbor,NJ
Summary
Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Little Egg Harbor School District
1998.09 - Current
- Provided instruction in the following settings: Self-Contained Autism and Behavior Disorders, Pull-Out Resource, In-Class Support
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Coordinated efforts with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other specialists in order to provide comprehensive support for each student''s needs inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance data, using it to inform instruction and track progress over time.
- Utilized various forms of assistive technology when appropriate to enhance communication abilities for nonverbal or minimally verbal students in the classroom environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Improved student behavior by implementing positive reinforcement and individualized behavioral plans.
- Established strong relationships with students and families, fostering trust and open communication lines crucial for success in addressing challenging behaviors.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, behavior incidents, interventions implemented, and outcomes achieved over time.
- Developed data-driven interventions to improve student performance in both academic and social-emotional domains.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies as necessary to ensure the safety of all students during times of heightened emotional distress or disruptive behaviors.
Community School Site Supervisor
Little Egg Harbor School District
2023.10 - 2024.02
- Assisted in the supervision of counselors employed to work with students in the before and after care program.
- Assisted as needed with behavior management in order to maintain a safe environment for all students attending before and after care.
- Knew the whereabouts of student(s) at all times.
- Maintained an orderly environment for student dismissal.
- In the event of an emergency, contacted the police, superintendent and/or business administrator. Called 911 if a medical emergency occured.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Georgian Court University
Lakewood, NJ06.1995
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Data Collection
- Augmentative Communication
- Behavior Intervention Plans
Timeline
Community School Site Supervisor
Little Egg Harbor School District
2023.10 - 2024.02
Special Education Teacher
Little Egg Harbor School District
1998.09 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Georgian Court University
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