Lori Cantrell
Chaska
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Belle Plaine Schools, adept at developing individualized education plans (IEPs) and fostering strong relationships with students and families. Skilled in differentiated instruction and collaborative teamwork, I have successfully enhanced student engagement and academic progress through tailored interventions and effective communication.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Belle Plaine Schools
Belle Plaine, MN
11.2011 - 05.2025
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- 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.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Improved reading comprehension among students with learning disabilities by designing and delivering targeted literacy activities.
Special Education Teacher
Norwood Young America Schools
Norwood Young America, MN
08.2008 - 05.2011
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Education
Master of Science - Learning Disabilities And Reading/Literacy
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN06-2014
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans ieps
- Small group instruction
- Relationship building
- Co-teaching experience
- Lesson planning
- Collaborative teamwork
- Data management
- Team collaboration
- Group and individual instruction
- Social skills development
- Life skills instruction
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Belle Plaine Schools
11.2011 - 05.2025
Special Education Teacher
Norwood Young America Schools
08.2008 - 05.2011
Master of Science - Learning Disabilities And Reading/Literacy
Capella University