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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
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
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, MN
06-2014

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

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