Lori Garry
Bound Brook,NJ
Summary
Versatile and dedicated [Job Title] with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Insight Workforce Solutions
09.2014 - 03.2020
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
Teacher of the Handicapped
Middlesex County Educational Services Commission
09.1989 - 06.1996
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Special Education Teacher
New York City Board Of Education
09.1984 - 06.1989
- 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.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Utilized various teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students had equal opportunities to succeed.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Education
BBA - Continuing Education
Queens College of The City University of New York
Flushing, NYEducation of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
Rutgers School of Continuing Education
New Brunswick, NJBachelor of Arts - Communications
SUNY Buffalo State
Buffalo, NY05.1984
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Positive Reinforcement
- Multi-Subject Instruction
- Curriculum knowledge
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Insight Workforce Solutions
09.2014 - 03.2020
Teacher of the Handicapped
Middlesex County Educational Services Commission
09.1989 - 06.1996
Special Education Teacher
New York City Board Of Education
09.1984 - 06.1989
BBA - Continuing Education
Queens College of The City University of New York
Education of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
Rutgers School of Continuing Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
SUNY Buffalo State
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