LORI HOFFMAN-HUDEK
Columbus,OH
Summary
Dedicated retired Special Education Teacher with extensive experience enhancing individualized learning for students with diverse needs. Proven success in developing and managing IEPs, collaborating with families, and fostering positive relationships, while employing tailored instructional strategies that promote active engagement and social skills.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
INTERVENTION SPECIALIST
COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOLS
Columbus, Ohio
08.1992 - 05.2025
- Delivered individualized instruction and support, enhancing learning experiences for students with diverse learning, developmental, behavioral, and emotional needs.
- Employed diverse techniques to promote active learning, including individual instruction, hands on learning and small group instruction.
- Developed and managed IEPs to establish student learning objectives and educational strategies, ensuring alignment with instructional methods to achieve defined goals.
- Organized annual field trips to Lifetown, restaurants, zoos, and museums, enriching students' educational experiences and fostering social skills.
Education
MASTER OF EDUCATION - CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
OHIO DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY
Columbus, Ohio 12-2010
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION - SPECIAL EDUCATION
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
Columbus, OH06-1992
Skills
- Behavior management
- Crisis intervention
- Student engagement
- Collaboration & Team Leadership
- Problem-solving skills
activities
- SPECIAL OLYMPICS, VOLUNTEER/COACH, 1990, 2020
- TEAM SULLY, BUDDY WALK, 2012, Present
Timeline
INTERVENTION SPECIALIST
COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOLS
08.1992 - 05.2025
MASTER OF EDUCATION - CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
OHIO DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION - SPECIAL EDUCATION
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY