Lori Overhoff

At the end of the 2023-2024 school year, I trip in one of the ESE classrooms. Landing on my left upper arm and shoulder.

Then placed on workers' comp. Due to the fall, I had to have rotator cuff surgery. With physical therapy, the doctor sent me back to work with restrictions. Working in one of the ESE classrooms, a student pulled on the arm that I had surgery on. The results from another MRI. There was another tear to the same shoulder. The doctor gave me more restrictions. Sedentary work and not being in a classroom with students. The school did not have a poison available for me. Workers' comp placed me at the district office, helping in the Gifted ESE department.

The work I was doing scheduled meetings for the GAT and the Gifted ESE staffing specialists. Making the notifications for the scheduled meeting.

Emailing these notifications to the GAT teachers and the students' parents.

I made data sheets with the information for the Saturday meetings was needed.

Worked with the Gifted ESE secretary.

Gathering the information to put together the students' Gifted ESE folders. For testing to see if they qualify for the gifted program.

Going over data, checking if anything was missing or wrong in this information.

Within the Gifted ESE department, I helped out where I was needed.

I enjoyed working at the district. Everyone was welcoming and very helpful.

I'm willing to learn new things, especially if it helps others.

• Supported classroom activities and assisted teachers with lesson implementation.
• Collaborated with staff to implement individualized education plans for diverse learners.
• Monitored student behavior in the classroom, playground, cafeteria, and other school areas.
• Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
• Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse needs of learners in the classroom.
• Assisted teachers with preparing classroom materials and activities.
• Assisted in creating a safe environment for all students by enforcing school policies.
• Provided individualized instruction for special needs students according to their IEPs.
• Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
• Utilized technology tools such as computers or interactive whiteboards for teaching purposes.
• Incorporated technology into daily lessons when appropriate.
• Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers and parents.
• Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
• Supported classroom teacher with daily instruction and management of student activities.
• Assisted students with special needs in completing tasks and understanding material.
• Set up and assisted with audiovisual equipment operation.

• Monitored computer usage and assisted students with hardware and software issues.
• Attended in-services, workshops and seminars.
• Backed up lessons with personal support, small group instruction and hands-on activities.
• Operated audio-visual equipment to enhance lessons.
• Motivated and encouraged class members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
• Provided classroom support throughout planned instruction and individual lessons..
• Delivered instruction individually or in small groups with support from instructor.
• Evaluated individual student needs and assessed academic and social situations to address challenges and goals.
• Maintained focused, inclusive and supportive learning environments.
• Complied with instructor-developed IEPs and made informed recommendations for adjustments.
• Modeled and taught basic and advanced social skills, conflict management techniques and study approaches to students.
• Ran the isolation room, filing,
• Front office work. Answering the phone. Helping students, staff, and parents.
• Data entry for the MTSS teacher, and speed sheets for the testing corrector.

• Maintained clinical documentation of students articulation & language goals.
• Conducted audiometric testing and made appropriate recommendations for hearing.
• Wrote SOPs, study specific procedures, protocols and data collected from each students reports.
• Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address students IEP goals related to our services.
• Prioritized and organized Lessons to efficiently accomplish service goals.

• Maintained clinical documentation of students articulation & language goals.
• Conducted audiometric testing and made appropriate recommendations for hearing.
• Wrote SOPs, study specific procedures, protocols and data collected from each students reports.
• Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address students IEP goals related to our services.
• Prioritized and organized Lessons to efficiently accomplish service goals.

• Maintained clinical documentation of students articulation & language goals.
• Conducted audiometric testing and made appropriate recommendations for hearing.
• Wrote SOPs, study specific procedures, protocols and data collected from each students reports.
• Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address students IEP goals related to our services.
• Prioritized and organized Lessons to efficiently accomplish service goals.

• Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
• Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading. In a Social Communications classroom.
• Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
• Combined discipline plan with effective measures and lesson plans to increase concentration, participation and progress student accountability.
• Developed interesting course plans with multimedia learning tools to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
• Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
• Developed lessons, activities and materials to cover required course material.
• Encouraged positive self-esteem and mutual respect for others while instilling joy of learning and discovery.
• Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
• Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
• Utilized various types of equipment and aids to enhance learning experience.
• Designed curriculum, lesson plans and instructional materials for classroom teaching.

• Provided classroom support throughout planned instruction and individual lessons. Working with Per-K Variable Exceptions.
• Delivered instruction individually or in small groups with support from instructor.
• Evaluated individual student needs and assessed academic and social situations to address challenges and goals.
• Maintained focused, inclusive and supportive learning environments.
• Complied with instructor-developed IEPs and made informed recommendations for adjustments.
• Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms and coordinated documents for teachers.
• Modeled and taught basic and advanced social skills, conflict management techniques and study approaches to students.

• Communicated with students with compassion while keeping medical information private.
• Collaborated with teacher & staff to improve overall students care and following the students IEP goals. With teachers instructions.
• Reviewed and assessed students processes, reducing hazards posed for student and staff while promoting regulatory compliance.
• Collaborated with ESE Team to develop outcomes statistics.
• Worked closely with Teachers, SLP, PT, and OT (therapists) to maintain day-to-day classroom schedules.

• Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.
• Cross-trained in other kitchen positions to support team and meet customer needs.
• Kept food storage and preparation equipment in good working order to maximize safety and cost-efficiency of operations.
• Gathered ingredients and cleaned and cut food items to prep recipes.