Lori Smith
Camillus,New York
Summary
Accomplished educator seeking a position working with academically and/or behaviorally challenged students in an educational setting. Experienced with a variety of populations, including LD, MR, ED, ODD, ADHD, CP, MD, bipolar, autism and Aspergers. Dedicated to enthusiastic and meaningful teaching as a method of preparing for and connecting to life after high school
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Science Teacher
Upward Bound Program At LeMoyne College
09.2023 - Current
- Work with first generation college-bound students from Syracuse City School District to improve academic performance, motivation levels, and self-confidence students to reach their ultimate goal of achieving a college education.
- Teach mini-lessons in social/emotional skills, executive functioning skills and advanced science concepts
- Provide individualized tutoring and support in Earth Science, Living Environment and various AP/IB science courses; provide assistance to students in ELA Junior Seminar
Special Education Teacher
Syracuse City School District
09.2014 - Current
- Self-contained, Consultant and Resource teacher
- Collaborate with parents, teachers, administration and outside agencies to ensure continuity within all parties
- Promote positive learning environments through use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.\
- Cohort 4, SCSD Personalized Learning fellowship (Syrafuse)
- Member of Student Intervention Team, School Leadership Team; Professional Development Team; School Equity and Climate Team; Guiding Coalition
- Student Mentor
- Coordinated school landscaping design and implementation with community agencies and nursery owners
- Cooperating teacher with SUNY Oswego and LeMoyne College.
Special Education Teacher
Solvay Union Free School District
09.2006 - 08.2009
- Self-contained Teacher
- Planned field trips, projects and guest speakers into curriculum to connect to real-life learning
- Created Life, Physical and Earth Science curriculum for school use
- Props & Costumes Manager for Drama Club productions.
Special Education Teacher
Lafayette Central School District
08.1998 - 08.2006
- ELA and math teacher in pilot alternative education program
- Created annual iep informational directory for teachers
- Mentored senior students for graduation projects
- Class co-advisor in grades 7 and 9
- Self-contained teacher in grades 4-6
Education
Master of Science - Childhood Education; Early Childhood Education
LeMoyne College
Syracuse, NY01.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education (N-6) and English Literature
State University of NY At Potsdam
Potsdam, New York05.1992
Skills
- Plan and team teach to individual learning modalities using multiple instructional techniques to engage students in active learning
- Maintain positive, proactive communication with students, parents, colleagues administration and outside agencies
- Utilize technological resources to encourage self-directed leaning
Certification
- Special Education K-12, 09/2004
- Childhood Education (1-6), 09/2010
- Early Childhood Education (Birth-Gr. 2), 09/2010
- Earth Science - Special Class, SOCE, 08/2021
- General Science - Special Class, SOCE, 08/2021
Additional Information
Plan and team teach to individual learning modalities using a wide variety of instructional techniques to engage students in active learning, Maintain positive, proactive communications with students, parents, peers, and administration, Utilize technological resources to encourage self-directed learning experiences
Timeline
Science Teacher
Upward Bound Program At LeMoyne College
09.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Syracuse City School District
09.2014 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Solvay Union Free School District
09.2006 - 08.2009
Special Education Teacher
Lafayette Central School District
08.1998 - 08.2006
Master of Science - Childhood Education; Early Childhood Education
LeMoyne College
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education (N-6) and English Literature
State University of NY At Potsdam
- Special Education K-12, 09/2004
- Childhood Education (1-6), 09/2010
- Early Childhood Education (Birth-Gr. 2), 09/2010
- Earth Science - Special Class, SOCE, 08/2021
- General Science - Special Class, SOCE, 08/2021
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