Lorie Broehl
Edmond,OK
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Millwood Arts Academy
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
08.2020 - Current
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained LD classroom.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Head Coach-Softball, HS and MS
Millwood Public Schools
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
08.2020 - Current
- Managed schedule of practices, games and special events.
- Kept field, facilities and equipment organized and well-maintained.
- Implemented policies for checking academic eligibility before and during time on team.
- Interviewed, hired, trained and oversaw 4 coaches for MS/HS position
- Resourced 5 coaches for Elementary Baseball/Softball Program
- Oversaw all practices and games
- Initiated Youth Sports program
Special Education Teacher
Oklahoma City Public Schools
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED classroom.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Organized instruction material, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Broken Arrow Public Schools
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Organized instruction material, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
High School Special Education Teacher
Mulvane Public School
Mulvane, Kansas
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Organized instruction material, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Middle School Special Education Teacher
Truesdell Middle School-Wichita Public Schools
Wichita, Kansas
08.2013 - 05.2017
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Organized instruction material, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Griffith Elementary-Wichita Public School
Wichita, Kansas
08.2008 - 05.2013
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Coached students on physical and emotional safety as part of health curriculum.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Impacted lessons positively by incorporating smart boards, computers, games and music into classroom.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology and history.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks.
- Included multicultural awareness in class discussions to meet state standards.
Education
Special Education
Southwestern College
Winfield, KSElementary Education
Southwestern College
Winfield, KsPsychology
Wichita State University
Wichita, KSESOL
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KSSkills
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Student records management
- Trained in CPI
- Group and individual instruction
- Child development
- Disability assessment testing
- Elementary education
- Classroom management
- Lesson Planning
- Student counseling
- Middle school education
- Special education
- Differentiated instruction
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Millwood Arts Academy
08.2020 - Current
Head Coach-Softball, HS and MS
Millwood Public Schools
08.2020 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Oklahoma City Public Schools
08.2019 - 05.2020
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Broken Arrow Public Schools
08.2018 - 05.2019
High School Special Education Teacher
Mulvane Public School
08.2017 - 05.2018
Middle School Special Education Teacher
Truesdell Middle School-Wichita Public Schools
08.2013 - 05.2017
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Griffith Elementary-Wichita Public School
08.2008 - 05.2013
Special Education
Southwestern College
Elementary Education
Southwestern College
Psychology
Wichita State University
ESOL
Kansas State University
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