Lorie Howe
New Virginia,IA
Summary
Versatile and dedicated Teacher of Visually Impaired 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.
Reliable employee seeking Education Teaching position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. 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.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family and Consumer Science Teacher
Interstate 35 School District
08.2023 - Current
- Communicated effectively with community, families and students to promote academic achievement and accomplish curriculum mission.
- Employed variety of teaching strategies and instructional techniques to meet different aptitudes and interests of students.
- Prepared and delivered lectures to students on child care, nutrition and food science.
- Taught students about topics such as food science and nutrition based on latest information.
- Maintained digital student records with grades, attendance and project information.
- Educated students on principles and methods of cooking different types of dishes.
Teacher of Visually Impaired
IA Ed Services For Blind And Visually Impaired
08.2017 - 05.2023
- Teach braille to students who are blind
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships
- Assess and observe students
- Complete goals and accommodations for IEP's
- Work with team members in regard to best needs for students
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Special Education Teacher
Clarke Community Schools
08.2002 - 05.2017
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Taught reading, math and social skills in pull out setting.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Organized instruction material, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
GED Instructor
Southwestern Community College Adult Ed
05.2007 - 05.2010
- Handled admissions and attendance reports for students in GED course.
- Instructed students on core subjects of reading, math and writing.
- Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
Education
Masters of Vision Impairment - Vision
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO05.2021
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA05.2001
Skills
- Student records management
- Group and individual instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Data Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Planning and Coordination
- Self-Motivated
Certification
Master Educator License: State of Iowa
Endorsements:
*Birth-21 Visually Impaired
*K-8 Reading
*K-6 Teacher Elementary Classroom
*K-8 Instructional Strategist I: Mild/Moderate
*PK-12 Talented and Gifted
Timeline
Family and Consumer Science Teacher
Interstate 35 School District
08.2023 - Current
Teacher of Visually Impaired
IA Ed Services For Blind And Visually Impaired
08.2017 - 05.2023
GED Instructor
Southwestern Community College Adult Ed
05.2007 - 05.2010
Special Education Teacher
Clarke Community Schools
08.2002 - 05.2017
Masters of Vision Impairment - Vision
University of Northern Colorado
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Buena Vista University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Buena Vista University
Master Educator License: State of Iowa
Endorsements:
*Birth-21 Visually Impaired
*K-8 Reading
*K-6 Teacher Elementary Classroom
*K-8 Instructional Strategist I: Mild/Moderate
*PK-12 Talented and Gifted
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