Lorie Perez
Resource/ICS Teacher
Katy,TX
Summary
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.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
9
9
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Resource/ICS Teacher
Katy Isd Education
Katy, TX
01.2020 - Current
- Prepare documents and attend ARD/IEP meetings for students eligible for special education.
- Collaborate with regular education teachers and related service staff to develop PLAAFP and annual goals/objectives for IEPs and to assist in providing an appropriate education for eligible students.
- Provide appropriate behavior management techniques for eligible students.
- Communicate regularly w general education and parents/guardians regarding student progress/needs/concerns.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Substitute Teacher
Oswego School District 308
Oswego, IL
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Modify teaching styles to fit the learning styles of various student and setting the proper tone from the beginning for classroom management.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Taught diverse subjects for grades K-8, successfully delivering seamless teaching in absence of regular teacher.
Homebound Tutor
Oswego School District 308
Oswego, IL
01.2019 - 01.2019
- Collaborate with students, parents, and other staff members to develop appropriate plans for homebound student.
- Participate in IEP and Placement meetings.
- Implement instructional activities provided by student’s teacher of record, including any modifications/accommodations designed in the homebound instructional plan.
- Provide effective instruction that is clear, compelling, and engaging, while considering learning style of the student.
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Oswego School District 308
Oswego, IL
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Education
Master of Arts -
Dominican University
River Forest, ILBachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Kendall College
Chicago, IL 03.2008 - 12.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Child Development
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL 01.2003 - 12.2007
Skills
Group and individual instruction
Differentiated instruction
Special education
Behavior management
Conflict resolution techniques
First Aid/CPR
Collaboration
Multitasking abilities
Adaptability
Certification
ESL
Timeline
Resource/ICS Teacher
Katy Isd Education
01.2020 - Current
Homebound Tutor
Oswego School District 308
01.2019 - 01.2019
Substitute Teacher
Oswego School District 308
01.2016 - 01.2020
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Oswego School District 308
01.2015 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Kendall College
03.2008 - 12.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Child Development
Joliet Junior College
01.2003 - 12.2007
Master of Arts -
Dominican University