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Lynde Webster

Newark

Summary

Versatile Special Education Teacher and cheerleading coach with a focus on individual student needs across academic and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in the design and implementation of hands-on lessons, which cater to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in constant communication, patience, and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional student services.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dean of Students

Lakewood Local Schools
08.2023 - Current
  • Established and enforced clear school-wide disciplinary procedures to protect students and staff.
  • Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
  • Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
  • Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.

Intervention Specialist

Heath Middle School
08.2021 - Current
  • Intervention Specialist in a co-teaching setting for 6th grade math and language arts
  • Member of the District Leadership Team
  • Member of the Building Leadership Team
  • Member of the PBIS Committee
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to diverse range of developmentally challenged students.
  • 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.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Established trusting and friendly relationships with parents and colleagues
  • Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based on various instructional techniques and technologies
  • Planned, implemented, monitored and assessed classroom instructional program
  • Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction
  • Responsible for writing IEP goals, case manager, progress reports, report card grades
  • Positive interaction with students to develop a rapport and respect for a productive learning environment
  • Experience teaching mild to moderate needs and moderate to intensive needs (specific learning disability, other health impairment, intellectual disability, nonverbal, non-compliant behavior, autistic )
  • Responsible for differentiating instruction in reading, language arts, social studies, science, and math to meet the needs of students
  • Model and consult with teachers on modifications/accommodations to instruction
  • Design/implement behavior modification plans
  • Diverse teaching techniques include: modeling, individualized instruction, problem solving, small group, kinesthetic, visual, auditory, integrate technology
  • Provide consistent communication to parents (phone calls, notes, emails, meetings)
  • Attended professional development workshops to improve skills in reading/writing/higher level thinking, writing measurable IEPs, alternate assessment training for Ohio State Tests, Crisis Prevention Intervention training

Varsity Cheerleading Coach

Lakewood Local Schools
08.2021 - Current
  • Member of Lakewood Athletic Boosters
  • Effectively communicated with a diverse group of athletes, coaches and game officials
  • Providing cheer coaching while developing lifelong relationships and mentoring young girls.
  • Established and maintained a safe play environment for the girls
  • Closely monitored girls and taught safety
  • Encourage athletes to be understanding of and patient with other
  • Managed, choreographed and arranged performances, cheer practices, cheer camp, and trips
  • Organized meetings, made reservations, and ordered uniforms
  • Contacted parents and fellow coaches for constant communication
  • Service before self attitude
  • At least 1 community service event each month (Autism walk, Salvation Army, Night to Shine, Gift Card Drive, Mini cheer camp, Watch Dogs, board meetings, community Easter egg hunt)
  • Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork

Intervention Specialist

Moorestown Township Public School District
09.2019 - 07.2021
  • Intervention Specialist in a co-teaching setting for math, language arts, science, social studies 7th grade (2019-2020)
  • Intervention Specialist in a resource room setting for math, language arts, science, social studies, life skills, pre-vocational 7th grade (2020-2021)
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to diverse range of developmentally challenged students.
  • 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.
  • Implemented and taught life skills program.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • 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.
  • Taught students in variety of settings, including self-contained and resource environments.

Varsity Cheerleading Coach

Delran Township Public Schools
2020 - 2020
  • Effectively communicated with a diverse group of athletes, coaches and game officials
  • Providing cheer coaching while developing lifelong relationships and mentoring young girls.
  • Established and maintained a safe play environment for the girls
  • Closely monitored girls and taught safety
  • Encourage athletes to be understanding of and patient with other
  • Managed, choreographed and arranged performances, cheer practices, cheer camp, and trips
  • Organized meetings, made reservations, and ordered uniforms
  • Contacted parents and fellow coaches for constant communication
  • Service before self attitude
  • At least 1 community service event each month (Autism walk, Salvation Army, Night to Shine, Gift Card Drive, Mini cheer camp, Watch Dogs, board meetings, community Easter egg hunt)
  • Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork

Intervention Specialist

Jackson Intermediate School
08.2014 - 05.2019
  • Intervention Specialist in a co-teaching setting for math, language arts, science, social studies 3rd-5th grade (2017-2019)
  • Intervention Specialist in a resource room setting (life skills) for math, language arts, science, social studies 3rd-5th grade (2014-2017)
  • Established trusting and friendly relationships with parents and colleagues
  • Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based on various instructional techniques and technologies
  • Planned, implemented, monitored and assessed classroom instructional program
  • Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction
  • Responsible for writing IEP goals, case manager, progress reports, report card grades
  • Positive interaction with students to develop a rapport and respect for a productive learning environment
  • Experience teaching mild to moderate needs and moderate to intensive needs (specific learning disability, other health impairment, intellectual disability, nonverbal, non-compliant behavior, autistic )
  • Responsible for differentiating instruction in reading, language arts, social studies, science, and math to meet the needs of students
  • Model and consult with teachers on modifications/accommodations to instruction
  • Design/implement behavior modification plans
  • Diverse teaching techniques include: modeling, individualized instruction, problem solving, small group, kinesthetic, visual, auditory, integrate technology
  • Provide consistent communication to parents (phone calls, notes, emails, meetings)
  • Home Instructor for students
  • Attended professional development workshops to improve skills in reading/writing/higher level thinking, writing measurable IEPs, alternate assessment training for Ohio State Tests, Crisis Prevention Intervention training

Varsity Cheerleading Coach

Lakewood Local Schools
05.2016 - 05.2019
  • Member of Lakewood Athletic Boosters
  • Effectively communicated with a diverse group of athletes, coaches and game officials
  • Providing cheer coaching while developing lifelong relationships and mentoring young girls.
  • Established and maintained a safe play environment for the girls
  • Closely monitored girls and taught safety
  • Encourage athletes to be understanding of and patient with other
  • Managed, choreographed and arranged performances, cheer practices, cheer camp, and trips
  • Organized meetings, made reservations, and ordered uniforms
  • Contacted parents and fellow coaches for constant communication
  • Service before self attitude
  • At least 1 community service event each month (Autism walk, Salvation Army, Night to Shine, Gift Card Drive, Mini cheer camp, Watch Dogs, board meetings, community Easter egg hunt)
  • Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork

Intervention Specialist

Lakewood Middle School
08.2013 - 08.2014
  • Intervention Specialist in a resource room setting (life skills)  for math, language arts, science, social studies 6th-8th grade
  • Established trusting and friendly relationships with parents and colleagues
  • Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based on various instructional techniques and technologies
  • Planned, implemented, monitored and assessed classroom instructional program
  • Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction
  • Responsible for writing IEP goals, case manager, progress reports, report card grades 
  •  Positive interaction with students to develop a rapport and respect for a productive learning environment 
  •  Experience teaching mild to moderate needs and moderate to intensive needs (specific learning disability, other health impairment, intellectual disability, nonverbal, non-compliant behavior, autistic )
  • Responsible for differentiating instruction in reading, language arts, social studies, science, and math to meet the needs of students 
  • Model and consult with teachers on modifications/accommodations to instruction 
  •  Design/implement behavior modification plans 
  •  Diverse teaching techniques include: modeling, individualized instruction, problem solving, small group, kinesthetic, visual, auditory, integrate technology 
  • Provide consistent communication to parents (phone calls, notes, emails, meetings) 
  • Home Instructor for students
  • Attended professional development workshops to improve skills in reading/writing/higher level thinking, writing measurable IEPs, alternate assessment training for Ohio State Tests, Crisis Prevention Intervention training

Middle School Cheerleading Coach

Lakewood Local Schools
05.2013 - 05.2016
  • Member of Lakewood Athletic Boosters
  • Effectively communicated with a diverse group of athletes, coaches and game officials
  • Providing cheer coaching while developing lifelong relationships and mentoring young girls.
  • Established and maintained a safe play environment for the girls
  • Closely monitored girls and taught safety
  • Encourage children to be understanding of and patient with other
  • Managed and arranged performances, cheer practices, cheer camp, and trips
  • Organized meetings, made reservations, and ordered uniforms
  • Contacted parents and fellow coaches for constant communication
  • Service before self attitude
  • At least 1 community service event each month (Autism walk, Salvation Army, Night to Shine, Gift Card Drive, Mini cheer camp, Watch Dogs, board meetings, community Easter egg hunt)

Varsity Cheerleading Coach

Watkins Memorial High School
05.2010 - 05.2012

· Member of Watkins Memorial Athletic Boosters

· Effectively communicated with a diverse group of athletes, coaches and game officials

· Providing cheer coaching while developing lifelong relationships and mentoring young girls.

· Established and maintained a safe play environment for the girls

· Closely monitored girls and taught safety

· Encourage athletes to be understanding of and patient with other

· Managed, choreographed and arranged performances, cheer practices, cheer camp, and trips

· Organized meetings, made reservations, and ordered uniforms

· Contacted parents and fellow coaches for constant communication

· Service before self-attitude

· At least 1 community service event each month (Autism walk, Salvation Army, Night to Shine, Gift Card Drive, Mini cheer camp, Watch Dogs, board meetings, community Easter egg hunt)

· Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork

Education

Master of Science - Educational Administration

Ashland University
Ashland, OH
2018

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

Ohio Dominican University
Columbus, OH
2012

Skills

  • Skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Skilled in Google (Slides, Excel, Calendar, Sheets, Forms)
  • Community Resources
  • Family Involvement
  • Materials preparation
  • Conflict resolution
  • Staff development
  • Team leadership
  • Self-motivated
  • Interpersonal and written communication
  • Extremely organized
  • Strong Collaboration Skills

Certification

  • Reading Endorsement
  • CPI Certified
  • CPR/First-Aid Certified
  • Extended Standards Certified
  • Pupil Activity Permit
  • Concussion Certified
  • National Federation of State High School Associations Certified

Additional Information

  • Presenter at Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence Conference (2017 & 2018)
  • Started "The Friendly Bean Coffee Cart"
  • Executive Board Member of Autism Speaks
  • Alternate Assessment Trained
  • Orton Gillingham Trained
  • Member of the Building Leadership Team, District Leadership Team, Literacy Committee, PBIS Committee, interview committee, student/staff morale committee, and care team
  • Coached a HS Cheerleading team to two national championships
  • Took HS and MS cheerleaders to perform at the Citrus Bowl three times
  • Service Before Self motto (at least 1 community service event each month)
  • Led community pep rallies and increased student involvement at sporting events
  • Fundraising for individual athletes and the whole team to offset costs for the season
  • Education before Athletics mentality
  • Introduced and taught the cheerleaders stunting from prior experience and knowledge
  • OASSA Cheerleading Regional & State Judge

Timeline

Dean of Students

Lakewood Local Schools
08.2023 - Current

Intervention Specialist

Heath Middle School
08.2021 - Current

Varsity Cheerleading Coach

Lakewood Local Schools
08.2021 - Current

Intervention Specialist

Moorestown Township Public School District
09.2019 - 07.2021

Varsity Cheerleading Coach

Lakewood Local Schools
05.2016 - 05.2019

Intervention Specialist

Jackson Intermediate School
08.2014 - 05.2019

Intervention Specialist

Lakewood Middle School
08.2013 - 08.2014

Middle School Cheerleading Coach

Lakewood Local Schools
05.2013 - 05.2016

Varsity Cheerleading Coach

Watkins Memorial High School
05.2010 - 05.2012

Varsity Cheerleading Coach

Delran Township Public Schools
2020 - 2020

Master of Science - Educational Administration

Ashland University

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

Ohio Dominican University
Lynde Webster