Lynn Bacon
Mount Bethel,Pennsylvania
Summary
Dedicated special education teacher with over 25 years enhancing student potential. Proven success in IEP development and inclusive strategies, increasing student progress each year. Expert in scheduling and behavior strategies.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Autistic Support Teacher
Luis A. Ramos Elementary School
Allentown, PA
01.2016 - Current
- Collaborated with 15 educators for tailored IEPs
- Improved student outcomes by 25% annually
- Organized monthly learning events for 30+ students, boosting participation by 20%.
Learning Support Teacher
Diocese of Allentown
Holy Family ElementarySchool, Pius X High School
08.2008 - 01.2016
- Collaborated with teachers to implement effective classroom strategies and accommodations.
- Established positive relationships with students, fostering a supportive learning environment.
Emotional Support Teacher
Baltimore County Schools
Parkville, MD
01.1999 - 06.2000
- Developed individualized emotional support plans for students with diverse needs.
- Created a safe classroom environment fostering trust, communication, and emotional growth.
Multi-Disabilities Teacher
Jefferson County School District
Churchill Park School/ Caritas Behavioral Health
08.1995 - 12.1998
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
Learning Support Teacher
Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS
Bay View High School
08.1991 - 06.1995
- Developed individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
- Provided targeted instructional support in literacy and mathematics for struggling learners.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TNBachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse
La Crosse, WISkills
- Individualized Education Programs
- Behavioral Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Assistive Technologies
- Curriculum Development
- Classroom Management
- Data-driven Instruction
- Inclusive Education
- Parent-teacher communication
- Emotional regulation
Accomplishments
- Co-Author of ““Comparing Human Video Modeling to Animated Video Modeling for Learners With Autism”,,” published in The Analysis of Verbal Behavior, Nov. 2025.
Certification
- PA Level II PK-12 Special Education
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
Timeline
Autistic Support Teacher
Luis A. Ramos Elementary School
01.2016 - Current
Learning Support Teacher
Diocese of Allentown
08.2008 - 01.2016
Emotional Support Teacher
Baltimore County Schools
01.1999 - 06.2000
Multi-Disabilities Teacher
Jefferson County School District
08.1995 - 12.1998
Learning Support Teacher
Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS
08.1991 - 06.1995
Master of Science - Special Education
University of Tennessee
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse