LYNNE BAKER
Richmond ,KY
Summary
I am a versatile Special Education Teacher with years of positive experience in many areas. My professionalism, easy going attitude, and talents will align with many organizations. I would be a valuable asset within any school district. However, I am interested in an organization that is primarily focused on student and parent relations, where students' achievements are regularly celebrated. The culture needs to be one that is based on teamwork, and is high energy where students are excited to be there. If the above describes your school I would look forward to speaking with you within your organization.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Garrard County Middle School
Lancaster, KY
08.2024 - Current
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress, strengthening home-school connections for better outcomes.
- Maintained accurate records of student achievements and behaviors, contributing valuable insights for future planning.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet varied needs of students, enhancing educational accessibility.
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Dr. William Burrus Elementary
Hendersonville, TN, USA
08.2021 - Current
- Create and manage IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Deliver effective and differentiated classroom instruction to diverse range of developmentally challenged students.
- Lead small group social skills intervention with activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Create learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally disabled students.
- Cultivate connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Good reading teacher, with extensive knowledge in teaching basic reading skills.
- Structured and know the importance of keeping kids on a schedule so that they can function and succeed the most.
- Experienced in developing and using behavior charts in order to help teach a child to modify their behaviors.
- Classroom Management
- Student progress monitoring
- Student record management
- Good at de-escalating
- Collaborating with teachers
- Parent communication
- Team player
- Instruct students in core academic areas of reading and math.
- Maintain excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Develop team communications and information for ARC meetings.
- Assistant coach for Girls on the Run program.
- Serve on the school Student Support Team (SST)
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Montgomery Schools
Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, USA
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to diverse range of developmentally challenged students.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally disabled students.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and reading groups.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Developed team communications and information for ARC meetings.
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Garrard County Schools
Lancaster, Kentucky, USA
08.2007 - 05.2020
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to diverse range of developmentally challenged students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and reading groups.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Developed team communications and information for ARC meetings.
- Certified Reading Recovery Teacher 2012 to 2016, and continue to assist as needed.
- Proficient at writing IEPs and mentoring others to accomplish this required tasks. Have mentored student teachers as well as young Special Education Teacher coming into the school. During record reviews I consistently score about the 90th percentile in accuracy.
- Proficient in teaching in co-teaching small groups of all levels.
- Maintains a positive working relationship even when some parties are in disagreements and acts as a mediator between all parties.
- Strong working relationship with parents to achieve overall student goals.
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Boyle County Schools
Danville, Kentucky, USA
08.2006 - 05.2007
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to diverse range of developmentally challenged students.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally disabled students.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and reading groups.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Developed team communications and information for ARC meetings.
Education
Master of Arts - Cross Categorical Special Education
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ12-2005
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05-2003
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Student progress monitoring
- Student record management
- Good at de-escalating
- Collaborating with teachers
- Parent communication
- Team player
- Differentiated instruction
- Small group instruction
- Relationship building
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Garrard County Middle School
08.2024 - Current
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Dr. William Burrus Elementary
08.2021 - Current
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Montgomery Schools
08.2020 - 05.2021
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Garrard County Schools
08.2007 - 05.2020
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Boyle County Schools
08.2006 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Kentucky
Master of Arts - Cross Categorical Special Education
University of Phoenix