Neelam Stewart Lawson

- Served as a member of the school''s leadership team, participating in strategic planning efforts aimed at continuous improvement initiatives.

- Supports and mentors classroom teachers by providing strategies to increase student access to the general curriculum, promote positive student behavior, and improve student achievement.

- Assesses student performance, conducts eligibility meetings, and chairs Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and discipline IEP reviews to ensure due process compliance with local, state and federal requirements.

- Completes and maintains federal, state and local documentation for maximum class size, Full-Time Equivalent (FTE), December 1 Counts and other required reports.

- Plans and conducts local and school-wide professional learning and in-service activities on current trends and issues related to special education.

- Plans collaboratively with school instructional personnel to ensure quality curriculum delivery for students with disabilities.

• Assessed student progress through ongoing evaluations and adapted lesson plans accordingly, ensuring continuous improvement in academic achievement levels.
• Utilized various teaching methodologies and differentiated instruction strategies to cater to diverse learning styles, enhancing student engagement and comprehension.
• Served as a member of school-wide committees addressing topics such as curriculum development, student behavior management, and teacher mentoring programs.
• Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences highlighting student achievements while identifying areas requiring further attention or intervention.
• Supported students during transition periods by providing guidance on goal-setting related to post-secondary education or vocational opportunities.
• Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
• Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
• Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.

• Coordinated special events designed to increase community engagement while showcasing the offerings at our facility.
• Provided ongoing support to staff during daily operations by addressing challenges promptly and offering practical solutions when needed.
• Recruited hired, trained, and mentored highly competent staff members who contributed positively to the department''s success.
• Coordinated, planned, developed and implemented activities designed to enrich lives of assisted living residents.
• Encouraged, supported and assisted residents with activities and documented activity attendance and degree of involvement.