Patrick Lau

LRC Teacher

Washington Elementary School

08.2023 - Current

Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
Provided emotional support to students and families.
Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.