Regina Lewis

• Enhanced student comprehension by employing diverse teaching methods and incorporating multimedia resources.
• Boosted class participation rates by fostering a positive and collaborative learning environment.
• Strengthened critical thinking skills in students through the incorporation of problem-based learning activities.
• Increased student retention by providing individualized support and tailored feedback on assignments.
• Optimized assessment processes by designing rubrics that clearly communicated expectations for various assignments.
• Promoted diversity within the department by collaborating with other faculty to organize inclusive events and discussions related to cultural competency topics.

• Advocated for the needs of students with disabilities within the school community. This may involve participating in meetings, committees, and other forums to ensure that students receive appropriate services and accommodations.
• Collaborated with other professionals, such as speech therapists, occupational therapists, and counselors, to coordinate and integrate support services for students with disabilities.
• Promoted and implemented inclusive practices to create a supportive and accepting school environment for all students.
• Maintained accurate and up-to-date records, including progress reports, IEP documentation, and other relevant information.
• Collaborated with other educators, parents, and specialists to develop and implement personalized IEPs for students with disabilities. IEPs outline specific goals, accommodations, and services to support each student's unique needs.
• Created and adapted instructional materials to meet the diverse learning needs of students with disabilities. This may involve modifying curriculum content, employing different teaching strategies, and utilizing assistive technologies.
• Delivered lessons and provided instruction to students with disabilities within inclusive or special education settings. Teachers may work with students individually or in small groups.
• Implemented effective behavior management strategies to create a positive and inclusive classroom environment. This includes addressing behavioral challenges and promoting social skills development.

• Designed the school’s first High School Learning Support Teacher Manual.

• Served as Student Services Coordinator (SSD) to manage and request student standardized assessment accommodations through College Board.

• Acted as Student Support Team (SST) Lead to provide school-based early intervention for students struggling academically or behaviorally.

• Developed the school’s first Study Skills course to help students who did not receive learning support services, but who benefited from assistance in improving study and executive functioning skills.

• Invigilated AP, IB, PSAT, and SAT exams for students with accommodations.

• Collaborated with the SST team in developing the school’s first RTI program.

• Taught Learning Strategies course to help students receiving special education services become more independent learners through developing and applying literacy and numeracy skills, personal management skills, and interpersonal skills.

• Co-taught Academic Writing course and General Education courses to help improve students’ literacy and communication skills including strengthening their reading analysis, and collaboration skills.

•Used student achievement data to monitor student progress and to adapt course material to their needs.

• Ensured that a positive and respectful learning environment was maintained by enforcing classroom rules.

• Coordinated with teachers to provide instructional support for students receiving homebound services.

•Provided remediation to students in small group, one on one, and whole group settings to assist them in mastering their individual IEP goals.

• Committed to ongoing professional and personal growth through participating in professional development opportunities. • Taught students socially acceptable behavior by employing techniques in an overall positive behavioral support system.

• Co-Taught with science teachers to diversify and support the teachers in planning, instructing, and assessing students.

•Acted as liaison between parents, students, and staff to promote effective communication and facilitate positive relationships.

• Modified teaching styles to meet needs of diverse learners.

• Developed progress reports, student reviews, and reassessments in compliance with state program and school policy.

• Participated in all aspects of writing, receiving, and implementing the IEP process.

• Ensured that students understood concepts by breaking down and using student’s learning styles to develop best instructional methods.

•Led activities to assist students in developing academic, social emotional, and advocacy skills.

• Developed well-structured, differentiated, and technology integrated lessons to improve students math, reading, behavioral, and transitional skills.

• Coordinated with agencies such as social workers, speech pathologists, behavior analysts, and physical therapists to insure students received needed services.

• Proctored accommodated standardized assessments including ACT exams.

• Taught English Language Arts remediation program to improve student’s Language Arts proficiency.

• Co-taught with General Education teachers in an inclusive setting to provide assistance for special education students but general education students as well.

• Maintained a caseload for students receiving special education services.

• Held informational meetings for site special education staff under the supervision and direction of the Student Education Facilitator.

• Served as Student Remediation Coordinator.