Alivia Loercher
Columbia
Summary
I am a dedicated and compassionate educator with three years of classroom experience teaching diverse student
populations, including students with special needs. Through my work in special education, I have developed strong
skills in behavior management, individualized support strategies, and collaborative problem-solving with students,
families, and colleagues. While I value my experience in the classroom, I have discovered a strong desire to pursue a
career in social work, where I can provide broader, holistic support and address the social and emotional factors that
impact students and their families beyond the school setting.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Start Lead Teacher
IU13
Lebanon, PA
08.2025 - 08.2026
- Coordinated with disabilities coordinators and service providers to implement IEPs/IFSPs, delivering tailored support for each child.
- Fostered positive relationships with families to promote student engagement and support.
- Developed trauma-informed classroom practices enhancing support for children from diverse and high-needs backgrounds.
- Maintained full compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, state licensing regulations, and health/safety protocols.
- Monitored student progress through assessments and provided targeted interventions.
Diagnostic Kindergarten Teacher
Pequea Elementary School
Willow Street, PA
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Collaborated with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and special education staff to create personalized learning goals for students with unique needs, enhancing individualized education plans.
- Communicated regularly with parents and guardians about student progress and behavioral development, fostering a supportive home environment for continued learning.
- Led small group instruction for students needing additional support, utilizing formal and informal assessment tools to monitor and promote academic growth.
- Develop tailored lesson plans based on assessment results, ensuring accommodations and modifications to support diverse learners.
Long-Term Substitute
Conestoga Elementary School
Conestoga, PA
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Provided targeted academic support and intervention for students with diverse learning needs in K-6 Learning Support classroom, enhancing individual learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and accommodations, ensuring alignment with student needs.
- Monitored student progress through ongoing assessment and data analysis, adjusting instruction to ensure student success.
Long-Term Substitute
Penn Manor High School
Millersville, PA
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Facilitated group discussions and activities promoting social skills development, conflict resolution, and self-advocacy.
- Communicated with parents and guardians about student progress, goals, and transition planning to ensure alignment and support.
- Supported students through community-based learning experiences, enhancing job skills and functional academics.
- Supported people with developmental disabilities and autism in building a multi-faceted skillset to promote independence and self-confidence.
Long-Term Substitute
Marticville Middle School
Pequea, PA
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided direct instruction and support to students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in academic subjects, enhancing their learning experiences in math, writing, and study skills.
- Worked one-on-one and in small groups with students to reinforce concepts taught in the classroom.
- Engaged in professional development workshops to refine teaching strategies, contributing to improved educational outcomes for students.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Education - Special Education (PK-12), Early Childhood Education (PK-4)
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg05.2023
Skills
- IEP Development
- Family collaboration
- Behavior Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Documentation
- Trauma-informed practices
- Community Outreach
- Time Management
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Home Visits
Timeline
Head Start Lead Teacher
IU13
08.2025 - 08.2026
Diagnostic Kindergarten Teacher
Pequea Elementary School
08.2024 - 06.2025
Long-Term Substitute
Conestoga Elementary School
03.2024 - 06.2024
Long-Term Substitute
Penn Manor High School
12.2023 - 03.2024
Long-Term Substitute
Marticville Middle School
09.2023 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science in Education - Special Education (PK-12), Early Childhood Education (PK-4)
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania