Laurie Phelan Abel
Marshall
Summary
Teaching professional with experience educating regular and special needs students in both elementary and middle school settings.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
High School /Middle School Life Skills Teacher
Beaver Area School District
08.2018 - Current
- Supported students with developmental disabilities and autism in building multi-faceted skillset to promote independence and self-confidence.
- Taught individuals with learning or physical difficulties to use technology such as computers, tablets and mobile phones.
- Intervened in crisis situations to provide counseling and support.
- Helped to integrate clients in local community by teaching important social and work-related skills.
- Planned and taught 6 different subjects/classes daily to 7-12 grade students.
- Managed the IEPs of the 18 students on my caseload.
Teacher Assistant
Steel Valley Head Start, Allegheny Intermediate Unit
10.2017 - Current
- Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support.
- Documented student attendance and progress against goals.
- Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
- Planned and executed activities to promote self care, literacy and math development.
- Piloted the "Raising a Reader" program for Allegheny Intermediate Unit.
Middle School Teacher
Northbrook School District 27
08.1998 - 06.2001
- Served as the case manager for 15 special education students: managed Individualized Education Plans and student's schedules
- Taught math, study skills, reading and language arts to low performing and special education students.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support the needs of all students.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in the material.
- Assisted 8th graders with year long science fair projects.
- Served on the School Emergency Response Committee
Middle School Teacher
Arlington Public Schools
08.1995 - 06.1997
- Instructed middle school students through lectures, discussions, group activities and demonstrations.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
- Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
- Mentored military and state department students and families as the wife as a US Naval Officer in the greater Washington D.C. area.
4th Grade teacher
Prince George's County Public Schools
08.1992 - 06.1995
- Created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student learning and enrichment.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children’s literature from cultures around the world.
- Took part in professional organizations and continuing education courses.
- Developed students’ computer and technology skills through demonstrations and practice.
- Planned and implemented creative lessons in accordance with district, county, state and federal guidelines.
Education
Master of Science - Education and Human Development
George Washington University
Washington, DC1995
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA1991
Skills
Experience teaching in elementary and middle school settings in regular and special education classrooms
Experience teaching children of diverse cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds
Experience in mentoring at risk youth
Experience in supervising a teacher's assistant
Wife of a United States Naval Officer
Timeline
High School /Middle School Life Skills Teacher
Beaver Area School District
08.2018 - Current
Teacher Assistant
Steel Valley Head Start, Allegheny Intermediate Unit
10.2017 - Current
Middle School Teacher
Northbrook School District 27
08.1998 - 06.2001
Middle School Teacher
Arlington Public Schools
08.1995 - 06.1997
4th Grade teacher
Prince George's County Public Schools
08.1992 - 06.1995
Master of Science - Education and Human Development
George Washington University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
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