Lindsey Hudak
Delmont
Summary
Learning Support Teacher with extensive experience in special education, dedicated to developing and implementing IEPs that enhance student learning outcomes. Proven ability to foster inclusive classroom environments while collaborating with educators to adapt curriculum, ensuring tailored support for diverse student populations. Interested in Special Education Supervision position.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
8th-12 Grade Learning Support Teacher
Derry Area School District
Derry
08.2018 - Current
- Develop and implement IEPs, RRs, and FBAs enhancing student learning outcomes.
- Manage 25-30 students with diverse needs, ensuring tailored support and measurable progress (SLD, OHI, ID, ED, Autism).
- Coordinate with teachers to adapt lessons, improving student engagement and performance.
- Directed Wilson Reading Instruction and co-taught multiple subjects, collaborating with general education teachers to adapt curriculum for inclusive learning environments
- Created and implemented social skills curricula for students with Autism and Emotional Disturbance to enhance peer interactions and emotional regulation
- Conduct training workshops, empowering education with effective accommodation strategies.
- Monitored special education compliance and implemented corrective actions to support students effectively.
- Special Education Department Chair - fostering collaboration and strategic planning
- 8th Grade ELA/Math, Algebra I, Biology, Physical Science, English I/II/III
4th-6th Grade Special Education Teacher
Plum Borough School District
Plum
08.2014 - 06.2018
- Manage 16-22 IEPs for students with diverse needs, SLD, OHI, ID, ED, Autism.
- Coordinated annual IEPs, RR reports, FBAs, PBSP, and quarterly IEP progress monitoring to ensure compliance and support student growth.
- Utilized Promethean Board and iPads daily to enhance student learning.
- Taught Tier Time intervention focused on reading for multiple grade levels
- Tailored instruction pacing to align with individual student learning needs, enhancing engagement and understanding.
- Collaborated with core team monthly to assess intervention student progress and develop strategies for disability testing, fostering a cohesive support network.
- Comprehensive Team Member for Special Education Plan.
5th - 7th Grade ELA Learning Support Teacher
Westmont Hilltop School District
Westmont
08.2010 - 06.2014
- Case Manager for ⅓ of the learning support students in grades 5-8
- Teacher of record for 5th and 6th Grade Inclusion English and Reading, 7th Reading
- Co-taught 5th and 6th Grade Reading and English - class size of 18-24 students
- Developed and implemented 10-15 individualized education programs (IEPs) annually to support student needs.
- Collaborated with general education teachers on weekly lesson plans and IEP implementation to ensure alignment and support.
- Use PVASS, PSSA and benchmarking data to drive instruction
- Created student loop system for continuous learning track over two-year period.
- Assisted in writing the district's Comprehensive Literacy Plan
- Keystones to Opportunity Grant Member - assisted in planning and implementation of Family Literacy Night.
Education
MASTER OF SPECIAL EDUCATION SUPERVISION -
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, Pa08-2022
MASTER OF EDUCATION - READING
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, Pa05-2011
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - ELEMENTARY (K-6)/SPECIAL EDUCATION (K-12)
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, Pa06-2009
Skills
- IEP management
- Curriculum development
- Literacy instruction
- Wilson reading program expertise
- Inclusive teaching practices
- Student assessment strategies
- Behavioral intervention
- Data interpretation
- Teacher mentoring
- Department leadership
- Cyclical monitoring team member
- Parent-teacher communication
Additional Information
Monitored students on Derry Cyber with IEPs
Derry Area High School, Unified Bocce Coach and Unified Club Advisor
Timeline
8th-12 Grade Learning Support Teacher
Derry Area School District
08.2018 - Current
4th-6th Grade Special Education Teacher
Plum Borough School District
08.2014 - 06.2018
5th - 7th Grade ELA Learning Support Teacher
Westmont Hilltop School District
08.2010 - 06.2014
MASTER OF SPECIAL EDUCATION SUPERVISION -
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
MASTER OF EDUCATION - READING
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - ELEMENTARY (K-6)/SPECIAL EDUCATION (K-12)
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania