Nikolette Lawrence
Birdsboro
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Teacher with proven expertise in IEP and BIP implementation and exceptional classroom management. Skilled in fostering student engagement and building strong relationships with parents and staff.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Daniel Boone Area School District
11.2024 - Current
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
Special Education Teacher
Berks County Intermediate Unit
08.2014 - 11.2024
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Program Coordinator
Manito, Inc.
08.2010 - 08.2012
- Scheduled and attended student meetings and recorded meeting minutes for faculty.
- Managed educational program budget and prepared monthly reports.
- Supported admissions process through application review and student registration.
Classroom Teacher
Manito, Inc.
08.2002 - 08.2010
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
Education
M. Ed. - Special Education
Alvernia University
Reading, PA05-2010
Bachelor of Science - History And Secondary Education
DeSales University
Center Valley, PA05-2001
Skills
- Excellent classroom management
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Motivating students
- Parent communications
- Relationship building
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Daniel Boone Area School District
11.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Berks County Intermediate Unit
08.2014 - 11.2024
Program Coordinator
Manito, Inc.
08.2010 - 08.2012
Classroom Teacher
Manito, Inc.
08.2002 - 08.2010
M. Ed. - Special Education
Alvernia University
Bachelor of Science - History And Secondary Education
DeSales University
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