Special Education School
Resume:
Audra Lapp
Lancaster, PA *****
acegw0@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Profile
I have 5 years of school counseling experience as well as 7 years of special
education teaching experience.
With this unique background I believe that I would be an asset to your school
community. I am dedicated to enthusiastic and dynamic teaching and counseling as a
means of creating a lifelong love of knowledge while nurturing a positive
self-concept and an awareness of others.
Education, Honors, and Certifications
Educational Specialist II Certificate May 2011
Certificate in School Counseling
Millersville University May 2007
Masters of Education School Counseling
Millersville University December 2006 Graduated with a 4.0 GPA
Instructional II Certificate September 2006 Considered HQ by PDE Standards
Tenured in the State of PA June 2005
Bachelor of Science in Education Special Education
Millersville University May 2001 Graduated Cum Laude
Counseling Experience
Phineas Davis Elementary - The School District of the City of York August
2007- August 2011
Perform classroom guidance in k-5 rooms on various topics such as bully prevention,
conflict
resolution, empathy, drug and alcohol awareness, feelings, PSSA test taking
strategies,
friendships and kindness, tattling, career awareness and self-esteem
Facilitate small groups for social skills, anger management, friendship management,
ADHD, academic motivation and goal setting, divorce and bereavement
Perform individual counseling using the Solution-Focused Model
Consult and collaborate with teachers and parents and develop the majority of FBA's
and psychiatric questionnaires and the bulk of the positive behavior support plans
that are in place for the regular education population
Coordinate ALL referrals to outside counseling services, psychological services,
BHRS and brief
treatment, intensive family services, case management, and partial hospitalization
mental health
placements. In addition, I also coordinate and attend all ISPT meetings for
inter-agency cooperation
Case manager for the CSST, Comprehensive Student Support Team. Coordinate all
meetings and
collate all necessary paperwork for referrals
Act as a liaison for families to connect them with food, shelter, uniforms and any
other social
social services they may need
Serve as coach of the SWEBS team and oversee and implement weekly, bi-monthly and
school
store rewards that increase positive student behavior
Consultation with administrators to decrease bullying incidents, facilitate student
mediation
while infusing problem-solving, conflict resolution and decision-making skills
Attend many Professional Development sessions as well as the annual PSCA conference
Martin Luther King Elementary Practicum Experience Jan16, 2007 - May 31, 2007
Performed individual counseling using the Solution Focused/Brief Model, Planned and
implemented small group counseling and classroom guidance lessons
Facilitated the coordination of programs and career day
Consulted and collaborated with teachers and parents on the behavioral and
social success of their students in order to improve academic performance
Facilitated mediation agreements between students
Millersville University
Performed individual counseling using a solution focused and brief model and Egan
Model and
facilitated mock group counseling sessions
Attended and participated in School Counseling Conference 2 years and also attended
other professional development activities
Participated in individual counseling in an alternative education program on career
opportunities
Teaching Experience
Special Education Teacher - The School District of the City of York August
2011-present
Learning support teacher in 5th and 6th grade at the middle school level.
Plan and implement small group lessons with specific learning objectives.
Develop and implement IEP and other required special education paperwork including
Functional Behavior Assessments, Positive Behavior Support Plans and Re-evaluation
Reports.
Manage student caseload and work with general education teachers to implement
accommodations and modifications to ensure student success.
Collaboration with parents and professionals.
Substitute Special Education Teacher October 2006-August 2007
Substitute in various learning support and life skills classrooms across Lancaster
County.
IU class at Hamilton Elementary Primary Learning Support August 2004-June 2005
Managed class of 12 first and second grade students with disabilities including
ADHD, MR, Aspergers, Autism and Specific LD.
Developed and maintained several behavior plans within the classroom to effectively
manage
student behavior.
Supervised full-time and part-time para-educators.
Developed and utilized effective classroom routines to ensure proper use of
instructional
time and guarantee equitable learning opportunities for all students.
Wrote and implemented IEP's and coordinated all IEP meetings.
Maintained all assessment documents.
Collaborated with parents and professionals.
Fairland Center Dually Diagnosed MR/ED Center Based August 2001-August 2003
Managed class of 6-8 primary aged students with severe cognitive and emotional
disabilities
including autism, ADHD, MR, ED, and hearing impairment.
Supervised full-time and part-time para-educators, TSS staff and 1:1 educational
staff.
Designed and adapted instructional units based on various communication styles and
incorporated
many different learning styles.
Wrote and implemented IEP's and coordinated IEP meetings.
Collaborated with parents and other professional team members.
Completed Functional Behavior Analysis Reports and various behavior assessments as
well as
developed and maintained multiple behavior plans to effectively manage student
behavior.
Professional Affiliations
American School Counselor Association
Pennsylvania School Counselor Association
York County Counselors
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