Lori J. Helmbrecht ad1euh@r.postjobfree.com

716-***-**** North Tonawanda, NY

Director/Special Education Teacher/Evaluator

Dedicated special education teacher and evaluator with experience blending classroom instruction, student assessment, and tutoring to facilitate academic, social, and behavioral development. Skilled in building rapport with diverse populations and skill abilities within home, school, and center based learning environments.

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

● Extensive experience in working with a broad spectrum of student needs and capabilities within group, individual, and remote learning environments. Able to collaborate with teachers to ensure student achievement. ● Proven background in student assessment administration, interpretation, and confidential records management.

● Demonstrated expertise in developing appropriate lessons and activities to optimize student outcomes while adhering to educational assessment/learning plan requirements.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Main Street Children’s Academy, Williamsville, NY 6/2023-present

Early Childhood Administrative Assistant

Sylvan Learning, Williamsville, NY 3/2023-6/2023

Director of Education

Observe/coach instructional staff, manage/deliver conference activities to families, drive sales, select/hire/train teachers, schedule/manage staff to control labor costs, manage customer accounts, administer assessments.

Arc Erie County, Tonawanda, NY 11/2023 – 5/2023

Special Education Teacher

Foster K-2nd grade students in 6:1:1 setting in self-help skills, academic and development. Collect data per IEP goals, attend CSE and faculty meetings.

Western New York Maritime Charter School, Buffalo, NY 8/2022 – 11/2023

Special Education Co-Teacher

Provided direct support to middle and high school students by delivering instruction through co-teaching strategies/models while working collaboratively with general education teachers. Developed and presented data and student work for IEP meetings and parent/teacher conferences and analyzed students’ academic strengths/weaknesses and provided interventions and differentiation strategies.

Strategic Measurement & Evaluation, Inc., Champaign, IL 2/2018 – Present Educational Test Scorer

Reinforce instructional decisions and guidance regarding student learning by scoring the New York State ELA and Math Assessments (Grades 3-8). Scoring the short answer passages and essays for the ELA and Math writing portion.

Erie 1 Boces, West Seneca, NY 7/2021 – 8/2021, 7/2022 – 8/2022

Special Education Teacher

Nurture academic, social, and emotional development of high school aged 6:1:1 classroom by supporting IEP goals/objectives and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team regarding quarterly progress monitoring, assigning staff duties, and maintaining daily parental contact.

Universal School, Buffalo Public School District, Buffalo, NY 8/2019 – 6/2021

Title 1 Intervention Teacher-Math/ELA

Strengthened academic outcomes for students (Grades K-10) exhibiting behavioral, educational, and social challenges via directed academic support. Shaped instructional direction with student performance monitoring and teacher collaboration. Successfully transitioned instruction from in person to an online format due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Bolstered ongoing learning by working with the 5-week summer school program (Grades 7-8).

Aspire of WNY, Cheektowaga, NY 6/2019 – 8/2019

Special Education Teacher

Fostered student growth within a 12:1:4 medically fragile high school aged classroom by supporting IEP goals/objectives and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team regarding quarterly progress monitoring. Administratively supported the program by entering data into IEPDirect/FastTrack, assigning staff duties, and leading weekly team meetings. Integrated community training to various locations, such as the park, zoo, and Erie County Fair. Bridged the connection between the program and home by sending home weekly newsletters/communications

Educate Online, Baltimore, MD 4/2012 – 10/2015

Tutor

Supplemented classroom instruction by tutoring K-12 math and reading with an online platform. Conveyed individualized tutoring for up to three students per hour.

Cantalician Center for Learning (Beyond Support Network), Depew, NY 12/2012 – 6/2013 Educational Evaluator/Special Education Teacher

Validated educational direction by scheduling and administering the initial EI/CPSE evaluation using LAP-3, E-LAP, and DAYC-2. Preserved information with IEPDirect data entry and writing appropriate reports. Attended EI/CPSE meetings.

Summit Educational Resources, Getzville, NY 8/2008 – 3/2010

Special Education/Early Autism Program Teacher

Delivered an intensive home-based program utilizing Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapy. Facilitated student success by partnering with a multidisciplinary team to assess outcomes via quarterly progress/annual reviews. Supported community integration efforts by accompanying the student/family.

Niagara Cerebral Palsy (Empower), Niagara Falls, NY 9/2003 – 8/2008

Special Education Teacher/Educational Evaluator/Special Education Itinerant Teacher

Guided student development by performing the initial EI/CPSE evaluation using Brigance,

Bracken, and HELP and attending subsequent meetings. Supported classroom safety and discipline while aiding students within integrated center based and SEIT situations via ABA Therapy. Supervised assistants. Developed a functional behavior analysis report and program.

Promoted professional development of team members as the onsite IEP Direct trainer. Standardized instructional focus by designing a center wide curriculum.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Substitute Teacher/Long-Term Substitute Teacher/Teacher Assistant 12/2013 – Present Ensure consistency in instruction and classroom management within multiple New York school districts.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Educational Technology, American Intercontinental University Hoffman Estates, IL

Bachelor of Science in Exceptional Education, State University of New York College at Buffalo Buffalo, NY

Permanent Certificate in Special Education (0-21)

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