Special Education Teacher
Resume:
Lauren E. Schuh *** Eastern Ave Apt #**
West Bend, WI 53095
**************@*****.***
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Aspiring Special Education Teacher with six years of experience working with people with disabilities. I am a target-driven leader who evaluates each individual and creates a plan for success. With specific targets in mind, I collaborate with colleagues to identify positive ways to reach each individual student’s goal at their own personal level. I have experience with a wide range/level of disabilities which has allowed me to grow my strengths while diversifying my skills and teaching methods. My coachability affords me the unique ability to expand my breadth of knowledge and hone my skills to the betterment of those I instruct. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Shorewood School District Shorewood, WI 2016-Current Special Education Aide performing as Student Teacher (2019-current). Responsible for teaching and assisting with personal and academic skills. Duties include:
• Teaching students transitional skills that apply to life after high school
• Teaching academic skills
• Promoting independence and appropriate behavior
iLIFE Financial Management Services Shorewood, WI 2016-Current Daily Living Skills Coach. Responsible for supervising cooking, shopping and everyday activities. Duties include:
• Teaching cooking methods
• Displaying proper and safe ways to hold utensils
• Allowing persons to find and follow recipes independently
• Promoting independence
Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin Family Services West Allis, WI 2018-2019 Life Coach and Job Coach. Responsible for ensuring students’ safety, transportation, schedules, care, and job coaching. Duties include:
• Lesson planning and instruction
• Reviewing and assisting with schoolwork
• Working on IEP goals
Shorewood Recreation and Community Services Shorewood, WI Summer 2018 Sign Language Teacher. Responsible for teaching elementary and middle school students the introduction to American Sign Language. Duties include:
• Lesson planning
• Being knowledgeable in ASL
• Assessing students’ knowledge
School District of Slinger Slinger, WI 2014-2015
Teaching Assistant. Responsible for assisting students with their transitional life skills. Duties include:
• Implementing and structuring the Transitional Coffee Shop program
• Supervising students with disabilities in the classroom and school-wide setting EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science - Exceptional Education: Early Adolescence – Adolescence Anticipated graduation May 2020 University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, School of Education Slinger High School, Slinger, WI January 2016
HOBBIES AND EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin Family Services Events Attending Best Buddies Events
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