Laurie M. Woods

**** *** ***** *** *** Haven IN~ 46774 adt131@r.postjobfree.com ~ 703-***-****

Professional Summary

Skilled educational professional with over 18 years of experience. Accomplished teacher, administrator, consultant, case manager/ family service coordinator and diagnostician in the field of education and rehabilitation. Educational entrepreneur providing community based educational services. Experiential background providing developmental and rehabilitative services to individuals with autism, sensory, visual, and cognitive impairment. Strong written and verbal skills, with an emphasis on documentation, evaluation, and report generation.

License

Valid New York Teaching License/May be reciprocated in Indiana

Related Work Experience

Early Childhood/Elementary Educator, Arcola United Methodist Church, Arcola, VA, June 2014-March 2020

Provide center based after school instruction to children ages 18 months-10 years. Curriculum based instruction with family involvement.

Instructor, Educational Connections, Fairfax, VA, April 2013-November 2013

Provide private in home tutoring for children K-18. Subject areas include English, Reading Comprehension, Math, Science and Social Studies. Administrate educational evaluations for future placement. In addition to instruction, meet with parents/family to discuss progress and areas of continued need.

Educator/Administrative Assistant, Virginia Tutoring, Reston, VA, June 2008-August 2012

Provide developmentally appropriate instruction in center- and home-based settings for children with various educational needs. Small group and individualized educational services provided to young children at risk for developmental delay (as identified via No Child Left Behind Federal Initiative). Provide administrative assistance to program director. Responsibilities included, but not limited to, information dissemination to staff, processing No Child Left Behind data, and organizing vendor materials.

Instructional Facilitator/Director/Owner, LMN Tutoring, Coral Springs, FL, June 2004-June 2008

Provided supplemental instruction to students ages 5-13 in reading, mathematics, phonics, spelling, vocabulary and writing, as well as offer guidance for improving study skills vital to continuing success. Conducted standardized testing to determine present level of functioning for incoming students as well as monitored ongoing progress.

Early Intervention Specialist, Lighthouse of Broward Co., Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Sept. 1999-June 2001

Facilitated Home and center-based special instruction and service coordination for children birth through three years with disabilities and their families. Responsibilities included referral intake, evaluations, Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) development, and interagency meetings. Successfully developed and implemented a developmentally appropriate early intervention program for infants and toddlers with visual impairment.

Rehabilitation Specialist/Orientation and Mobility Instructor, Diocese of Brooklyn, NY, Aug. 1986-Nov. 1989

Coordinated transition activities (e.g. public transportation), as well as daily living skills instruction for individuals with visual impairment entering the community and workforce. Accessed employment opportunities, elicit community resources, participated as liaison between students and potential employees, provided follow up services for post-transition students.

Education

Master of Science, Special Education

St. John’s University, Graduated June 1994

Bachelor of Science, Special Education

St. John’s University, Graduated May 1984

Professional Memberships

Kappa Delta Pi Educational Honor Society

Council for Exceptional Children

Volunteer Service

ESL Teacher, Reston Interfaith, Reston, VA, January 2012-Present

Teach English language, writing, speaking, and reading skills to non-native English speaking adults.

Classroom and Library Assistant, Sunrise Valley Elementary School, Reston, VA, September 2010-Present

Provide assistance to classroom teacher and campus librarian. Responsibilities included, but not limited to, instructional assistance, homework dissemination, and resource instruction. Library duties included locating appropriate reading materials, story time presentations, book check out, returns, and re-shelving.

Library Assistant, Sterling Public Library, Sterling, VA, October 2010-December 2010

Provide assistance to patrons in locating and processing various literary materials. Participate in various administrative duties including organizing and disseminating materials.

References available upon request

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