Lorraine Shea
Middleboro
Summary
Versatile and dedicated teacher/tutor with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Tutor
Brockton Public Schools
Brockton, MA
09.2001 - 06.2023
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback and support.
- Assisted students in developing study skills and strategies.
- Used variety of teaching methods to successfully help wide range of students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Humanities
Lesley University
Cambridge, MAAssociate of Applied Science - Education
Casper College
Casper, WYHigh School Diploma -
Hoosac Valley High
Cheshire, MA06.1977
Skills
- Field Trip Supervision
- Study Support Materials
- Heavy Lifting
- Social and Group Settings
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Cognitive Disabilities Knowledge
- IEP Goals
- Skills Strategies
- Behavioral Plan Management
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Class Instruction
Timeline
Special Education Tutor
Brockton Public Schools
09.2001 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Humanities
Lesley University
Associate of Applied Science - Education
Casper College
High School Diploma -
Hoosac Valley High