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Olatungie Lightfoot-Taylor

Haverhill

Summary

Dynamic Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Lawrence Public Schools, adept at modifying curricula and employing effective classroom management techniques. Skilled in crisis prevention and intervention, I have successfully improved student behaviors and fostered strong relationships, enhancing academic and social skills for diverse learners.

Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Lawrence Public Schools Usd 497
08.2016 - Current
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Instructed students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.

Behavior Interventionist

Lawrence Public Schools Usd 497
01.2016 - 08.2016
  • Developed intervention plans based on established guidelines and individual needs.
  • Improved behaviors through modeling, role-playing and other effective strategies.
  • Met with teachers to establish goals for students in intervention program.
  • Helped students build skills to navigate typical academic and social situations.

Assistant Program Director

NFI
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Assisted program director with developing budget and schedule.
  • Conducted performance reviews to provide feedback to staff for improvements.

Education

Master of Education - Education

Cambridge College
Cambridge, MA
06-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Merrimack College
North Andover, MA
05-2008

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Merrimack College
North Andover, MA
05-2008

Skills

  • Excellent classroom management
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Relationship building
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Crisis prevention and intervention

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Lawrence Public Schools Usd 497
08.2016 - Current

Behavior Interventionist

Lawrence Public Schools Usd 497
01.2016 - 08.2016

Assistant Program Director

NFI
01.2014 - 01.2016

Master of Education - Education

Cambridge College

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Merrimack College

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Merrimack College
Olatungie Lightfoot-Taylor