Amanda Lawson
Hopewell
Summary
Dedicated Learning Specialist with expertise in individualized learning plans, special needs advocacy, and effective communication. Committed to fostering inclusive environments and enhancing instructional strategies to maximize student performance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Learning Specialist
Prince George County Public Schools
Prince George
08.2023 - Current
- Developed individualized learning plans for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to enhance instructional strategies and resources.
- Implemented assessments to monitor student progress and engagement.
- Analyzed data to identify trends in student performance and needs.
- Advocated for students with special needs within school policies and programs.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
- Maintained focused, inclusive, and supportive learning environments.
- Prepared visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to foster learning.
- Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms, and coordinated documents for teachers.
- Attended IEP meetings as part of a multidisciplinary team providing support services for students with special needs.
- Analyzed data from standardized tests and other forms of assessment information in order to inform instructional decisions.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of each learner.
- Monitored student performance in order to measure academic growth over time.
- Collaborated with other educators on curriculum design and implementation strategies.
- Participated in professional development activities related to teaching and learning best practices.
- Assisted in the development of Individual Education Plans.
- Prepared reports summarizing results from observations, assessments, conferences for review by school leadership teams.
- Developed customized learning plans for students with disabilities.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to create a safe and effective learning environment.
- Established positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues to ensure successful learning experiences.
Learning Specialist
Hopewell City Public Schools
Hopewell
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Developed individualized learning plans for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to enhance instructional strategies and resources.
- Implemented assessments to monitor student progress and engagement.
- Analyzed data to identify trends in student performance and needs.
- Advocated for students with special needs within school policies and programs.
Education
Masters of Education - Gifted Curriuclum
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12-2021
Bachelor of Science - Child Studies
Post University
Waterbury, CT08-2018
Skills
- Individualized learning plans
- Instructional strategy development
- Student performance analysis
- Special needs advocacy
- Behavioral management strategies
- Collaborative curriculum design
- Progress monitoring
- Effective communication
- Professional development participation
- Virtual classroom management
- Enrichment activities
- IEP compliance
- Documentation
- Lesson implementation
- Student engagement
Timeline
Learning Specialist
Prince George County Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Learning Specialist
Hopewell City Public Schools
06.2022 - 06.2023
Masters of Education - Gifted Curriuclum
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Child Studies
Post University