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Barbara Lord

Pocomoke City,MD

Summary

Disciplined professional experienced in document management and time management. Offers skills in recordkeeping, knowledge of information security practices and background in office standards. Looking to put knowledge and abilities to good use in clerical position focused on information and document oversight.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Reading Intervention Teacher

Wicomico County Board Of Education
Fruitland, MD
08.2020 - 06.2022
  • Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
  • Implemented tracking tools to evaluate successes and areas in need of improvement.
  • Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
  • Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
  • Taught reading acquisition skills to individuals and small groups.
  • Created tools for instruction and behavioral support.

Substitute Teacher K-3

Wicomico County Board Of Education
Fruitland, MD
08.2018 - 06.2020
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
  • Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.

Special Education Teacher

Wicomico County Board Of Education
Fruitland, MD
08.2008 - 06.2018
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.

Elementary Education Teacher (1-2)

St. Mary's County Public Schools
Park Hall, MD
08.1998 - 06.2008
  • Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.

Special Education Teacher (K-5)

St. Mary's County Public Schools
Lexington Park, MD
08.1985 - 06.1998
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Certification in Elementary Special Education

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD
05.1985

Skills

  • Instructional Strategies
  • Staff Meetings
  • Social Behaviors
  • Behavior Modeling
  • Industry Best Practices
  • Expectation Management
  • Support Networks
  • Positive Reinforcement Methods

Timeline

Reading Intervention Teacher

Wicomico County Board Of Education
08.2020 - 06.2022

Substitute Teacher K-3

Wicomico County Board Of Education
08.2018 - 06.2020

Special Education Teacher

Wicomico County Board Of Education
08.2008 - 06.2018

Elementary Education Teacher (1-2)

St. Mary's County Public Schools
08.1998 - 06.2008

Special Education Teacher (K-5)

St. Mary's County Public Schools
08.1985 - 06.1998

Bachelor of Science - Certification in Elementary Special Education

Frostburg State University
Barbara Lord