Miss Jessica Lamb

ELEMENTARY SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

518-791-7982
Jessica.lamb88@gmail.com
204 Meeting House Rd
Valley Falls, NY 12185
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Passionate and collaborative special educator focused on creating positive, student-
centered learning environments where all students have equitable opportunities to
flourish academically, socially and emotionally. Seven years experience working with
students with various learning and emotional needs both in an inclusion and pull-out
model. Adept at assessing student learning profiles, structuring instructional
methods to meet student needs, utilizing assessment data to inform instruction and
collaborating with other education professionals to differentiate instruction within
the classroom to ensure academic success for all students.

EDUCATION TEACHING EXPERIENCE

MASTER OF EDUCATION ELEMENTARY SPECIAL EDUCATOR
Literacy Mettawee Community School | July 2011 - Present
College of Saint Rose Provides direct instruction to students with disabilities across multiple grade levels (K-6).
2013-2016 Assists general education teachers in differentiating the general education classroom
curriculum to provide all learners the opportunity to achieve grade-level objectives and
BACHELOR OF ARTS individual goals. Works closely with general educators and other professionals (SLP, OT, PT,
Mathematics (Endorsement: Elementary Behaviorist) to develop accommodations and modifications to make learning accessible to
and Special Education students in an inclusive environment. Collaborate regularly with other educators,
professionals and parents to develop and implement individualized education plans with
Castleton State University goals and objectives tailored to meet the needs of learners. Conducts initial and triennial
2006-2009 evaluations. Serves as the Educational Support Team coordinator:
• Provides direct instruction in the core academic areas using evidence-based practices
CERTIFICATIONS in a variety of different educational models (Co-teaching, small and 1:1 groups, pull-
NEW YORK CERTIFICATIONS out).
• Serves students with various disabilities including specific learning disability,
Childhood Education
intellectual disability, autism and emotional disturbance.
Grades 1-6 (Professional) • Integrates technology and multimedia into lessons to engage and enhance student
Students with Disabilities learning including the use of assistive technology.
Birth- Grade 6 (Professional) • Conducts functional behavioral assessments and analyzes the data to develop and
Literacy implement behavioral intervention plans.
Birth- Grade 6 (Professional) • Maintains positive home-to-school communications with families through a variety of
communication methods.
• Progress monitors using curriculum-based measures (DIBLES, Fountas and Pinnell,
VERMONT CERTIFICATIONS
etc.) and utilizes data to determine effectiveness of interventions.
Elementary Education • Proficient in teaching a variety of research-based intervention programs (Wilson
Grades K-6 (Level I) Reading, SPIRE, Fountas and Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention, Words Their Way).
Special Education • A member of the Mettawee leadership team working as a collaborative member to
Grades K-8 (Level II) develop a school-wide continuous improvement plan (CIP) focusing on the current
needs of the school as determined through a thorough needs assessment and aligned
PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO to district and building visions.

CORE COMPETENCIES
For more
• Develop and Implement individualized • Common Core aligned goals
information, visit my
education plans • Technology Integration
professional
• Classroom Management • Creative lesson planning
portfolio.
• Behavioral Strategies • Working as part of a student-oriented
www.jessicalamb.weebly.com • Curriculum Development team