Laura Rothamer
Lisle
Summary
Dedicated Transition Teacher with expertise in IEP development, collaboration, and life skills instruction. Proven ability to foster community partnerships and enhance student independence.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Transition Teacher
Community High School District 99
Downers Grove, IL
08.2016 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans for students transitioning to post-secondary environments.
- Collaborated with other teachers and related service staff members to enhance life skills and foster independence among students with disabilities.
- Coordinated and collaborated with families and community resources to support student transitions effectively.
- Implemented assessment tools to track student progress and adjust instructional strategies accordingly.
- Created multiple community partnerships to support volunteer opportunities for students .
Special Education Teacher
LADSE
Darien, IL
08.2013 - 06.2016
- Developed individualized education plans for students with significant disabilities and medical needs in junior high
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to implement specialized instructional strategies.
- Initiated monthly community training opportunities for students im multiple classrooms at the junior high level
Special Education Teacher
Champaign Unit 4
Champion, NE
08.2011 - 06.2013
- Developed individualized education plans tailored to student needs and learning goals.
- Creating community - based training and volunteering opportunities for students at the high school level.
- Facilitated communication between parents, educators, and support staff to enhance student outcomes.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
Education
No Degree - Engligh Language Learners
American College of Education
Indianapolis, INBachelor of Science - Special Education
University of Illinois
Champaign, IL 05-2011
Master of Science - Instructional Technology And Coaching
National Louis University
Chicago, IL06-2022
Skills
- Life skills teaching
- IEP development
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaboration with team members
- Local Community Partnerships
- Creating hands on materials
- Data collection systems
Timeline
Transition Teacher
Community High School District 99
08.2016 - Current
Special Education Teacher
LADSE
08.2013 - 06.2016
Special Education Teacher
Champaign Unit 4
08.2011 - 06.2013
No Degree - Engligh Language Learners
American College of Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of Illinois
Master of Science - Instructional Technology And Coaching
National Louis University