Laura-Elizabeth McCabe
Chicago
Summary
Efficient, dedicated educator with twelve years of experience and a proven knowledge of classroom management, student assessment, leadership, and social-emotional learning. Focused on individual needs of diverse and English learners. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet academic and social-emotional needs of all students. Highly qualified and certified in Illinois.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MTSS Coordinator & Instructional Coach
Chicago Public Schools - Henry Elementary
2022.12 - Current
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Met diverse student population needs by planning and implementing lessons with wide variety of teaching strategies.
- Assisted classroom teachers in modifying classes and programs to verify compliance with IEPs and interventions.
- Worked with small groups of students to provide research based Tier II and Tier III interventions.
- Assisted faculty in securing materials to support instruction.
- Developed activities and strategies for improvement of instruction and student performance.
- Observed teachers in classrooms and offered insights to enhance teaching-learning situation.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Supervised small group instruction and provided actionable feedback to teachers.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Maintained confidentiality while recording and keeping detailed track of student performances.
- Reviewed formative and summative data and information from diagnostic tests to accurately assess students.
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs and identified research-based instructional strategies.
- Modeled small reading and math group lessons for daily or weekly instruction.
- Increased literacy benchmarks through instructional strategies and feedback.
- Developed staff members' attitudes, skills and knowledge through various professional development targeted topics.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Planned and presented biweekly MTSS and instructional practice professional development for teachers.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
K-4 Special Education Teacher
Chicago Public Schools - Henry Elementary
2018.08 - 2022.12
- 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.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBIS).
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
- Completed intensive leadership training and provided training to colleagues on applied behavior analysis.
- Provided research-based, targeted instruction addressing instructional goals and objectives noted in students' individualized educational programming.
Second Grade Teacher
Chicago Public Schools - Santiago Elementary
2012.08 - 2018.06
- Developed common core-based lesson plans with differentiated qualities targeting optimum student engagement.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Maintained a rigorous and supportive classroom environment in an ever-changing classroom setting.
- Used the MTSSS and IEP processes to evaluate student needs and facilitate student achievement.
- Tracked and employed data to ensure student academic growth.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Modeled lifelong learning and higher level thinking for students via instructional technology. Partnered consistently with parents, encouraging school-home connections.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Assessed student progress by administering formative and summative assessments and analyzing student data.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
Librarian, Technology Teacher
Villa Park District 45-Jefferson Middle School
2011.08 - 2012.06
- Implemented a comprehensive information literacy curriculum in the Middle School.
- Designed and taught integrated research skills and provide reading support.
- Collaborated with teachers to teach project-based research skills and develop curriculum using 21st century skills that incorporate the use of information literacy and technology.
- Promoted a lifelong love of reading and a robust reading culture through regularly scheduled book clubs, book talks, mock Newbery Awards, displays, etc.
- Ensured the library collection represents a diverse and multicultural range of authors and topics.
- Empowered students to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers.
- Played an active role in special events such as book fairs and author visits.
- Assisted with supervisory tasks, library monitoring and other duties as assigned.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Concordia University Chicago
River Forest, IL05.2024
LBS1 - Learning Behavior Specialist Endorsement -
Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL05.2011
Skills
- Student progress monitoring and reporting
- Extensive knowledge of SEL strategies
- Data Driven Lesson and Unit Planning
- Outstanding time management skills
- Advanced verbal communication skills
- Technology integration
- Classroom management
- Small group instruction
- Decision making, critical thinking, problem solving
- Self-Motivated and Solutions Oriented
- Relationship building through trust and patience
- All Microsoft programs; Excel, Word,
Powerpoint, etc. - Educational Technology: SMART Technologies, Google Suite and Apps for Education, Webinars, Blackboard, PowerSchool, ASPEN, IMPACT, Apple Technologies, ST Math, Dreambox, Lexia Learning, Reading A-Z, Learning A-Z, IXL, Summit Learning, BrainPop, Freckle, Amira.
Certification
- Professional Educator License # 864285
- ISBE Qualified Teacher Evaluator
- Illinois Reading Council (IRC), Region 3
- Member #1023776, International Reading Association (IRA)
- Member, Illinois Principal Association (IPA)
- Member, Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
- Member, Illinois Education Association (IEA)
- LEAP Innovations Personalized Learning Certified Teacher
- WILSON Reading System Certified Teacher
- Orton-Gillingham Trained Teacher
- MATH FOR ALL Certified Teacher
- Crisis Intervention/Safety Care Certified (CPI)
School Commitments
- Behavioral Health Team Member
- Continuous Improvement Work Plan (School Improvement) Team Member
- Student Support Team Member
- MTSS Team Lead & Member
- School Data Analysis Team Member
- Attendance Committee Lead & Member
- Climate and Culture Committee Lead & Member
- Talent Show Coordinator, Choir Co-Teacher
Timeline
MTSS Coordinator & Instructional Coach
Chicago Public Schools - Henry Elementary
2022.12 - Current
K-4 Special Education Teacher
Chicago Public Schools - Henry Elementary
2018.08 - 2022.12
Second Grade Teacher
Chicago Public Schools - Santiago Elementary
2012.08 - 2018.06
Librarian, Technology Teacher
Villa Park District 45-Jefferson Middle School
2011.08 - 2012.06
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Concordia University Chicago
LBS1 - Learning Behavior Specialist Endorsement -
Roosevelt University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Elmhurst University
- Professional Educator License # 864285
- ISBE Qualified Teacher Evaluator
- Illinois Reading Council (IRC), Region 3
- Member #1023776, International Reading Association (IRA)
- Member, Illinois Principal Association (IPA)
- Member, Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
- Member, Illinois Education Association (IEA)
- LEAP Innovations Personalized Learning Certified Teacher
- WILSON Reading System Certified Teacher
- Orton-Gillingham Trained Teacher
- MATH FOR ALL Certified Teacher
- Crisis Intervention/Safety Care Certified (CPI)
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