Lori Becker Zisook
Buffalo Grove
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Coordinator with a proven track record at Keshet Day School, adept at fostering inclusive education through collaborative leadership and strong organizational skills. Successfully developed partnerships that enhanced student relations and social skills development, while implementing tailored educational strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Coordinator
Keshet Day School
01.1999 - 08.2024
- Served as a liaison between K-12 students receiving standard education, and neurodiverse students, housed in the same school building.
- Developed partnerships with staff, students and parents, in order to foster relationships, and build awareness of inclusive education.
- Organized, planned and implemented educational activities, field trips and overnights between
- Hired 1:1 staff members to accompany students who attended events with their same age peers.
Special Education Teacher
Park Ridge District 64 Elementary Schools
08.1984 - 08.1991
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education - LBS1
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZSkills
- Organizational skills
- Collaborative leadership
- Social skills development
- Student relations
Keshet Value Award for Patience
Yearly award presented to staff, based on organization's core values.
Timeline
Special Education Coordinator
Keshet Day School
01.1999 - 08.2024
Special Education Teacher
Park Ridge District 64 Elementary Schools
08.1984 - 08.1991
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education - LBS1
Arizona State University
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