Rory Lally

-Gained hands-on experience supporting the social-emotional and behavioral needs of adolescents while working alongside a school social worker, strengthening skills in advocacy, crisis response, relationship-building, and trauma-informed practice.

-Served as acting classroom teacher for six months in an alternative special education high school setting, assuming full responsibility for instruction, classroom management, and student support services.
-Developed and implemented individualized lesson plans aligned with students’ IEP goals, social-emotional learning (SEL) objectives, and academic needs.

-Collaborated closely with the classroom social worker to support students’ social, emotional, and behavioral development.
-Assisted in the design and facilitation of SEL curriculum, daily community-building activities, and morning wellness check-ins.
-Supported students during periods of emotional distress by implementing individualized behavioral and coping strategies.

• Supported students with disabilities in a Career and Technical Education (CTE) program focused on workforce readiness, employability skills, and independent living.

• Provided individualized coaching and mentorship to help students develop professional behaviors, workplace communication, and job readiness skills.

• Facilitated hands-on vocational training in building maintenance, custodial services, podcast production, public speaking, scriptwriting, and emerging technologies including 3D printing.

• Reinforced real-world employment expectations by evaluating student performance, attendance, teamwork, and workplace conduct through daily wage and performance assessments.

• Guided students in completing wage calculations, interpreting earnings, and understanding payroll procedures to promote financial literacy and workplace preparedness.

• Assisted students in developing resumes, interview skills, and career exploration plans aligned with their strengths and vocational interests.

• Provided one-on-one support to a preschool-aged child with behavioral and emotional regulation challenges in an inclusive summer camp setting.
• Implemented individualized behavior support strategies to promote emotional regulation, positive social interactions, and successful participation in daily activities.
• Utilized trauma-informed, strengths-based approaches to foster trust, engagement, and developmental growth.