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LAUREN TRAUB

Wilmington

Summary

Results-driven Special Education Director with a strong background in developing and executing innovative programs for diverse learners. Skilled in creating efficient systems to enhance educational outcomes and ensure compliance with IDEA and Section 504 regulations. Passionate about fostering inclusive learning environments through technology and effective instructional strategies. Known for building strong relationships with colleagues, families, and community stakeholders, driving meaningful change in special education through continuous growth and leadership.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Learning Support

Newark Charter School
08.2022 - Current
  • Oversee special education, MTSS programming, and student support services for 3,000+ K-12 students
  • Supervise, evaluate, and coach a team of 25+ professionals, including service providers, interventionists, school psychologists, MLL teachers, and special education coordinators.
  • Develop and implement streamlined compliance and documentation procedures for IEPs, 504s, homebound instruction, and mental health supports
  • Manage special education reporting, DOE audits, and Consolidated Grant processes
  • Serve as district liaison for state initiatives, including Erin's Law and prison education programs
  • Develop MTSS framework and systems for four school buildings across K-12 organization and coordinate training, implementation, data collection and analysis, and ongoing improvements
  • Coordinate and manage assistive technology for student-specific needs across K-12
  • Manage hiring, planning, programming, and daily operations for Extended School Year and 12 month services
  • Design and deliver professional learning to staff and teams about special education and MTSS
  • Serve as homeless and foster care liaison for K-12 students (November 2021-December of 2022)

Assistant Director of Learning Support

Newark Charter School
07.2021 - 07.2022

MTSS, PBIS, and School Testing Coordinator

Phillis Wheatley Community School
06.2019 - 06.2021
  • Revamped MTSS programming, leading to increased academic and behavioral success among PK-8 students.
  • Designed and implemented a reading intervention program yielding the highest fluency gains in a network of five charter school.
  • Designed and managed school-wide MTSS data collection, analysis, and action-planning processes.
  • Led school-wide professional development on MTSS fidelity and accommodations implementation.
  • Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) for high-needs students.
  • Managed Section 504 eligibility, accommodations planning, and compliance documentation.
  • Supervised and coached Multilingual Learner (MLL) educators, yielding average gains of 10 percentile points on NWEA Reading Assessment.
  • Coordinated universal screening, progress monitoring, benchmark, interim, and state assessments.
  • Organized and coordinated PBIS programming, incentives, and events.
  • Supported teachers with instructional design, delivery, and adaptation during the transition to distance learning.

Middle School Special Education Teacher, ELA

Phillis Wheatley Community School
08.2018 - 05.2019
  • Achieved 90% conditional growth on NWEA Reading Assessment for students with disabilities.
  • Developed streamlined tracking systems for IEP documentation and student progress monitoring.
  • Coached teachers on effective lesson design and data management.

ELA/Project-Based Learning Lab Teacher

Phillis Wheatley Community School
08.2015 - 05.2018
  • Created and implemented a literacy-focused, technology-integrated curriculum for 300+ students in a 1:1 computer lab setting.
  • Improved reading quiz mastery rates from 50% to 90% using Applied Behavior Analysis strategies.
  • Led network-wide professional development about data and curriculum planning practices.

Response to Intervention (RTI) Coordinator

Clark Preparatory Academy
01.2014 - 05.2015
  • Managed RTI processes, 504 eligibility, FBA/BIP development, and PBIS programming.
  • Led school-wide trainings on classroom management, positive behavior support, and accommodations.

English Department Chair, 9th-10th Grade English Inclusion Teacher

Clark Preparatory Academy
07.2011 - 12.2013
  • Designed and delivered differentiated, standards-based English I & II instruction and literacy intervention.
  • Provided feedback and instructional coaching to ELA teachers.

9th-10th Grade English Teacher, Dance Team Founder and Coach

Abramson Science and Technology Charter School
08.2007 - 05.2011
  • Created and implemented standards-based lesson plans for English I and II
  • Organized and led student events, including pep rallies, spirit days, parades, and annual Poetry Slams.

Education

Master of Arts - Exceptional Student Education

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL
05-2014

Bachelor of Arts - English Education

University of Delaware
Newark, DE
05-2007

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Problem-solving
  • Adaptable
  • Resourceful
  • Detail-oriented
  • Leadership
  • Project management
  • Expertise in IDEA and Section 504 regulations
  • Workflow optimization
  • System implementation
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Effective instructional practices
  • Educational technology integration
  • Relationship building
  • Diverse stakeholders
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Apps

Certification

  • Delaware Continuing License
  • Secondary English Language Arts Teacher (Grades 6-12)
  • Special Education Teacher of Students with Disabilities (Grades K-12)
  • Director of Special Education, 06/30/25

Professional Achievements

SEAL (Special Education Administrative Leadership), 2023-2025

  • Earned Director of Special Education credential through administrative fellowship.
  • Conducted an action research that resulted in measurable improvement in K-12 IEP development.


Leading Educators, 2012-2014 

  • Earned Teacher-Leader endorsement through teacher-leadership fellowship,.
  • Conducted an action research project that resulted in improved GPA attainment for at-risk high school students.

Timeline

Director of Learning Support

Newark Charter School
08.2022 - Current

Assistant Director of Learning Support

Newark Charter School
07.2021 - 07.2022

MTSS, PBIS, and School Testing Coordinator

Phillis Wheatley Community School
06.2019 - 06.2021

Middle School Special Education Teacher, ELA

Phillis Wheatley Community School
08.2018 - 05.2019

ELA/Project-Based Learning Lab Teacher

Phillis Wheatley Community School
08.2015 - 05.2018

Response to Intervention (RTI) Coordinator

Clark Preparatory Academy
01.2014 - 05.2015

English Department Chair, 9th-10th Grade English Inclusion Teacher

Clark Preparatory Academy
07.2011 - 12.2013

9th-10th Grade English Teacher, Dance Team Founder and Coach

Abramson Science and Technology Charter School
08.2007 - 05.2011

Master of Arts - Exceptional Student Education

University of West Florida

Bachelor of Arts - English Education

University of Delaware
LAUREN TRAUB