Lori A. Hansen
Millsboro,DE
Summary
Special Education Teacher with a focus on individual student needs across academic and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in designing and implementing hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in constant communication, patience, and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Special Education Teacher
Indian River School District
07.2024 - Current
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- 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.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Established safe play environment for students.
- Assessed student achievement through data analysis and maintained appropriate documentation for school-based and individual reporting purposes.
- Developed data-taking mechanisms and analysis to drive instruction and monitor student progress.
- Developed positive relationships with colleagues and students within classroom to implement full-inclusion model.
- Prepared, scheduled and led IEPs to provide right help to meet child's present needs.
- Implemented positive discipline strategies to manage student behavior and build relationships.
- Redirected poor behavior using positive reinforcement method, resulting in decrease in tantrums in classroom.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving skills through active exploration games and activities.
Teacher
East Millsboro Elementary
08.2023 - Current
- Taught a multi-grade level classroom with students in grades first through fifth
- Taught all subject areas on multiple instructional levels
- Taught children with Other Health Impairments, Mild Intellectual Disabilities and Autism
- Maintained daily contact with parents and communicate with administration on a weekly basis regarding student needs
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Multi-Language Learner/Reading Interventionist
Howard T. Ennis
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Screened students with significant cognitive impairments and those with autism to determine if they qualify for multi-language learner services
- In addition, taught students who qualify for multi-language learner services and administer the WIDA Access and WIDA Alt
- As part of the reading interventionist role, I supported students with their reading skills by utilizing Bookworms and Iready
- Provided support and instructional materials to staff for reading instruction
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
- Helped students prepare for standardized tests and reviewed results against objectives after completion.
- Utilized diverse approaches in teaching, technology, and behavior modification.
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
- Maintained records of ongoing assessments and documentation of updates.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
Special Education Coordinator
Long Neck Elementary School
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Ensured the compliance of procedures and/or regulations relating to special education programs and services
- Assisted teachers in the development and execution of instructional goals and creating and adjusting accommodations
- Supported staff with monitoring and assessing students using the Multi-Tier System of Supports model
- Was a liaison to staff members for providing information regarding special education and district policies
- Reviewed and audited all IEP documents and expiration dates for compliance
- Collaborated with related services and other outside agencies to coordinate services
- In addition, facilitated IEP meetings and supported parents with understanding special education regulations and services available for their child and family
- Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
- Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
Preschool Special Education Teacher
Long Neck Elementary School
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Taught four year old students with developmental delays, speech impairments and English Language Learners
- Taught daily living skills, social-emotional skills, language skills and pre-k academics
- Maintained daily contact with parents via daily communication logs, emails, phone calls and monthly newsletters
- Collaborated with the speech therapist, occupational therapist and physical therapist implementing and improving student progress on IEP goals
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- 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.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Established safe play environment for students.
- Developed and taught engaging and developmentally appropriate lesson plans to differentiate needs for learners.
- Engaged students with specialized play and educational activities to boost learning.
- Assessed student achievement through data analysis and maintained appropriate documentation for school-based and individual reporting purposes.
- Implemented positive discipline strategies to manage student behavior and build relationships.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving skills through active exploration games and activities.
Preschool Special Education Teacher
North Georgetown Elementary School
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Taught four year old students with developmental delays, speech impairments and English Language Learners
- Taught daily living skills, social-emotional skills, language skills and pre-k academics
- Maintained daily contact with parents via daily communication logs, emails, phone calls and monthly newsletters
- Collaborated with the speech therapist, occupational therapist and physical therapist implementing and improving student progress on IEP goals
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Established safe play environment for students.
- Developed and taught engaging and developmentally appropriate lesson plans to differentiate needs for learners.
- Engaged students with specialized play and educational activities to boost learning.
- Assessed student achievement through data analysis and maintained appropriate documentation for school-based and individual reporting purposes.
- Implemented positive discipline strategies to manage student behavior and build relationships.
- Redirected poor behavior using positive reinforcement method, resulting in decrease in tantrums in classroom.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving skills through active exploration games and activities.
Preschool Autism Teacher
Sussex Consortium
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Taught four year old students, with autism, in self-contained and mainstream settings
- Taught daily living skills, social-emotional skills, and pre-k academics
- Maintained daily contact with parents through communication books, emails, phone calls and monthly newsletters
- Worked with speech therapists, occupational therapists and school psychologists implementing and improving student progress on IEP goals
- Knowledge and experience working with PECS and Pyramid Approach methodologies
- Pyramid Approach trained
- Co-chair with implementing Delaware STARS into the preschool program
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
Preschool Special Education Teacher
North Laurel Elementary Schools
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Taught four year students with autism, speech impairments, learning disabilities and significant cognitive disabilities in a mainstream setting
- Taught daily living skills, social-emotional skills, and pre-k academics
- Maintained daily contact with parents via daily communication logs, emails, phone calls and monthly newsletters
- Worked with speech therapists, occupational therapists and school psychologists implementing and improving student progress on IEP goals
- Chair of the Positive Behavior Support committee
Self-Contained, Grades 1st – 4th
North Laurel Elementary Schools
08.2012 - 08.2014
- Taught students with autism, mild to moderate intellectual disabilities and learning disabilities for all subject areas
- Curriculum was based on the Extended Grade Band Standards
- Implemented Learning Focus Strategies for all areas of instruction
- Assisted with implementing goals for occupational and speech therapy within the classroom
- Created IEPs behavior modification plans and assessments to improve learning
- Trained and assessed students for DCAS-Alt 1 assessments
- Incorporated the use of picture communication and sign language into the classroom setting
Fifth Grade Special Education Teacher
Laurel Intermediate School
08.2010 - 08.2012
- Taught students in a TAM setting for all subject areas, with an emphasis in the subject areas of language arts and social studies
- Classification of students consisted of learning disabilities and other health impairments
- Created IEPs, behavior modification plans and assessments to improve student learning
- Implemented Learning Focus Strategies into all areas of instruction, as well as, technology
- Participated on the Positive Behavior Support committee
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
Moderate Cognitive Impaired Teacher
Blossomland Learning Center
08.2002 - 06.2010
- Company Overview: School for students with cognitive impairments
- Taught students with moderate cognitive impairments, ages six to nine years of age in a self-contained, center based setting
- Taught daily living skills, Pre-K academics, and sensory integration
- Maintained daily contact with parents via daily notes in notebooks and phone calls
- Assisted with implementing goals for physical, occupation and speech therapy for use within the classroom
- Experience with creating IEPs, progress reports and behavior management plans
- Incorporated the use of picture communication and sign language into the classroom setting
- A participant on the School Improvement Committee in developing and implementing our initial Positive Behavior Support program
- In addition, participated on a variety of committees for the school
- School for students with cognitive impairments
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Moderate Cognitive Impaired Teacher at off-site classroom operated by Blossomland Learning Center
Blossomland Learning Center
08.2001 - 08.2002
- Taught students with moderate cognitive impairments, ages ten to thirteen in a self-contained classroom in a regular education setting
- Co-creater in 'Reading Pal' program for the MOCI and classroom and a fourth grade learning disability classroom
- Began implementation for integrating MOCI students within regular education activities
- Coordinated field trips for community based instruction
- Completed IEPs, AUEN assessments, MI-ACCESS and Medicaid
- Experience with creating IEPs and progress reports
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Permanent Substitute Teacher
04.2000 - 08.2001
- Carried our responsibilities of MOCI, SCI and SXI classrooms when teacher was absent
- Duration of a teacher’s absence was from one to nine weeks
- Taught all age levels from three to twenty-six
- Instructed in areas of academics, community based instruction, job training and sensory awareness
- Completed Medicaid information, AUEN assessments, IEPs and various other information during a teacher’s absence
Group II Teacher (Grades Second – Third)
Chesapeake Bay Academy
08.1998 - 06.1999
- Taught all subject areas in a private school setting for students with special needs
- Group II consisted primarily of students with learning disabilities, autism and educable cognitive impairments
- One-on-one instruction was provided for reading and math
- When needed, individualized instruction and modifications were provided for other subject areas
- Coordinated field trips in the community for Groups I and II
- Was in daily contact with parents regarding classroom behavior, report cards and IEPs
Mathematics Learning Disability Teacher
North Stafford High School
01.1997 - 02.1998
- Taught Algebra I Parts I and II, Consumer Mathematics and Informal Geometry to all grade levels
- Taught in both inclusion and self-contained settings
- Developed organized daily lessons and incorporated technology into numerous lessons
- Developed modifications for students on caseload for other subject areas
- Assessed students for triennial evaluations and participated in child study and IEP meetings
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Bloomsburg University
Bloomsburg, PA12.1996
Autism Certification - undefined
Wilmington University
11.2015
Master of Education - Pre-Primary Impairments
Grand Valley University
Allendale, MI08.2003
Skills
- Early childhood education
- Classroom organization
- Cognitive development
- IEP implementation
- Positive reinforcement
- Special education
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Excellent classroom management
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Motivating students
- IEP and BIP implementation
Accomplishments
Member of the Leadership Board of the Delaware Institute of Excellence in Early Childhood (DIEEC) (February 2025 – December 2028)
Special Education Ambassador for Long Neck (2020-2021)
Long Neck Elementary’s Teacher of the Year (2018-2019)
Mentor - Laurel (2011 – 2012)
Education Association Secretary (9/07 – 8/08, 8/09 – 6/10)
Education Association Treasurer (8/01 – 12/04)
Education Association President (1/05 – 8/07)
Recognized as Teacher of the Quarter (9/97 – 11/97)
North Stafford High School JV cheerleading coach
North Stafford High School Senior class sponsor assistant
Dean’s List six semesters (undergrad)
Certification
- Pennsylvania, To Teach Mentally/Physically Handicapped (K-12)
- Delaware, Early Childhood Special Education – Birth to Grade 2, Teacher of Early Childhood Birth to Grade 2, Teacher of Elementary Grades K-6, Teacher of Exceptional Children Grades K – 12, Teacher of Students with Autism or Students with Severe Intellectual Disabilities Grades K-12
Activities
- Member of the Leadership Board of the Delaware Institute of Excellence in Early Childhood (DIEEC), 02/01/25 - 12/01/28
- Special Education Ambassador for Long Neck, 2020 - 2021
- Long Neck Elementary’s Teacher of the Year, 2018 - 2019
- Mentor, 2011 - 2012
- Education Association Secretary, 09/01/07 - 08/01/08, 08/01/09 - 06/01/10
- Education Association Treasurer, 08/01/01 - 12/01/04
- Education Association President, 01/01/05 - 08/01/07
- Recognized as Teacher of the Quarter, 09/01/97 - 11/01/97
- North Stafford High School JV cheerleading coach
- North Stafford High School Senior class sponsor assistant
- Dean’s List six semesters (undergrad)
Timeline
Preschool Special Education Teacher
Indian River School District
07.2024 - Current
Teacher
East Millsboro Elementary
08.2023 - Current
Multi-Language Learner/Reading Interventionist
Howard T. Ennis
08.2021 - 08.2022
Special Education Coordinator
Long Neck Elementary School
08.2019 - 08.2021
Preschool Special Education Teacher
Long Neck Elementary School
08.2017 - 08.2019
Preschool Special Education Teacher
North Georgetown Elementary School
08.2016 - 08.2017
Preschool Autism Teacher
Sussex Consortium
08.2015 - 06.2016
Preschool Special Education Teacher
North Laurel Elementary Schools
08.2014 - 08.2015
Self-Contained, Grades 1st – 4th
North Laurel Elementary Schools
08.2012 - 08.2014
Fifth Grade Special Education Teacher
Laurel Intermediate School
08.2010 - 08.2012
Moderate Cognitive Impaired Teacher
Blossomland Learning Center
08.2002 - 06.2010
Moderate Cognitive Impaired Teacher at off-site classroom operated by Blossomland Learning Center
Blossomland Learning Center
08.2001 - 08.2002
Permanent Substitute Teacher
04.2000 - 08.2001
Group II Teacher (Grades Second – Third)
Chesapeake Bay Academy
08.1998 - 06.1999
Mathematics Learning Disability Teacher
North Stafford High School
01.1997 - 02.1998
Autism Certification - undefined
Wilmington University
Master of Education - Pre-Primary Impairments
Grand Valley University
- Pennsylvania, To Teach Mentally/Physically Handicapped (K-12)
- Delaware, Early Childhood Special Education – Birth to Grade 2, Teacher of Early Childhood Birth to Grade 2, Teacher of Elementary Grades K-6, Teacher of Exceptional Children Grades K – 12, Teacher of Students with Autism or Students with Severe Intellectual Disabilities Grades K-12
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Bloomsburg University
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