Aaron Lamb
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(C) 215-892-4573,
Objective
Helping to prepare students for the future workforce by introducing new technology and encouraging interactive group-work and problem-solving. Working in a special education environment has helped to develop a classroom community that supports the needs of all students through cooperative and active learning.
Work Experience
Special Education Teacher (08/21/2006 – 06/18/2010)
Worked in three different schools in three seperate parts of the city which allowed experience with diverse backgrounds and challenges from both parents and students. William Dick (2009-2010) 2498 Diamond St 19121 Sharswood Elementary (2008-2009) 2nd and Wolf st 19148 Bethune Elementary (2006-2008) Old York rd and Rising Sun Ave 19122
Last Employer: Community Council
Contact Person: 215-473-7033
Responsibilities: Implemented Philadelphia school district curriculum according to standards. Fostered a therapuetic learning environment. CPA/CPR trained and certified. Wrote, developed and implemented Individualized Educational Programs (IEP) and Re-evaluations (ER), Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and held weekly and monthly conferences with parents for progress monitoring. Recorded daily grades and inputed report card grades.
Accomplishments: 2010-Exited a student from the special eductaion program due to improved social and academic development through a re-evaluation with psychiatrist , parent, student and Spec Ed liason. (William Dick Elementary) 2009-Exited a student from the special eductaion program due to improved social and academic development through a re-evaluation with psychiatrist , parent, student and Spec Ed liason. (Sharswood Elementary)
3rd Grade Teacher (09/06/2004 – 04/04/2005)
Worked in a school as a intern before this job to gain valuable "hands-on" experience.
Last Employer: Ivy Leaf Middle School
Contact Person: Mrs Renee Brooks 215-924-4746
Responsibilities: Implemented 3rd grade curriculum. Fostered and maintained a positive learning environment. Recorded daily grades and held conference meetings with parents.
Education
Establishment: Temple University
Degree: Bachelors degree in Education
Education Period: 09/01/1998 - 05/06/2005
Average Grade: 2.9
Details: Passed all praxis exams with reciept for confirmation. Currently have 9 credits towards certification (Arcadia University)
Skills
Plan and arrange events and activities Delegate responsibility Motivate others Attend to visual detail Assess and evaluate my own work Assess and evaluate others' work Deal with obstacles and crisis
Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint. Adobe Photoshop Internet saavy Create web sites OS Windows, MAC
Interests
I am motivated by music and children. I am what i like to call a kid at heart. I am a sunday school teacher in my church and enjoy inventing new ideas to teach material. I also run a independent recording studio and work as an audio engineer. Community involvement include part time service with the Wissahickon Boys and Girls Club through a mentoring program co-oped with the studio to teach the students how to run and maintain studio equipment.