Lynette Ward Email & Phone Number

Laurel, Maryland, United States

Advocate- Advocating on the behalf of people with disabilities to get needed services. Helping students with learning disabilities and other disabilities as well. Negotiate with schools and other service providers by offering opinions, conducting research, and/or representing or coaching parents in IEP team meetings.Tutorial Services- Certified Special Education Teacher providing a comprehensive curriculum tutorial service for courses in English and Math for grade levels, K-6. All curricula are aligned with state standards and benchmarks, as well as Common Core Standards.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Teaching a small group of students and individuals inside and outside of the classroom.Preparing and executing lessons and resources according to the Common Core Curriculum.Assessing the students’ work completed in and outside the general education classroom.Developing and adapting individualized teaching methods that are suitable for each of our students.Using special tools and equipment provided to stimulate an interesting learning environment.Collaborating with the Class Teacher and Lead Teacher to build a better learning environment for students.Updating parents on their students’ progress and giving recommendations to promote a better learning environment at home.

Jackson, Mississippi, United States

Developed and implemented annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education andrelated services required to meet those goals.• Adhered to procedural requirements, including due process timelines.• Coordinated the delivery of special education services in each student's IEP.• Served as primary contact for the parent.• Scheduled team meetings.Collaborated and consulted with educational professionals and communityservice providers (i.e., social services, public health, medical providers,etc.) regarding the needs of students. Provided consultation to classroomteachers regarding classroom adaptations, instructional modifications,adaptive equipment, behavior modification plans and other similarinstructional interventions to meet the needs of students with disabilities.