Lora Scott

Provided instruction to students with disabilities for Pull Out Resource. Collected data from a vast array of sources to determine student levels. Integrated a variety of educational technology resources to help boost student instruction.

English Teacher and Special Education Teacher - New Brunswick Public Schools - New Brunswick, NJ

(2022-01)

• Provided instruction to students with disabilities for Pull Out Resource.
• Collected data from a vast array of sources to determine student levels.
• Integrated a variety of educational technology resources to help boost student instruction.
• Co-taught Inclusive classroom and integrated modifications and accommodations
• Attended IEP meetings and regularly updated IEP's based on data points using IEP Direct.
• Instruction in a resource room to help improve on reading and writing skills.
• Director of the extended day program with a focus on NJSLA and other test preparation strategies.

Teacher of English and Writing - Jonathan Dayton High School - Springfield Twp, NJ

(2021-03 - 2022-06)

• Instruction in AP English Writing & Composition, English IV and Freshman Writing
• Worked tirelessly with students to prepare for AP English exam
• Collaborated with Special Ed inclusion teacher to ensure the students were all treated equally and received the same level of support
• Utilized the full Google Suite platform as well as all available resources afforded to an Apple Distinguished School.

English Department Chair and English Teacher - Immaculate Conception High School

(2021-01 - 2021-12)

• Collaborated with colleagues to reorganize and structure English Department.
• Wrote new curriculum and recommended reading lists based on standards and student levels.
• Integrated data-based assessment methods to adequately measure student ability and projected growth.
• Ran departmental meetings.
• Instruction in English IV Honors and English II Honors.

Maternity Leave Replacement - Hillsborough Township High School - Hillsborough Twp, NJ

(2018-01 - 2019-12)

• Initiated instruction to three sections of English II ICR and two sections of English II Resource
• Seamlessly collaborated and co taught to meet the needs of all students.
• Communicated with colleagues to implement strategies for a smooth transition upon teacher's return.
• Integrated technology resources specifically the one-to-one ratio with each student having his or her own Chromebook
• Utilized Google Classroom along with the full Google Suite and extensions.
• Home Instruction and tutoring.
• Gathered student data from prior and current years to assess growth and create SGOs.

Teacher of English - Kearny High School - Kearny, NJ

(2014-01 - 2016-12)

• Designed, planned and prepared rigorous instruction for students in English 9 and 10 Honors.
• Collaborated with department to prepare students for transition to PARCC from HSPA.
• Utilized various programs and software to gather and analyze student data.
• Created student growth objectives based on the data collected.
• Appealed to a variety of learners through differentiated instruction and alternative assessments.

Teacher of English-Leave Replacement - Central Jersey College Prep Charter School - Somerset, NJ

(2013-01 - 2014-12)

• Created a syllabus which was recognized and approved by the College Board for instruction in AP English.
• Achieved 100% Advanced Proficient on the Language Arts Literacy portion of HSPA and began PARRC preparations.
• Elevated SAT and HSPA scores utilizing several unique and progressive techniques and strategies
• Advisor to Poetry Out Loud which sent a student to national competition.

Teacher of English - New Brunswick Health Sciences Technology High School - New Brunswick, NJ

(2011-01 - 2013-12)

• Provided instruction in AP English Language Composition and English 9 Honors.
• Achieved 100% Advanced Proficient on the Language Arts Literacy portion of HSPA
• Appointed and served as advisor for Junior Class

Teacher of English; Teacher of Students with Disabilities; Student teaching - Freehold Township High School - Freehold Twp, NJ

(2008-01 - 2011-12)

• Administered instruction to English II, English III and English IV

Product Manager - Waldron Holdings

(2007-01 - 2009-12)

• Lead a team for several projects.
• Created business plans
• Worked closely with patent attorney.
• Sourced materials and had protypes made for various products.
• Responsible for taking the prototype to the next phase of production.
• Created labels and shipping/inventory system for products.
• Worked closely with investors.
• Delegated responsibilities to team members.
• Interviewed and hired new team members.
• Edited product materials.
• Implemented Quickbooks system

Editorial Assistant - Pearson Education

(2006-01 - 2007-12)

• Assistant to the VP of Publishing
• Provided support and editing to the media team.
• Aligned syllabi to textbooks.
• Corresponded with authors, editors and product management teams for Go! SERIES, Technology in Action, MyITLab.

Master's - Education - Georgian Court University

BA - English - Saint Joseph's University