Lauren Forte

213 Bills Lane

Wells, ME 04090
Tel. (207) 641-3056
lauren.forte@gmail.com

EDUCATION
The University of Maine Machias. Special Education Teacher's Certification
Program (282) Mild to Moderate Disabilities; Expected graduation date May 15,
2015: GPA 3.83.
Simmons College Boston, MA. Bachelor of Arts in History; Graduated May 15,
2009: GPA 2.79.

EXPERIENCE
Student Teaching
Biddeford, ME

Taught large and small groups using universal design for learning.
Conducted assessments both formal and informal.

Experience writing IEPs.

Effective data collection and progress monitoring.

Implementation of positive behavior support.

Knowledge of zones of regulation.

Effective planning, modification, and adaptation of lessons.

Worked as an active part of a team.

Supervised educational technicians and BHPs.

Effectively communicated with speech/language pathologists, occupational therapists, and

physical therapists.

Lead a triennial IEP meeting.

Regular attendance of staff meetings and special education team meetings.

Local Values
Commerce, MI (telecommute)

January 2010- Present

Worked in a professional office setting and telecommuted.

Created spreadsheets for work inventory.

Communicated with business associates effectively as a member of a team.

Trained new research assistants.

Executed quality control issues in a timely manner.

Lead others in troubleshooting problems.

Trained agents to utilize different computer systems.

Utilized remote connectivity software to train others.

Guided and trained new employees in effective research practices.

Auto Europe
Portland, ME

May - December 2009

Used excellent customer service skills.

Answered customer questions and concerns over the phone and via email in a professional
manner.

Communicated effectively with international clients

Assisted in last minute situations / troubleshooting customer issues.

SKILLS

Professional development and training on writing standards based IEPs.

Utilization of SPIRE reading program.

Knowledge and use of Handwriting Without Tears.

Ability to use Touch Math.

Knowledge of Jump Rope report card system.

Trained in the use of Proloquo2go.

Ability to use Infinite Campus.

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, and Excel)

Open Office

GIMP (The GNU Image Manipulation Program)

Windows, Mac, and Linux proficient

Approximately 90 WPM

Google Docs

REFERENCES

Katherine Marcoccio
Special Education Teacher at Biddeford Primary School
64 Eastern Promenade
Portland, ME 04101
Tel. 207-641-7532

Norma Jeronimo

Office Manager at Local Values

3186 Martin Parkway
Commerce Township, MI 48390
Tel. 248-974-2695

Karla Sanchez
Co-worker at Local Values
3186 Martin Parkway
Commerce Township, MI 48390
Tel. 708-654-9557