LARA WALL

3502 LONG DRIVE, MINDEN, NEVADA 89423, (775) 671-1206, CANTERR5@YAHOO.COM

OBJECTIVE
Join a team of enthusiastic and effective educators to provide quality instruction and foster a positive learning
environment for all students.

HIGHLIGHTS
Critical thinker
Curriculum development
Standardized testing techniques
Learning assessments
Understands and can teach using graphic organizers
Organizational development knowledge
Calm under pressure
Flexible and adaptive professional

EXPERIENCE
4/1/2013 TO PRESENT Douglas County School District Minden, Nevada
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Provided safe, fun and enthusiastic learning environment for students of all levels
Taught to lesson plans on multiple subjects as provided by full time teacher with planned absence
Improvised and taught to various subjects based on personal lesson planning experience when full
time teacher is out on unplanned absence
Encouraged student participation and provided individual instruction as necessary.
Worked with counselors, teachers, parents and support staff to promote positive student behavior.
Applied appropriate teaching strategies in the classroom with various skill levels.

5/1/2004 TO 12/1/2007 Mental Health, Rural Regional Center Carson City, Nevada
DEVELOPMENTAL SPECIALIST III
Provided direct service and case management.
Provided information, education and advocacy to individuals, families and providers.
Coordinated and directed person centered planning activities, assuring that each individual support
plan reflected goals and needs for support.
Networked with community agencies, providers and community members to assure access to supports
for caseload needs.
Provided quality assurance over sight.
Observed and assessed child performance and kept thorough records of progress.
Identified early signs of emotional, developmental and health problems in children and followed up
with parents.
Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning.

8/1/2003 TO 5/1/2004 Nevada Early Intervention Services Carson City, Nevada

DEVELOPMENTAL SPECIALIST III
Coordinated service and provided case management for the direct intervention services for children
and families.
Partnered with other early intervention professionals to ensure support is met which is identified on
the individual family service plan.
Worked with families to establish and develop individual family service plans which identify outcomes,
 services and support.
Provided assessment and evaluation for determining eligibility for services.
Collaborated with various agencies within the community (Head Start, School District, Social Services).
Participated in transition to the school district and assist with IEP meetings.

EDUCATION
Sierra Nevada College
MAT , Elementary Education, Anticipated completion May 2018

University of Nevada, Reno

Bachelor of Science, Human Development and Family Studies, 2003

REFERENCES
References are available on request.