Rebecca P.

Lorden
rebeccalorden@yahoo.com

Certification
Early Childhood Education (2012), Early Childhood Special Education (2014)
General Special Education (2016)
State of New Hampshire, State Board of Education
Registered Behavior Technician (2016)
Behavior Analyst Certification Board

Education
Master of Education in Early Childhood Education/Special Needs
Graduate Certificate in Assistive Technology
University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH

May 2014
GPA: 3.96

Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor of Art in Sociology
Keene State College, Keene, NH

May 2012
GPA: 3.88

Professional Experience
Preschool Coordinator/Teacher/Case Manager: Sunapee Central School: Sunapee, NH
June 2016-present
Integrated Preschool Program
Create and implement developmentally appropriate lessons and activities aligned with state guidelines.
Collaborate with related service providers to plan multidisciplinary activities and therapies.
Supervise and collaborate with paraprofessionals preschool-5th grade.
Organize preschool enrollment process.
Assess and evaluate preschool-aged children to determine eligibility for specialized instruction.
Analyze behavior data and design positive behavioral interventions as part of a multidisciplinary behavior team.
Troubleshoot and collaborate as part of the technology committee to create accessibility options for all students
preschool-12th grade.
Preschool Teacher: Concord Developmental Preschool: Concord, NH
July 2016-August 2016
Extended School Year Preschool Program
Created and implemented developmentally appropriate lessons and activities aligned with state guidelines.
Collaborated with the teacher of Autism to implement accommodation and modification plans within the
classroom setting.
Completed summer progress notes including student gains and regressions toward individualized goals during the
extended school year program.
Special Education Teacher and Case Manager: Sunapee Central School: Sunapee, NH
August 2014-June 2016
Kindergarten-3rd Grade
Analyzed behavior data and design positive behavioral interventions as part of a multidisciplinary behavior team.
Prepared curriculum to foster academic, social, and executive functioning skills.
Collaborated to write and implement individualized education plans.
Assessed and progress monitored for the purpose of goal writing and to inform teaching.
Consulted with classroom teachers on plans for accommodations and modifications.
Long Term Substitute: Concord Developmental Preschool: Concord, NH
Preschool Outreach Program
Prepared curriculum to foster academic and social skills.
Collaborated to write individualized education plans as part of the Outreach team.

March 2014-May 2014

Collected progress data for the purpose of goal writing and to inform teaching.
Consulted with classroom teachers on plans for support and inclusion.

Teaching Assistant: Concord Developmental Preschool: Concord, NH

July 2012-August 2012,

July 2013-August 2013

Extended School Year Preschool Program

Implemented applied behavior analysis programs (ABA) under supervision of Behavior Analyst.
Prepared communication notebooks, PECs books, and 1:1 programming materials.
Assisted children in daily routines as needed.
Engaged children in a variety of play activities to foster development.
Organized learning environments and set up snack tables.

Course Work
Graduate Student Intern: Mill Brook School: Concord, NH
August 2013-June 2014
Center Based Preschool Program
Collected data for progress reports, IEP goals, student portfolios, and state assessments.
Prepared paperwork for IEP meetings and progress conferences.
Planned and implemented curriculum for all developmental domains, including individual, small group, and large
group lessons.
Planned and implemented unit plans for solo teaching.
Prepared play scripts, social stories, and song boards using BoardMaker.
Graduate Student Intern: Community Bridges: Concord, NH
September 2013-June 2014
Early Supports and Services Program
Collected data for evaluation purposes using the Hawaii Early Learning Profile (HELP).
Prepared paperwork for IFSP meetings, COSEF, and progress notes.
Planned and implemented individualized, play-based lessons to meet the specific learning needs of children.
Honors and Professional Development
Presenter at Keene State College's Inspiring Conversations in Education Conference: March 5th, 2016
Created and presented workshop titled, "What is Executive Functioning and How Do We Foster It?".
Collaborated with college students pursuing careers in education and college professors to create positive
behavior strategies, coaching, and technology plans to support students with executive functioning needs.
Assistive Technology Industry Association Conference: February 2nd- February 5th, 2016
Day 1: Language, Literacy and Learning: Technology-Enhanced Classrooms
Day 2: Apps Across Curriculum
Day 3: Kids Just Want to Have Fun: Learning Through Play; Constructing a Dynamic Play Environment for PreKindergarten Children with Multiple Impairments; Use It, Don't Lose It: Upcycling AT; Get It "Write": Support
and Accessories for Handwriting
Day 4: GoBabyGo: Affordable Mobility for Young Learners; 101 Ways to Build Executive Function Skills Across
Curriculum; Universal Design for Learning: If it was Easy, Everyone Would be Doing it
Early Childhood Special Education and Assistive Technology Scholar: December 2012-May 2014
Collaborated to fabricate and share assistive technology solutions with colleagues, peers, and community
members.
Participated in one year, hybrid internship experience including work in early supports and services, public
special education, and assistive technology research and lab courses.
Participated in special training around the area of embedded instruction and universal design for learning.
Completed two mentorship hours with a preschool special educator focusing on increasing assessment and
documentation knowledge and skills.