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Ondrea Koser

LANDISVILLE,PA

Summary

Teacher of Special education for 29 years with experience in consulting and supervisory in Autistic support programs.  Looking to leverage experiences and training as an educator, consultant or supervisor in a progressive education agency.  

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Autistic Support Teacher

Hempfield School District, Landisville, PA
08.2012 - Current

· Teach, support, and advocate for students with Autism

· Teach language skills using direct instruction programs and errorless teaching

· Teach reading, writing, math, social skills and self-regulation

· Assess students using the VB-MAPP and curriculum-based assessments

· Plan and deliver individualized education programs to meet individual student needs

· Conduct functional behavioral assessments

· Develop and implement positive behavior support plans

· Coordinate multi-disciplinary team meetings

· Coordinate and write reevaluations

· Apply verbal behavior methodologies to provide instruction

· Train and oversee paraprofessionals

· Teach functional life skills

· Build positive relationships with families through communication

· Work with agency staff to provide successful supports for students at home and school

· Oversee students and staff on community based experiences

Special Education Consultant

Lancaster Lebanon IU13, Lancaster, PA
11.2010 - 05.2012

· Staff development and training to improve and enhance instructional,

· Support classroom teachers and paraprofessionals in verbal behavior strategies and other instructional methods

· Assess students for early learner language skills using the VB-MAPP

· Support teachers in IEP development and implementation

· Case manage new referrals through IEP development and coordinating meetings

· Support positive teacher and parent communication

· Collaborate with behavior specialists and related service staff to ensure student progress

Supervisor Autistic Support

Lancaster Lebanon IU13, Lancaster, PA
11.2007 - 11.2010

· Coordinate extended school year services for approximately 200 students

· Hire and evaluate professional and support staff

· Facilitate staff training for approximately 150 staff

· Supervise IEP and re-evaluation meetings

· Coordinate teacher caseloads and class rosters

· Supervise itinerant autistic support teachers

· Oversee budgets for both the ESY and Autistic Support programs

Special Education Consultant

Lancaster Lebanon IU13, Lancaster, PA
08.2003 - 11.2007

· Conduct staff development and training

· Serve as agency representative at MDT and IEP meetings

· Conduct student observations for the purposes of behavior and instructional support

· Grant writing for assistive technology and instructional materials

· Case manage new referrals

· Support teachers in the development of IEPs

· Assess students using standardized and curriculum based assessments

· Support teachers in implementation of the Competent Learner Model

· Support teachers in implementation of Verbal Behavior methods and strategies

Elementary K-6 Resource Rm. teacher

Manheim Central School District, Manheim, PA
08.1994 - 08.2003

· Teach students reading, writing and math

· Draft IEPs

· Coordinate and run IEP meetings

· Serve on the Instructional Support Team for general education students

· Serve on school district education committee at the school board meetings

· Serve on grade level curriculum planning committees

· Provide support to students in the inclusive setting

· Assess students using curriculum based and standardized assessment

Education

Supervisory Special Education Certification - Special Education

Penn State Great Valley
Malvern, PA
03-2006

Master of Education - Special Education

Penn State Great Valley
Malvern, PA
05-2001

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-6

Millersville University
Millersville, PA
05-1994

Skills

  • 20 years training and experience working in Autistic Support Programs
  • Trained and experienced in Verbal Behavior Programming and Methodologies
  • Understanding issues at both the classroom and program levels
  • Developing positive and supportive relationships with families
  • Submitting accurate and timely paperwork
  • Multi-tasking throughout the day
  • Working with colleagues to support students throughout the school setting
  • Organizing and prioritizing tasks
  • Experience in utilizing direct instruction programs for reading, math and writing
  • Developing rapport with students and staff

Interests

Timeline

Autistic Support Teacher

Hempfield School District, Landisville, PA
08.2012 - Current

Special Education Consultant

Lancaster Lebanon IU13, Lancaster, PA
11.2010 - 05.2012

Supervisor Autistic Support

Lancaster Lebanon IU13, Lancaster, PA
11.2007 - 11.2010

Special Education Consultant

Lancaster Lebanon IU13, Lancaster, PA
08.2003 - 11.2007

Elementary K-6 Resource Rm. teacher

Manheim Central School District, Manheim, PA
08.1994 - 08.2003

Supervisory Special Education Certification - Special Education

Penn State Great Valley

Master of Education - Special Education

Penn State Great Valley

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-6

Millersville University
Ondrea Koser