Colleen Rinaldi
Tampa,FL
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, training, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Leader/Teacher Trainer
Hillsborough County School District
01.2019 - 05.2022
- Trained a team of 12 to work with educational technology, data analysis, and IEP development systems.
- Interviewed, hired, and onboarded new staff, completing regular performance evaluations and developing corrective action plans as needed.
- Develop and implement strategies to meet needs of students’ appropriate methods of learning delivery and instruction in the least restrictive environment.
- Heavily contributed as a valuable team member in collaborations of curriculum development for department training.
- Built strong relationships with parents and stakeholders through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development for staff using training, games, and activities.
Certified Special Education Teacher
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.2018 - 05.2022
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
Tutor/Intervention Specialist
TREETOPS EDUCATIONAL INTERVENTIONS
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Collaborated with team members, school personnel, and family members to develop individual plans for 25 students.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Designed and implemented a point system to encourage positive behavior.
Coach/Manager
GREAT PLAY
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Taught classes for children ages 6 mos to 10 yrs old, many with autism and other learning disabilities
- Researched, designed, and implemented class curricula for students of all learning levels
- Trained coaches to teach students with disabilities
- Utilize education technology in daily lesson plans to engage the audience
- Taught classes centered on fine and gross motor skills, coordination, and manipulative skill development
- Edited Great Play copy and marketing materials before publishing
- Managed Great Play Facebook page and developed marketing strategies
- Sales of classes, birthday parties, and camps.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
Course Developer- Special Education
UNIVERSITY NOW
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
- Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
- Created curricula, research topics and conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation.
- Developed assessments and user polls to evaluate course effectiveness, altering content and delivery to achieve student learning goals.
- Targeted diverse learning modalities in development of new course content and training programs.
- Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
Tutor
COMPUTER ED TUTORING SERVICES
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Worked with students in classrooms or home environments to provide educational support.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Ashford University
San Diego, CA04.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
Ashford University
San Diego, CA03.2012
Skills
- Microsoft Suite, Google Suite Sharepoint
- Ability to learn new software
- Leadership Experience
- Training and Development
- Documenting Results/Needs Analysis
- Interdisciplinary Teaching
- Behavioral Skills Development
- Strong Verbal and Non-verbal Communication Skills
Accomplishments
Orton-Gillingham Training
Barbara Wilson Reading Foundations Training
Certification
K12 Exceptional Student Education Certified Educator
Timeline
Team Leader/Teacher Trainer
Hillsborough County School District
01.2019 - 05.2022
Certified Special Education Teacher
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.2018 - 05.2022
Tutor/Intervention Specialist
TREETOPS EDUCATIONAL INTERVENTIONS
01.2016 - 01.2019
Course Developer- Special Education
UNIVERSITY NOW
01.2014 - 01.2015
Coach/Manager
GREAT PLAY
01.2011 - 01.2016
Tutor
COMPUTER ED TUTORING SERVICES
01.2011 - 01.2014
Master of Arts - Education
Ashford University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
Ashford University
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