Abigail Maneloveg
Wahiawa Elementary
1
Certification
4
years of professional experience
Special education teacher with experience leading self-contained and inclusion classrooms for students with diverse learning, behavioral, and physical needs. Develops IEPs, uses progress monitoring to guide instruction, and maintains structured, safe environments through behavior supports, AAC strategies, and family collaboration.
Work History
Fully Self Contained/ Medically Fragile Special Education Teacher
1 Year 3 Months- Lead Teacher in self-contained special education classroom for 2nd through 5th-grade students with profound cognitive, physical, and developmental disabilities, including medically fragile individuals.
- Maintained structured, safe learning environment by collaborating with school nursing staff and families to implement specialized care protocols for medically fragile students.
- Developed and tracked individualized education programs (IEPs) through daily data collection to support students' academic, behavioral, and functional progress.
- Integrated augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices and strategies into daily instruction and social routines for non-verbal and limited-verbal students.
- Collaborated with occupational therapists (OT), physical therapists (PT), and speech-language pathologists (SLP) to integrate therapeutic exercises and accommodations into classroom lessons.
- Partnered with board-certified behavior analysts (BCBAs) on functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans (BIPs).
- Coached registered behavior technicians (RBTs) and paraprofessionals through daily modeling to ensure consistent academic and behavioral support for students.
K/1 Special Education Inclusion Teacher
1 Year 9 Months- Developed and implemented IEPs for assigned caseload, using ongoing data review to refine goals and support academic and developmental progress.
- Designed and delivered targeted small-group and 1:1 interventions for students with IEPs, modifying the general education curriculum to improve access to grade-level standards.
- Advocated for students with IEPs in general education setting, embedding accommodations and behavior support plans into daily practice to ensure individual student success.
- Collaborated with related service providers, administration, and parents to align instructional strategies and communicate student progress, strengthening inclusive learning environment.
- Co-taught kindergarten and 1st grade classroom with general education teacher, coordinating lesson planning and classroom management to boost student engagement and improve learning outcomes.
- Administered differentiated assessments and progress monitoring tools to evaluate student performance and guide instructional adjustments in real time.
Teaching Assistant
11 Months- Supported learning outcomes in integrated pre-K and center-based special education preschool settings by adapting activities to meet diverse student needs.
- Enhanced team communication by sharing student needs and progress with teachers and staff, facilitating tailored instructional strategies.
- Strengthened classroom readiness through preparation of lesson materials and daily setup, ensuring smooth transitions for students.
- Ensured safe and orderly student movement during activities, transitions, and lunch periods, while fostering a secure environment.
- Assisted with student care for complex medical and physical needs under teacher supervision, prioritizing individual health and safety.
Education
Master of Science - Education in Contemporary Curriculum and Instruction
Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Students with Disabilities
Skills
IEP development
Behavior intervention
Progress monitoring
Functional behavior assessments
Classroom management
Safety Care Trained and Certified (QBS)
Certification
- Hawaii State Standard License Elementary Education (grades K-6) (issued 06/1/2026),
- Hawaii State Standard License Special Education (grades K-6) (issued 06/1/2026),
- New York State initial certification in Childhood Education (grades 1-6) (issued 09/1/22),
- New York State initial certification in Students with Disabilities (grades 1-6)(issued 09/1/22)
Timeline
Fully Self Contained/ Medically Fragile Special Education Teacher
Wahiawa Elementary
07.2025 - CurrentRead More
K/1 Special Education Inclusion Teacher
Wahiawa Elementary
08.2023 - 05.2025Read More
Teaching Assistant
Abilities First
07.2022 - 06.2023Read More
Marist College
Bachelor of Science from Psychology/Students with Disabilities
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Marist College
Master of Science from Education in Contemporary Curriculum and Instruction
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