ALLISON HOFFMANN
FREEHOLD,NJ
Summary
Passionate, hard-working, special educator with vast experience in the classroom and on the child study team. Currently using my expertise in the position of LDT-C at Howell Township Public Schools. Experienced with assessing diverse learning needs and developing individualized education plans. Utilizes effective strategies to support student success and foster inclusive environments. Knowledge of collaboration with educators and families to ensure comprehensive support.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant
Howell Township School District
Howell Township, NJ
10.2018 - Current
- Member of the Child Study Team and have case managed students in all grades.
- Conduct educational evaluations for initially referred students and students in need of reevaluation.
- Develop IEPs using IEP Direct and support staff in the implementation of IEPs.
- Conduct meetings with students, parents, and staff for: identification, eligibility, annual review of the IEP, assess progress and review or revise the IEP, mediation.
- Consult with staff, parents, and students when appropriate for intervention and referral services and response to intervention meetings.
- Identify and implement inclusion in mainstream education and extra-curricular activities when needed and appropriate.
- Safety Care trained and certified for crisis prevention and intervention.
Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant
South Brunswick High School
South Brunswick Township, NJ
11.2001 - 10.2018
- Senior member of the Child Study Team, case manage students in district and out of district in grades 9-12 and post graduate students still entitled to a free and appropriate education.
- Conduct educational evaluations for initially referred students and students in need of reevaluation.
- Develop IEPs using IEP Direct and support staff in the implementation of IEPs.
- Conduct meetings with students, parents, and staff for: identification, eligibility, annual review of the IEP, assess progress and review or revise the IEP, mediation.
- Consult with staff, parents, and students when appropriate for intervention and referral services and response to intervention meetings.
- Identify and implement inclusion in mainstream education and extra-curricular activities when needed and appropriate.
- Collaborated on district-wide Behavior Committee, planned and implemented district-wide training on Functional Behavior Assessment with colleges.
Special Education Teacher
Crossroads South Middle School
South Brunswick Township, NJ
- Coordinated and implemented functional education programs for multiply disabled, autistic, and specific-learning disabled students within the resource room, inclusion, and community-based settings.
- Managed paraprofessional staff members, maintained parent-teacher contact, facilitated continued educational programs outside school setting (i.e., home visits, grocery shopping), developed goals, objectives, and present level of performance summaries, consulted and collaborated with other staff, co-advised school ice skating club.
Special Education Teacher
Virginia H. Sawtelle Learning Center
Montclair, NJ
- Executed discrete trial teaching programs, incidental teaching, inclusion, group activities, behavior analysis, behavior management, data collection, data graphing, and community outings for autistic class.
- Created and implemented IEP’s.
- Trained and supervised teacher assistants in applied behavior analysis techniques.
- Planned and presented in-service training to staff members.
Education
Master of Arts - Learning Disabilities
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJSpecial Education
Felician College
Lodi, NJBachelor of Science - Psychology
East Stroudsburg University
East Stroudsburg, PASkills
- Experience with wide range of students with special needs
- Student evaluations
- Learning strategies
- Transition post high school
- ABA experience
- Organized in thinking and execution
- Strong interpersonal skills for communication, consultation, and diplomacy
- Problem solver and collaborator
Certification
- Learning Disabilities Teacher/Consultant - Standard Certification
- Teacher of Handicapped – Standard Certification
- Elementary Education - Standard Certification
Additional Information
June 2018 attended NJ Coalition for Inclusive Education Conference in Montclair, NJ.
Timeline
Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant
Howell Township School District
10.2018 - Current
Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant
South Brunswick High School
11.2001 - 10.2018
Special Education
Felician College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
East Stroudsburg University
Special Education Teacher
Crossroads South Middle School
Special Education Teacher
Virginia H. Sawtelle Learning Center
Master of Arts - Learning Disabilities
Montclair State University