Amanda Borowski
Summary
Masters in Special Education, Moderate Disabilities grades 5-12, MA license in Moderate Special Education 5-12 and English 5-12.
Experienced with developmental techniques that promote client growth and well-being. Utilizes effective communication and problem-solving skills to tailor individual plans. Track record of collaborative teamwork and adaptability to meet evolving client needs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Developmental Specialist
Opportunity Works
07.2024 - Current
- Employment training for adults with disabilities
- Caseload of 15 clients
- DDS-focused curriculum
- Collaborate with community for employment and volunteer opportunities
- Guided developmentally disabled adults through customized day programs.
- Presented information using variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as role-playing, simulations, team exercises, videos and lectures.
- Identified training needs and developed content while evaluating existing programs.
Supervisor of Behavior Management and Training; Case Manager
Opportunities for Inclusion
06.2023 - 11.2023
- - Supervised staff of 20 Direct Support Staff
- - Planned schedule and curriculum for the Community Based program
- - Participated in annual meetings with DDS
- - Created community connections for potential jobs
- - Trained staff on how to interact with specific clients or behaviors
- - Participated in managerial meetings
- - Created visual aids for clients
- - Collaborated with consultants on behavioral techniques
- - Researched curriculums for adults with disabilities to incorporate into daily schedules
- - Assembled a visual schedule for all staff to view on who was absent, staff who were out, which groups were traveling
Special Education Teacher and Skills Trainer
Bridging Independent Living Together, Inc
10.2022 - 06.2023
- - Developed curriculums, lesson plans and clinical plans for individuals diagnosed with an array of physical and mental disabilities
- - Assisted with the individuals in home school division education needs
- - Reviewed IEPS
- - Created visual aids
- - Collaborated on behavioral approaches with the individuals support team
- - Assisted with the intake process
- - Planned and created social events and activities
- - Assisted with overseeing direct support staff
- - Conducted family training and family navigation services
Special Education Teacher
Pentucket Regional High School
08.2021 - 06.2022
- - Teach small group English Language Arts and US History with social, emotional, behavioral, and intellectual disabilities to students in grades 9-12
- - Produce modified grade-level curriculum for English, US History, Health, Computers, Music, and Spanish
- - Provide emotional support to students beyond academics
- - Participate in a mentor/mentee program with a veteran teacher requiring 30 hours of mentoring
- - Participate in monthly Professional Developments within the Special Education department and History department
- - Participate in all aspects of an IEP meeting
- - Correspond with general education teachers on a weekly basis regarding student work
- - Communicate with parents regarding school day with both positive and skills to work on
Special Education Teacher - Multiple Support Program, High School
Haverhill High School
08.2019 - 06.2021
- - Taught a sub-separate class consisting of 11 students with intellectual, cognitive, social, emotional, and behavioral disorders
- - Supported students and families educationally, socially, and emotionally beyond academics during COVID-19
- - Produced modified curriculums for Mathematics, Life Skills, English, Science, and History
- - Developed fading behavior expectations for students that scaffolded to home
- - Developed MCAS Portfolios for students on the MCAS Alternative Assessments
- - Participated in PLCs with co-teachers in the Multiple Support Program
- - Corresponded with state agencies in regards to opportunities and specific student-needs
Special Education Teacher, High School
Lynn English High School
08.2016 - 06.2019
- - Taught a sub-separate class consisting of 13 students with ranging disabilities in intellectual, cognitive, social and emotional disorders
- - Created a modified curriculum for Mathematics, Life Skills, English, and History
- - Developed MCAS Portfolios for students on the MCAS Alternative Assessments
- - Provided daily lesson plans correlated to the Massachusetts Curriculum State Standards
- - Supported students educationally, socially, and emotionally
- - Participated in school professional development
- - Developed outreach programs for students to create and then give back to the community
Education
Master's Degree - Special Education, Moderate Disabilities grades 5-12
Salem State University
Salem, MA01.2018
Bachelor Degree - Music Business/Management
Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA01.2007
Skills
- Life skills instruction
- Vocational and employment instruction
- Assistive technology
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans (IEP)
- Small group instruction
- Relationship building
- Lesson planning
- Collaborative teamwork
- Data management
- Social skills development
- Behavior intervention plans
- Curriculum adjustments
- Life skills instruction
Timeline
Developmental Specialist
Opportunity Works
07.2024 - Current
Supervisor of Behavior Management and Training; Case Manager
Opportunities for Inclusion
06.2023 - 11.2023
Special Education Teacher and Skills Trainer
Bridging Independent Living Together, Inc
10.2022 - 06.2023
Special Education Teacher
Pentucket Regional High School
08.2021 - 06.2022
Special Education Teacher - Multiple Support Program, High School
Haverhill High School
08.2019 - 06.2021
Special Education Teacher, High School
Lynn English High School
08.2016 - 06.2019
Bachelor Degree - Music Business/Management
Berklee College of Music
Master's Degree - Special Education, Moderate Disabilities grades 5-12
Salem State University
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