ANASTASIYA LODATO
Special Education Teacher
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Autism and Intellectual Disabilities Teacher
Prince William County Public Schools
09.2022 - Current
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
Special Education Teacher
Savannah Chatham County Public Schools
07.2021 - 08.2022
- 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.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
ADMISSIONS & INTAKE COORDINATOR
PHILLIPS Programs
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Processed and screened referral packets
- Scheduled intake interviews
- Coordinated admissions decisions
- Coordinated and communicated admission decisions with staff and county representatives 3
- Provided weekly referral data to Program Director and Central Office staff
- Processed records request
- Updated student information in PowerSchool
- Processed bus incident reports, serious incident reports, and suspension letters
- Communicated with Program Director & Behavior Supervisor about coverage requests and problems
- Oversaw and maintained front office budget
- Ordered and organized all office supplies
- Ensured all common spaces,storage areas and conference/meeting rooms were organized and aesthetically pleasing
- Coordinated with human resources regarding staff onboarding, worker’s compensation, and related paperwork
- Provided training to instructional assistants
- Assisted behavior managers
- Answered multi-line phone calls
- Oversaw and audited Student Medication Administration Process
- Organized special larger projects to include typing, copying, preparing, and mailing of IEPs, progress reports, and parent packets
- Assumed responsibility for the proper use and ongoing maintenance of the office machines and equipment
- Performed document filing, bookkeeping, and faxing for busy student admissions office.
- Coordinated interviews with prospective students to assess academic qualifications and other criteria.
- Compiled and analyzed data to track admissions trends and make recommendations for improvements.
- Handled inquiries from prospective families to provide detailed information regarding admissions process.
- Established and maintained relationships with high schools and community organizations to increase awareness of admissions process.
- Coordinated open house events for prospective students, providing detailed information about programs and answering questions.
- Managed admissions processes for incoming students, promptly collecting and processing necessary documents.
- Completed preliminary paperwork for incoming and outgoing students.
- Collaborated with admissions team to develop and implement strategies to improve admissions process.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase number of applicants.
- Improved policies and procedures to maximize student safety and campus security.
- Guided and supported faculty and staff in development of new programs.
- Cultivated engaged student population with successful orientation programs.
- Developed and implemented student success initiatives to recognize and encourage achievement.
- Assisted in development and implementation of faculty development plans.
- Collaborated with faculty, staff and students to identify and address institutional challenges.
- Devised programs to promote diversity and inclusion among staff, faculty and students.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education And Transition Services
University of Kansas
05.2022 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development And Family Science
George Mason University
05.2019 - 12.2021
Skills
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Timeline
Autism and Intellectual Disabilities Teacher
Prince William County Public Schools
09.2022 - Current
Master of Science - Special Education And Transition Services
University of Kansas
05.2022 - 12.2023
Special Education Teacher
Savannah Chatham County Public Schools
07.2021 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development And Family Science
George Mason University
05.2019 - 12.2021
ADMISSIONS & INTAKE COORDINATOR
PHILLIPS Programs
01.2019 - 01.2020
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