Angela Montagna
Pittston Township
Summary
Experienced Special Education Teacher with a strong background in designing individualized education plans and promoting inclusive classroom strategies. Known for effective communication with students, families, and colleagues, enhancing collaboration and fostering student growth. Results-driven teacher skilled in developing training programs that enhance student performance and progress.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Olympics Coach
Abington Heights School District
Clarks Summit
09.2023 - Current
- Created training programs to improve athlete performance and foster teamwork.
- Organized practice sessions, ensuring effective use of time and resources.
- Coordinated communication among players, parents, and school administration to ensure alignment and support.
- Mentored junior coaches to improve coaching techniques and strategies.
- Implemented safety protocols during training to ensure a secure environment.
- Promoted sportsmanship values among athletes during competitions and practices.
- Provided positive reinforcement to motivate players and enhance their skills during games and practices.
Special Education Teacher
Abington Heights School District
Clarks Summit
11.1998 - Current
- Designed individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
- Adapted curriculum materials to meet individualized student needs.
- Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence.
- Designed and delivered personalized learning experiences tailored to diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
- Fostered inclusive classroom environment that supported social and academic growth for all students.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Documented student progress towards IEP goals to track development and inform instructional adjustments.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Advocated for student rights and access to resources within the school district.
- Trained and mentored new teachers on special education best practices.
- Conducted workshops for families to enhance home support for student learning needs.
- Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Cabrini University
Radnor, PA05.2009
Master of Science - Educational Leadership And Management
Wilkes University
Wilkes-barre, PA05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Education
Marywood University
Scranton, PA12.1997
Skills
- Athlete development
- Performance assessment
- Program organization
- Safety management
- Curriculum adaptation
- Individualized education plans
- Lesson planning
- Group and individual instruction
- Teacher training
- Mentorship programs
- Online teaching
- Community engagement
- Team collaboration
- Team communication
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Team building
- Resource coordination
- Professional development
- Positive reinforcement
- Parent communication
- Effective communication
- Communication skills
- Professional demeanor
- Empathy and patience
- Skills development
- Math skill evaluation
- Project-based learning
- Project-based learning
- Skills development
- Math skill evaluation
- Empathy and patience
Timeline
Special Olympics Coach
Abington Heights School District
09.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Abington Heights School District
11.1998 - Current
Master of Science - Education
Cabrini University
Master of Science - Educational Leadership And Management
Wilkes University
Bachelor of Science - Education
Marywood University