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Anthony Passalacqua

Basking Ridge,NJ

Summary

Passionate Special Education Teacher focused on educational leadership and professional development. Collaborates effectively with colleagues, families, and school teams to enhance student success. Engages in knowledge sharing and teamwork to strengthen teaching practices and improve outcomes for all students.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Schools
Scotch Plains, New Jersey
08.2025 - Current
  • Developed and updated individualized lesson plans to build student confidence and improve skill acquisition.
  • Collaborated with general education teachers to create inclusive classroom activities that promote engagement.
  • Maintained records of student progress toward IEP goals to ensure targeted support.

Behavior Therapist

Breakthrough Learning Group
Basking Ridge, New Jersey
06.2022 - 12.2025
  • Implemented evidence-based interventions that significantly improved social skills and communication effectiveness.
  • Developed individualized treatment plans tailored to clients’ behavioral and developmental needs, enhancing overall client engagement.
  • Collaborated with families to support client progress, reinforcing strategies at home for consistent behavioral development.

Special Education Teacher

Berkeley Heights Public Schools
Berkeley Heights, New Jersey
09.2022 - 08.2025
  • Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
  • Collaborated with parents and staff to support student progress.
  • Utilized assistive technology to enhance learning experiences.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Applied Behavior Analysis

Ball State University
Muncie, IN
11-2024

Master of Education - Special Education

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ
05-2023

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Kean University
Union, NJ
05-2022

Master of Arts - School Administration

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ
09-2026

Skills

  • IEP development
  • Behavior intervention
  • Assistive technology
  • Progress assessment
  • Classroom management
  • Educator collaboration

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Schools
08.2025 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Berkeley Heights Public Schools
09.2022 - 08.2025

Behavior Therapist

Breakthrough Learning Group
06.2022 - 12.2025

Graduate Certificate - Applied Behavior Analysis

Ball State University

Master of Education - Special Education

William Paterson University of New Jersey

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Kean University

Master of Arts - School Administration

Rowan University
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