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Ashley Bonagura

Ashley Bonagura

Oakdale,CT

Summary

With prior experiences and a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education Studies, well-equipped to excel in this position. Passion for working with children and families drives to continuously strive for excellence. Over the past 10+ years, gained extensive experience in supporting children with Autism and other special needs, as well as collaborating with families to provide the best care possible.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher (Substitute/DSAP)

Eastconn - Bridges Community School
08.2023 - Current
  • Update and create lesson plans in accordance with students IEP goals
  • Manage staff and scheduling
  • Work through difficult behaviors
  • Communication with parents and other team members of each students team

ABA Instructor

Eastconn - Bridges Community School
12.2022 - 07.2023
  • Work one on one with students who have ASD and other disabilities
  • Implement and teach lesson plans to individual students using DTI
  • Work through difficult behaviors
  • Teach students self regulation skills

ABA Instructor/Behavior Technician

Bloom BCS
08.2020 - 04.2021
  • Implemented in-home ABA services
  • Worked with a BCBA and parents to best support the child
  • Used DTI to collect academic data

Infant/Toddler Teacher

Oakdale Kids Center
09.2019 - 08.2020
  • Created age appropriate lesson plans and activities for the children
  • Communicated with other staff members and parents
  • Cared for children ages 0-22

Education

Masters - Education

University of Hartford
Hartford, CT
12.2024

Bachelors of Science - Early Childhood Studies

Mitchell College
New London, CT
05.2019

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Three Rivers Community College
Norwich, CT
05.2017

Skills

  • IEP and BIP implementation
  • Cognitive and behavioral development
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Job readiness training
  • DTI Lesson Planning / Development of program books
  • Safety Care Certified
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Classroom management
  • Skills development
  • Paraprofessional oversight

Timeline

Special Education Teacher (Substitute/DSAP)

Eastconn - Bridges Community School
08.2023 - Current

ABA Instructor

Eastconn - Bridges Community School
12.2022 - 07.2023

ABA Instructor/Behavior Technician

Bloom BCS
08.2020 - 04.2021

Infant/Toddler Teacher

Oakdale Kids Center
09.2019 - 08.2020

Bachelors of Science - Early Childhood Studies

Mitchell College

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Three Rivers Community College

Masters - Education

University of Hartford
Ashley Bonagura