Ashley Piscitelli
Quarryville,Pennsylvania
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
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
New Story School
02.2023 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Special Education Teacher
Community School Southeast– IU13
11.2021 - 02.2023
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Registered Behavior Technician
EBS Healthcare
02.2020 - 08.2021
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Psychology
Florida Institute of Technology-Melbourne
Melbourne, FL06.2021
Skills
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Progress Evaluations
- Motivating Students
- Social Skills Development
- Learning Style Assessments
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Student Records Management
- Instructional Strategies
- Skills Development
Certification
Registered Behavior Technician
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
New Story School
02.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Community School Southeast– IU13
11.2021 - 02.2023
Registered Behavior Technician
EBS Healthcare
02.2020 - 08.2021
Master of Arts - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Psychology
Florida Institute of Technology-Melbourne