Brenda Speckman
Ardsley,NY
Summary
Caring Special Educator with years of experience in Applied Behavior Analysis. Expert in closely monitoring student progress while implementing educational techniques into daily practices. Committed to long-term student success through well-rounded educations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Itinerate Teacher
Scarsdale Public Schools
07.2000 - 08.2016
- Enhanced students'' communication skills by implementing 1-1 non-verbal activities and collaborative projects.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of ABA instruction.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
ABA Therapist
Love Me Tender
09.2007 - 06.2012
- Improved students outcomes by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans tailored to each student''s needs.
- Enhanced students'' communication skills through targeted, evidence-based interventions and strategies.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate students'' strengths, needs, and progress for data-driven treatment planning.
Special Education Itinerant Teacher
Yainational Institute For People With Disabilities Network
07.2007 - 06.2012
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team and home environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Special Education Itinerant Teacher
HTA
07.2001 - 04.2007
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in school and home environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team and home setting, providing support and guidance.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Special Education Teacher
Babies Prep School
09.1998 - 07.2001
- Enhanced student motivation by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples into lesson plans.
- Implemented data-driven instructional practices, resulting in improved student performance on assessments and increased mastery of key concepts.
- Coordinated with related service providers to ensure seamless delivery of supports for students requiring additional interventions or therapies.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, using data analysis tools to inform ongoing instructional planning and decision making.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
The City College of New York
New York, NYBachelor of Science - Special Education And Psychology
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NYSkills
- Student Engagement
- Behavior Management
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Child Development
- Special education
Timeline
ABA Therapist
Love Me Tender
09.2007 - 06.2012
Special Education Itinerant Teacher
Yainational Institute For People With Disabilities Network
07.2007 - 06.2012
Special Education Itinerant Teacher
HTA
07.2001 - 04.2007
Special Education Itinerate Teacher
Scarsdale Public Schools
07.2000 - 08.2016
Special Education Teacher
Babies Prep School
09.1998 - 07.2001
Master of Science - Special Education
The City College of New York
Bachelor of Science - Special Education And Psychology
Mercy College
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