Bridget Caputo
Sugarloaf,PA
Summary
Flexible and caring special education professional specializing in documentation compliance, curriculum, state testing and individual goal setting. Customizes approaches based on individual needs and impairments. Focused on helping students build important skills for physical and mental issues impacting academic performance, social integration or physical capabilities. Compassionate in helping with struggles and adapting approaches.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Coordinator
Hazleton Area School District
Hazle Township , PA
12.2017 - Current
- Participated in IEP team meetings as needed by providing information about current assessment results and recommendations for instruction and intervention strategies.
- Provided professional development training sessions to faculty members on topics related to special education laws and regulations.
- Researched new instructional strategies or technologies that may benefit students with disabilities.
- Implemented policies, procedures and programs to carry out educational standards and goals.
- Facilitated meetings with parents, teachers, therapists, administrators. to discuss goals for students' educational programs.
- Monitored student progress and assisted students and teachers with resolving problems.
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Coordinated testing activities such as administering standardized tests or completing formal evaluations when necessary.
- Maintained up-to-date records of all evaluations, assessments, IEPs and 504 Plans.
Special Education Teacher
Hazleton Area School District
Hazleton, PA
08.2009 - 12.2017
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Attended parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
- Organized field trips or community experiences to enhance learning opportunities for special education students.
- Maintained consistent and timely contact with parents about student behavior and upcoming events.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Employed cutting-edge teaching technologies to meet learning objectives and enhance student experience.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
- Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
- Adapted instructional techniques to appropriate ages and skill levels of supervised students.
- Enhanced students' physical, behavioral and social skills through class activities.
- Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.
- Facilitated student operation of augmented communication devices.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Collaborated with outside agencies providing services for students and families to deliver cohesive support.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA08-2015
Bachelor of Science - Special Education N-12/Elementary Education K-6
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA12-2009
Skills
- Policies and Procedures Enforcement
- Decision-Making
- Federal Compliance
- Curriculum Planning
- Special Education Programs
- Inventory Management
- Documentation Skills
- Curriculum Management
- State Testing Support
Timeline
Special Education Coordinator
Hazleton Area School District
12.2017 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Hazleton Area School District
08.2009 - 12.2017
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Special Education N-12/Elementary Education K-6
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
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