Bronwynne Stewart
Verona,NJ
Summary
Dependable and dedicated Special Education Teacher with 14 years of work experience. Aiming to leverage a proven knowledge of Pedagogical teaching style, classroom management, special-needs instruction, discrete trial teaching, naturalistic teaching, incidental teaching, and differentiated instruction skills. Frequently praised as hard-working and demonstrating a working knowledge of child development. Can be relied upon to help foster the growth and development of the whole child such that students are successfully able to demonstrate their own abilities and knowledge.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
PRESCHOOL DISABILITIES TEACHER
Orange Public Schools
Orange, NJ
01.2022 - Current
- Implement educational program and comprehensive related services as outlined in student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP)
- Provide instructional program for 12 students closely related to and coordinated with regular program so that all students meet and exceed State Core Curriculum Content Standards as outlined in student’s IEP, modifying methods and materials as needed
- Maintain records indicating progress of student in achieving objectives of IEP and assist with evaluation and assessment of students
- Participate in development and annual review of IEPs
- Monitor implementation, and provide information about completed goals and objectives, communicating closely with members of Child Study Team and with Case Manger about progress of child
- Communicate regularly with regular education teachers when child is mainstreamed and assist with providing appropriate instruction and with modifying when needed to accommodate needs and learning styles of child
- Communicate regularly with parents to nurture supportive and cooperative relationship between home and school
- Assist student who is physically challenged with movement to participate in activities or with other physical needs, when necessary
- Establish schedule, role, responsibilities, and expectations for paraprofessional assigned to assist teacher
- Assist professional staff through individual consultation and/or staff development sessions with understanding needs of exceptional students and with strategies and approaches in dealing with problems in learning, behavior, or adjustment
- Provide nurturing, supportive, and positive classroom climate that encourages student responsibility, using positive motivation, clear classroom routines, challenging instructional strategies, and effective classroom management techniques
- Communicate regularly with parents, seeking their support and advice, to create cooperative relationship to support child in school
- Assess and diagnose learning, social, and emotional needs, and styles of students, using variety of assessment techniques and data
- Plan and adjust learning experiences accordingly, requesting advice and assistance from specialists when appropriate.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
Preschool Paraprofessional
PRESCHOOL PARAPROFESSIONAL, Orange Public Schools
Orange, NJ
01.2013 - 07.2021
- Provided small group instruction to 7 students to reinforce skills.
- Made available and created wide range of teaching materials, including reading and math materials, instructional games, resource materials, reference materials, etc
- Created developmentally appropriate lessons aligned with preschool NJ standards and High Scope Curriculum
- Prepared and maintained educational and student displays, bulletin boards, etc
- Provided individual students with educational assistance
- Assisted students in making proper use of classroom equipment and materials
- Documented student progress using High Scope COR Advantage assessment tool
- Implemented High Scope curriculum in addition to strategies and activities to promote student progress.
- Enhanced preschoolers'' social skills by implementing collaborative group activities and encouraging positive interactions.
- Documented student progress through timely observation notes, providing valuable information for parent-teacher conferences and report cards.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating genuine interest in their well-being and fostering a sense of trust and support.
- Participated actively in ongoing professional development workshops to enhance knowledge of best practices in early childhood education.
- Implemented accommodations for students with special needs, collaborating closely with specialized staff members to ensure equal access to curriculum materials.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Promoted early literacy skills by integrating storytime sessions and phonics-based activities into daily lessons.
TEACHER'S ASSISTANT
Montclair Child Development Center, INC
Orange, NJ
11.2009 - 12.2012
- Provided small group instruction to 7 students to reinforce skills.
- Made available and created wide range of teaching materials, including reading and math materials, instructional games, resource materials, reference materials, etc
- Created developmentally appropriate lessons aligned with preschool NJ standards and High Scope Curriculum
- Prepared and maintained educational and student displays, bulletin boards, etc
- Provided individual students with educational assistance
- Assisted students in making proper use of classroom equipment and materials
- Documented student progress using High Scope COR assessment tool
- Implemented High Scope curriculum in addition to strategies and activities to promote student progress.
Education
Master of Arts -
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY, MARY LOU FULTON TEACHERS COLLEGE
Tempe, AZ09.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood ED P-3/TSD, Fine Arts
KEAN UNIVERSITY
Union, NJ01.2022
Skills
- Pedagogical teaching style
- Knowledge of child development
- Differentiated instruction
- ABA teaching
- Discrete trial teaching
- Naturalistic teaching
- Incidental teaching
- Positive Behavior Support
- Classroom Management
- Critical thinking skills
- Collaboration
- Communication skills
- Leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Technological skills
- Patience
Accomplishments
- Standard NJ Certification: P-3 Early Childhood Education
- Standard NJ Certification: Teacher of Students with Disabilities
Additional Information
- Awards & Honors , Aris Stages Learning 2023 ABA Curriculum Grant Recipient Kean Lambda Alpha Sigma Honors Janet May Memorial- West Essex Advisory Board Scholarship Extracurricular Activities Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society
Timeline
PRESCHOOL DISABILITIES TEACHER
Orange Public Schools
01.2022 - Current
Preschool Paraprofessional
PRESCHOOL PARAPROFESSIONAL, Orange Public Schools
01.2013 - 07.2021
TEACHER'S ASSISTANT
Montclair Child Development Center, INC
11.2009 - 12.2012
Master of Arts -
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY, MARY LOU FULTON TEACHERS COLLEGE
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood ED P-3/TSD, Fine Arts
KEAN UNIVERSITY
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