Chanie Bertram
Cassville
Summary
Highly motivated and hardworking professional with a strong desire to improve and make a positive impact on children's lives. I approach my work with a curious perspective, allowing children to teach me what works best for them. Fluent in English and Yiddish, I am a quick learner who is creative, motivated, personable, and respectful.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Classroom Teacher
Yuta Weiss Integrated Therapy
Lakewood
09.2024 - 11.2025
- Led a self-contained classroom of 7 students, each supported by an individual RBT, ensuring individualized instruction and behavioral support throughout the school day.
- Collaborated closely with an interdisciplinary team including BCBAs, Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Floortime therapists to align academic, behavioral, and developmental goals.
- Implemented ABA-based strategies and behavior intervention plans under BCBA guidance, using data-driven approaches to support skill acquisition and reduce challenging behaviors.
- Designed and delivered fully individualized lesson plans from scratch, adapting instruction to each student’s learning style, language level, and behavioral needs.
- Integrated language-rich, immersive instruction across all subjects, including Aleph Beis, academics, and functional skills.
- Maintained consistent communication with all therapy providers to ensure carryover of goals and strategies across settings.
- Structured every part of the daily schedule with intentional teaching opportunities to promote communication, independence, and emotional regulation.
- Fostered a supportive and predictable classroom environment that enabled students to thrive despite complex learning and behavioral challenges.
ABA Therapist
Chayala Haberman
Lakewood
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Delivered individualized treatment for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders or other behavioral and social challenges using applied behavior analysis principles.
- Consulted supervising BCBA to assist in treatment implementation on difficult students.
Special Education Teacher
Mrs. Joseph
Brooklyn
09.2020 - 05.2022
- Taught in a special education classroom, providing individualized instruction and support to students.
- Collaborated with parents and providers to create positive communication and work as team with the child's best interest in mind.
Personal Trainer
Sarah Sanders
Jerusalem
12.2022 - Current
- Assisted clients in achieving their fitness goals through personalized training programs.
- Analyzed clients' eating habits, outlined areas for improvement and developed goal plans with ideal life changes to support wellness.
- Motivated clients to keep up their great work
Teen Camp Coordinator
Chanie Kassnet
South Fallsburg
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Organized and supervised activities for teenagers, fostering a positive and engaging camp experience.
Education
Advanced Certificate - BCBA
Daemen University
Albany, NY07-2024
Bachelor of Science -
Excelsior College (through TTI)
Brooklyn, NY06.2020
High School Diploma -
Machon Bais Yaakov High School
Brooklyn, NY06.2018
Early Childhood Special Education New York Licensure - Education
Grand Canyon University
Grand Canyon, ArizonaSkills
- Leadership Skills
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Parent Communication
- Fluent in English and Yiddish
- Love for learning and continuous personal growth
- Quick learner
- Creative problem solver
- Motivated and hardworking
- Personable and able to build positive relationships
- Respectful and empathetic towards others
Objective
Dedicated BCBA with a strong passion for working with children and understanding behavior as communication, seeking a supportive clinical setting that encourages ongoing training, mentorship, and professional growth.
Certification
- Early childhood special education New York licensure
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Yiddish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Special Education Classroom Teacher
Yuta Weiss Integrated Therapy
09.2024 - 11.2025
Personal Trainer
Sarah Sanders
12.2022 - Current
ABA Therapist
Chayala Haberman
03.2022 - 05.2023
Special Education Teacher
Mrs. Joseph
09.2020 - 05.2022
Teen Camp Coordinator
Chanie Kassnet
07.2019 - 08.2019
Advanced Certificate - BCBA
Daemen University
Bachelor of Science -
Excelsior College (through TTI)
High School Diploma -
Machon Bais Yaakov High School
Early Childhood Special Education New York Licensure - Education
Grand Canyon University