Versatile Special Education Teacher offering experience with a wide variety of age levels. Additional experience as an advocate, public speaker and writer for NJCTS (New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome). Organized and creative educator with a passion for strong team work between therapists, educators and families.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Assistant
Pond Road Middle School
Robbinsville, NJ
09.2023 - Current
Provided support to students in a pull out special education classroom to achieve their educational and behavioral goals.
Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a positive and focused learning environment.
Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
Assisted in collecting data from various assessments to identify trends that informed future instruction planning.
Special Education High School Math Teacher
Robbinsville High School
Robbinsville, NJ
01.2023 - 06.2023
Coordinated with classroom teacher for an efficient transition as a leave replacement teacher.
Taught mathematical skills and principles to high school students using real-world, application-based examples to maximize learning opportunities.
Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools to help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop Individualized Education Plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
Special Education Home Instructor
Sharon Elementary School
Robbinsville, NJ
10.2021 - 05.2022
Designed Individualized Education Plans to encourage students' growth according to different learning abilities and needs for two children on a preschool level.
Collaborated with guardian to assess students' needs and encourage implementation of PECS and communication device in the home.
Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve students' behavior. Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
Evaluated student progress daily through data collection, adjusting teaching strategies as needed for improved outcomes.
Instructional Assistant
Pond Road Middle School
Robbinsville, NJ
04.2018 - 05.2022
Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group instruction.
Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Collected and analyzed data to enhance and achieve student learning objectives.
Director of Student Employment
The College Of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ
10.1998 - 01.2003
Implemented strategies to increase student recruiting, engagement and retention.
Developed and implemented student success initiatives to recognize and encourage achievement.
Interviewed and placed over 1400 college students in over 2000 on and off campus positions.
Managed all aspects of hiring including recruitment, documentation of new hires, payroll and disciplinary actions.
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
South Brunswick Upper Elementary School
South Brunswick, NJ
09.1997 - 06.1998
Created and managed Individualized Education Plans to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Autism Home Instructor
South Brunswick School District
South Brunswick, NJ
09.1997 - 06.1998
Provided life skills programming for student with moderate to severe autism.
Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
Designed Individualized Education Plan to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
Coordinated with parents to strategize solutions for transfer of skills to the home environment.