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Christine Albano

Caldwell,NJ

Summary

Enthusiastic and seasoned Teacher seeking a full time Coach/ Interventionist position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Successful at developing and implementing strategies that promote a love of learning and increase academic performance.



Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Reading Teacher- Special Education

Banyan High School
09.2021 - 04.2024
  • Collaborated with other team members to develop curriculum and instructional strategies for students with considerable language and learning disabilities.
  • Supported struggling readers through individualized interventions utilizing Wilson Reading Program.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a range of neurodiverse students.
  • Provided life skills programming for students with multiple disabilities.
  • Reviewed and analyzed data to measure and assess student growth.
  • Established and maintained open lines of communication with students and parents to support academic and behavioral progress of students.

Teacher Consultant (Contractor)

Inspired Instruction
01.2020 - 08.2022
  • Provided workshops/ coaching for large, diverse school districts, virtual and in person
  • Led professional development workshops/ coaching opportunities on best teaching practices in Language Arts and Special Education, creating new teaching strategies that encourage student learning .

Academic Interventionist( Long Term Substitute)

Morris Plains Public Schools
03.2021 - 06.2021
  • Enhanced student performance by implementing targeted academic interventions based on individual needs; writing, reading and math skills.
  • Collaborated with teachers to develop comprehensive intervention strategies for struggling students
  • Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
  • Participated in I&RS meetings to share student performance data and intervention/success plans

Special Education ELA Middle School Teacher

West Orange Public Schools
09.2006 - 06.2015
  • Collaborated with ELA team daily to create seamless units of study to enhance learning experiences for all students while incorporating Reader's/ Writer's Workshop model.
  • Improved students’ reading levels and comprehension abilities by incorporating Wilson Reading.
  • Analyzed data and developed assessments to evaluate student progress.
  • Fostered an inclusive classroom culture by addressing diverse needs through differentiated instruction
  • Completed in-services, additional ELA training and daily team meetings maintain professional growth.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define and evidence student learning objectives and growth.
  • Trained teaching assistants and new teachers on Best Practices and classroom support.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment in In Class Support, Resource and LLD classes.

Special Education Teacher- (3-8)

Newark Public Schools
09.1998 - 06.2006
  • Designed and instituted the Resource pullout program delivering ELA and Math instruction (grades 4-8)
  • Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations and/or modifications for successful inclusion of students while in In Class Support role (grades 3-8).
  • Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for all students as Lead teacher in Multiply Disabled Classroom (grades 5-8).
  • Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
  • Implemented behavior plans/ strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation, classroom participation and enthusiasm among students.
  • Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress and success.

Education

Master of Arts - Counseling

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ
05.2006

Bachelor of Arts - Special Education/ Elementary Education

Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ
06.1998

Skills

  • Individualized Coaching
  • Reading Comprehension /Writing Instruction
  • Reading Intervention
  • Professional Development
  • Special Education Support
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Student Engagement
  • Collaborative Teaching
  • Parent-Teacher Relations

Certification

Teacher of the Handicapped

Special Education Teacher (K-12)

Elementary School Teacher

English/ Reading Teacher (6-12) Praxis/HQT

Wilson Dyslexia Therapist ( Level 1 and 2)

Timeline

Reading Teacher- Special Education

Banyan High School
09.2021 - 04.2024

Academic Interventionist( Long Term Substitute)

Morris Plains Public Schools
03.2021 - 06.2021

Teacher Consultant (Contractor)

Inspired Instruction
01.2020 - 08.2022

Special Education ELA Middle School Teacher

West Orange Public Schools
09.2006 - 06.2015

Special Education Teacher- (3-8)

Newark Public Schools
09.1998 - 06.2006

Master of Arts - Counseling

New Jersey City University

Bachelor of Arts - Special Education/ Elementary Education

Seton Hall University

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