Christine M. Ciccone
Poughkeepsie,NY
Summary
Special education professional with proven track record of fostering inclusive learning environments and implementing effective instructional strategies. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and achieving positive educational outcomes, adaptable to changing classroom dynamics. Skilled in behavior management, curriculum development, and student advocacy, bringing reliability and flexibility to role.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Dutchess County BOCES, Salt Point Center
12.2017 - Current
- Collaborate in individualized planning and programming with therapists, psychologists, social workers, and teacher assistants
- Develop and implement individualized behavior plans
- Teach multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Lead weekly Restorative Justice circle
- Deliver effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a range of neurodiverse students
- Modify general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Teach students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Assist struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Lead activities that develop students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Provide virtual learning opportunities through Google classroom.
- Proficient in Google Education suites.
- Create and manage IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Cultivate connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
- Design and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior
- Provide one-on-one support for students struggling in specific areas, resulting in marked improvement in their understanding of subject matter.
- Monitor student progress closely, intervening proactively when necessary to ensure steady growth and achievement of learning goals.
- Assess student performance regularly using various evaluation tools, adjusting instructional strategies as needed.
- Manage classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistency in enforcing rules.
- Utilize differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles within the classroom setting.
- Enhance parent-teacher communication by conducting regular meetings and providing frequent progress updates.
- Create and manage IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Lead activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Instruct students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
Special Education/General Education Teacher
Early Education Center
09.2006 - 12.2017
- Developed and implemented a thematic, center-based curriculum for a Pre-K, integrated special needs class of 16 preschool children.
- Collaborated in individualized planning and programming with therapists, psychologists, social workers and teacher assistants
- Developed individualized behavior plans
- Developed short and long-term goals according to the needs of the students
- Reported on student progress quarterly using IEP direct
- Collaborated with and support parents in supporting their child’s education
- Performed educational evaluations of children referred through Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Services
- Attended Annual Review meetings and present student progress and developmental needs.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Special Education Itinerant Teacher
Carriage House Preschool
11.2005 - 06.2006
- Provided individualized special education programs to preschool children with special needs
- Collaborated in individualized planning and programming with providers and therapists in other disciplines, parents, and regular education teachers
- Educated and supported parents in behavioral strategies in the home environment.
Special Education Itinerant Teacher
TheraCare Inc
09.2003 - 11.2005
- Provided special education services to preschool-aged students with varying disabilities within regular education classrooms and home settings
- Developed modifications to the preschool classroom environment to accommodate student needs
- Developed short term and long term goals according to the needs of the students through quarterly progress notes and annual review reports
- Coordinated with service providers to meet the needs of each student
Education
BA Psychology -
Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NYElementary Education Certification N-6 Special Education Certification N-12 - undefined
A.S - Liberal Arts/Science
Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NYMA - Educational Psychology
University of Connecticut
Skills
- IEP development
- Orton Gillingham trained
- Restorative Justice trained
- Progress monitoring
- Sensory integration
- Parent-teacher communication
- Social-emotional learning
- Literacy strategies
- Differentiated instruction
- Trained in CPI
- Classroom management
Personal Information
Title: Education
Education
Storrs,CT
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Dutchess County BOCES, Salt Point Center
12.2017 - Current
Special Education/General Education Teacher
Early Education Center
09.2006 - 12.2017
Special Education Itinerant Teacher
Carriage House Preschool
11.2005 - 06.2006
Special Education Itinerant Teacher
TheraCare Inc
09.2003 - 11.2005
Elementary Education Certification N-6 Special Education Certification N-12 - undefined
A.S - Liberal Arts/Science
Dutchess Community College
BA Psychology -
Marist College
MA - Educational Psychology
University of Connecticut
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