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Colleen Gerwien

Unity

Summary

Experienced educator skilled in developing individualized education plans and executing engaging lesson plans. Strong collaborator with parents and multidisciplinary teams, committed to enhancing student progress through evidence-based strategies and positive classroom environments.

Overview

1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Preschool Special Education Teacher

Milford School District
Lincoln, DE
08.2016 - 06.2026
  • Developed individualized education plans to support diverse learning needs.
  • Designed and executed developmentally appropriate lesson plans aligned with state standards.
  • Implemented evidence-based strategies to improve classroom behavior and engagement.
  • Designed and executed developmentally appropriate lesson plans aligned with IEPs, developmental milestones, and state standards.

Elementary Teacher

Caesar Rodney School District
Wyoming, DE
09.2013 - 06.2016
  • Implemented innovative teaching strategies that promoted critical thinking and collaboration among students.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to enhance student learning outcomes.
  • Conducted assessments to monitor student progress, adapting instruction based on individual learning needs.
  • Facilitated classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Education

Master of Education - Special Education

Wilmington University
New Castle, DE
08-2023

Bachelor of Science - Elementary And Early Childhood Education

Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD
05-2012

Skills

  • Emotional regulation
  • Special education
  • Parent collaboration
  • Emotional regulation support
  • Behavior management
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Team collaboration

Certification

Elementary Educator

Exceptional Children K-12

Early Childhood Educator

Autism and Severe Intellectual Disabilities

Timeline

Preschool Special Education Teacher

Milford School District
08.2016 - 06.2026

Elementary Teacher

Caesar Rodney School District
09.2013 - 06.2016

Master of Education - Special Education

Wilmington University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary And Early Childhood Education

Salisbury University