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Courtney Hubert

Farmingdale,NJ

Summary

Early Childhood Special Educator who implements curriculum and develops strategies with a child's social, emotional, and intellectual growth and prior experiences in mind. I'm committed to helping all children and their families to grow and develop through hands-on, meaningful and developmentally appropriate experiences in an environment that is built on kindness and respect.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Preschool Special Education Teacher (PSD)

Howell Township Public Schools
10.2018 - Current
  • Modified general education curriculum (Tools Of The Mind) for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Supports (PBS).
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
  • Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.

Developmental Interventionist

Ladacin Network
06.2017 - 09.2020
  • Worked with children ages birth - three who were found to have developmental delays.
  • Determined appropriate interventions and planned activities to support milestone acquisition across all developmental domains.
  • Engaged parents and caregivers in sessions through a coaching model.
  • Completed required documentation such as evaluations, treatment notes and exit summaries.
  • Created tools for instruction and behavioral support.
  • Enhanced knowledge by attending training and adopting new technologies.
  • Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.

Integrated Preschool Teacher

West Long Branch Public School District
09.2012 - Current
  • In this position, I created an Integrated Preschool program for students ranging from 3-5 years old. Our program addresses the academic, social, and emotional needs of children of all abilities while implementing the High Scope Curriculum.
  • Developed goals and objectives for students aging into the program from Early Intervention based on the results of the Batelle Developmental Inventory in collaboration with families and related service providers.
  • Maintained accurate data records to track student progress and growth based on their goals.
  • Worked collaboratively with members of the Child Study Team as well as related service providers to create a program that would meet the individual needs of each child.
  • Maintained constant communication with families through IEP Meetings, conferences, communication notebooks, phone calls, and emails.
  • Participated as a member of the School Community Improvement Committee.

Special Education Preschool Teacher - In Class Support

Asbury Park Public School District
05.2010 - 06.2012
  • Worked as a team player with the general education teacher and made modifications and accommodations to help all students to be active participants in the inclusive classroom. 
  • Worked collaboratively with members of the Child Study Team to write goals and objectives for children's Individualized Education Plans using TIENET software.
  • Maintained accurate anecdotal records for tracking student progress using Teaching Strategies Gold Software.
  • Implemented behavior plans for students displaying challenging behaviors.
  • Implemented sensory diets for students to assist in sensory integration and self regulation.
  • Maintained a high quality preschool classroom by meeting the criteria for ECERS, PCMI, ans SELA.
  • Supported English Language Learners by reinforcing key vocabulary and directions in Spanish.

Inclusion Preschool Teacher

Jersey City Public Schools
02.2007 - 05.2010
  • Created meaningful and developmentally appropriate learning experiences based on children's interests while using the High scope Curriculum.
  • Assessed children's abilities and individualized instruction through daily observations and data collection for the ELAS-L, IEP records, and the Online COR.
  • Worked collaboratively with the Special Education Teacher, related service providers, and ABA Therapists to meet children's I.E.P goals and objectives.


Head Teacher

Acelero Learning Monmouth County Head Start
07.2006 - 02.2007
  • Encouraged children's enthusiasm for exploration and facilitated their learning experiences while utilizing the Curiosity Corner Curriculum within a bilingual Abbott classroom of 3 and 4 year old students.
  • Individualized lesson plans for children of varying abilities based on the results of data collected in the ELAS-L portfolios and ongoing assessment through daily observations. 
  • Encouraged English Language Learners to embrace their home language and culture as well as English through creating a warm and welcoming classroom environment which was culturally diverse and both English and Spanish were facilitated and supported.
  • Maintained a high quality preschool classroom by meeting all Head Start Performance Standards
  • Used Positive Behavior Support Strategies to help children gain social emotional language and coping skills.

Education

Master's Degree in Education - Inclusive Early Childhood Education/ Special Education

Montclair State University- Graduate School of Education
Montclair, NJ
05.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology / Psychology /Child Development

Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ
2005

Skills

    - Knowledge of Instructional Technology
    -Development and Implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans
    -Teacher Mentoring

  • -Master's Degree in Early Childhood Inclusive Education
  • - Standard Certifications in Preschool-Grade 3 and Teacher of Students With Disabilities
  • -Knowledge of Tools of the Mind Curriculum and Philosophy
  • -Creating Positive Relationships with Families
  • -Experience in PBS/ Pyramid Model
  • -Data Collection
  • -Collaboration with Related Service Providers and members of the Child Study Team
  • -Participant on The Preschool Intervention and Referral Team
  • -Knowledge of ABA strategies
  • -Differentiated Instruction

Timeline

Preschool Special Education Teacher (PSD)

Howell Township Public Schools
10.2018 - Current

Developmental Interventionist

Ladacin Network
06.2017 - 09.2020

Integrated Preschool Teacher

West Long Branch Public School District
09.2012 - Current

Special Education Preschool Teacher - In Class Support

Asbury Park Public School District
05.2010 - 06.2012

Inclusion Preschool Teacher

Jersey City Public Schools
02.2007 - 05.2010

Head Teacher

Acelero Learning Monmouth County Head Start
07.2006 - 02.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology / Psychology /Child Development

Rutgers University

Master's Degree in Education - Inclusive Early Childhood Education/ Special Education

Montclair State University- Graduate School of Education

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