Dana Falotico
Brattleboro,VT
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Teacher with proven leadership at Windham Northeast Supervisory Union, skilled in designing individualized behavior plans and fostering inclusive classrooms. Adept at collaborating with educators and families, utilizing strong communication and data management skills to enhance student outcomes. Committed to creating positive learning environments for diverse learners.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Windham Northeast Supervisory Union
07.2019 - Current
- Lead and provided direct instruction in a Life Skills classroom for students with Autism and other cognitive disabilities in grades K-6
- Supervised a team of paraprofessionals
- Collaborate with general educators and paraprofessionals about appropriate modifications, accommodations and supports for students with intensive needs
- Collaborated closely with BCBAs and followed behavioral plans that were created
- Design and implemented behavior supports
- Trained in de-escalation strategies (Handle with Care & CPI)
- Created plans to support students with their personal care
- Filled out medicaid logs for each student on my caseload
- Evaluated student academic levels and created and implemented individualized assessments for data collection
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners
Special Education Teacher
SU49
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Provided direct instruction to the special education population in grades K-8
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings with families
- Designed and implemented FBA and behavior plans
- Created and facilitated IEPs for students.
- Conducted formal and informal instruction and evaluated student academic levels
- Collaborated with general educators about appropriate modifications and accommodations for students
Special Education Paraprofessional
SU49
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Provided direct instruction to the special education population in grades 5-8
- Created and facilitated an IEP for a student in the 5th grade.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers about appropriate modifications and accommodations for students
- Collaborated closely with related services to carry over skills into different environments
- Collected data on student academic levels for the special education teacher
- Trained in first aid for students with seizure disorders
- Managed student behaviors and followed behavior plans
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions in all school environments
Education
M.Ed. - Special Education
Keene State College
Keene, NH06-2018
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Keene State College
Keene, NH05-2017
Skills
- Experience working with children and families
- Strong leadership abilities
- Classroom and behavioral management skills
- Creative, Solution-based problem solving
Individualized approach - Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative teamwork
- Data management
- Inclusion strategies
- Strong communication skills
- De-escalation techniques
- Verbal and nonverbal communication
- Social skills development
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Windham Northeast Supervisory Union
07.2019 - Current
Special Education Teacher
SU49
07.2018 - 07.2019
Special Education Paraprofessional
SU49
07.2017 - 07.2018
M.Ed. - Special Education
Keene State College
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Keene State College
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