Dedicated Special Education Professional skilled in fostering inclusive learning environments and implementing effective instructional strategies. Focused on collaboration to achieve positive educational outcomes while adapting to changing classroom dynamics. Expertise in behavior management, curriculum development, and student advocacy enhances classroom success.
Work History
Special Education Teacher /Reading Intervention Specialist
19 Years 5 Months
Delran Board of Education | 05.2007 - Current
Support delivery of explicit, systematic K-8 literacy instruction and intervention across general education, special education, and inclusive settings, adjusting instruction for varied learner profiles while maintaining rigorous expectations.
Planned and led professional learning and technical assistance on evidence-based literacy differentiation, inclusive practice, intervention fidelity, behavior supports, and implementation of individualized supports to enhance instructional effectiveness.
Collaborate with administrators, teachers, child study team members, related service providers, paraprofessionals, and families to align goals, coordinate supports, share progress, and address implementation barriers.
Coach teachers, paraprofessionals, and instructional teams through classroom observation, modeling, co-planning, goal setting, and constructive feedback centered on high-impact instructional practices and student response.
Developed individualized education program (IEP) goals for students at Delran Board of Education, ensuring tailored support aligned with each student's unique needs.
Collaborated with administrators, teachers, child study team members, related service providers, paraprofessionals, and families to align goals and coordinate supports, resulting in improved student outcomes and shared progress.
Created individualized education program (IEP) goals for students at Delran Board of Education.
Facilitated the rollout of core and intervention programs including Fundations, HMH Into Reading, HMH Into Literature, Spire, Spire Sound Sensible Phonics for Reading, and Rewards.
Worked alongside general education teachers to co-create inclusive lesson plans.
Autism Teacher
1 Year 9 Months
Bancroft Pre-School | 07.2005 - 04.2007
Delivered individualized early learning, communication, social-emotional, adaptive, and emergent literacy instruction for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, significantly enhancing engagement and skill development.
Collaborated with therapists, families, and multidisciplinary teams to implement evidence-based practices and behavior supports, aligning strategies with measurable individualized goals to optimize student outcomes.
Collected and analyzed progress data to adjust instruction, ensuring consistency and fostering safe, supportive learning environments that promote student success.
Private Tutor
14 Years 9 Months
Self Employed Services | 01.2012 - Current
Delivered individualized K-12 literacy instruction in decoding, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, written expression, organization, and study skills, enhancing students' academic performance through targeted explicit instruction and responsive scaffolding.
Provided personalized tutoring services in self-employed education support practice, fostering student engagement and academic growth.
Utilized diagnostic observations, student work, progress notes, and family communication to set goals, track progress, adapt instruction, and document student outcomes.
Use diagnostic observations, student work, progress notes, and family communication to establish goals, monitor growth, adjust instruction, and document outcomes.
Coordinated scheduling, preparation, communication, instructional materials, and follow-up for multiple students, ensuring consistent support and maximizing learning experiences.
Education
M.D. - Curriculum and Reading Instruction
University of Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | 06.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Rowan University | Glassboro, NJ | 01.2005
Skills
IEP development
Literacy intervention
Differentiated instruction
Behavior intervention
Curriculum planning
Assessment analysis
Student progress tracking
Inclusive instruction
Small group instruction
Professional learning delivery
Remote facilitation
Certification
New Jersey Certification: Teacher of the Handicapped
New Jersey Certification: Reading Specialist
Timeline
Private Tutor
Self Employed Services
01.2012 - CurrentRead More
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