Diana Franzwick
Farmingdale,NJ
Summary
Compassionate, creative, highly effective, and seasoned Special Education Teacher with valuable experience in classroom management, co-teaching strategies, differentiated learning styles, and curriculum development. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
6th-7th Special Education Resource Science - EF Supplemental Skills - ICS Science/Math
Pond Road Middle School
2020.09 - Current
- Lesson planning, activities, labs, and assessments for (2) Resource classes of 6th and 7th-grade students
- Creating and maintaining strong parent/guardian relationships to foster at-home support
- Utilizing SMARTS curriculum for Supplemental Skills students
- ICS for GenEd Science 6th-7th Grade students
- ICS for Math 6th Grade
- Have also done 5th Gr Inclusion class, Sophomore ICS in Algebra II classes, Mixed level HS MDS class for EF, and ICS 6th Gr Math
Special Education Resource Science Gr 7
Township of Ocean Intermediate School
2018.09 - 2018.12
- Design lessons, activities, and labs for a Resource class of 7th-grade students that aligned with current Next Generation Science Standards, implementing STEM and STEAM objectives as well as using Chromebooks and web-based applications to fully investigate content topics
- Support and provide remedial instruction, testing, and/or materials for approx
- 35 In-Class Support students in three Science blocks
- Maintain IEP records, parent contact records, and any discipline documentation for approx
- 60 students
- Continuing Professional Development to include Project Lead the Way and Gizmo training
- Fluent in IEP Direct, OnCourse planning software, all Google utilities, PowerSchool, and Danielson Framework.
Special Education Resource Science ICR Math Gr 7
Thomas Grover Middle School
2018.03 - 2018.06
- Design lessons, activities, and labs for a Resource class of 7th-grade students that aligned with current Next Generation Science Standards, implemented STEM and STEAM objectives as well as using Chromebooks and web-based applications to fully investigate content topics
- Support and provide remedial instruction, testing, and/or materials for approx
- 20 In-Class Support students in one Science block and two Math blocks
- Maintain IEP records, parent contact records, and any discipline documentation for approx
- 30 students.
Special Education Resource Science Gr 6-8
Millstone Twp Middle School
2014.08 - 2018.06
- Design lessons, activities, and labs for a Resource class of mixed-grade students that aligned with current Next Generation Science Standards, implemented STEM and STEAM objectives as well as used SmartBoard technology, iPads, Chromebooks, and web-based applications to fully investigate content topics
- Support and provide remedial lessons, testing, and/or materials in a small-group environment for approx
- 30 In-Class Support students in the 6-8 grades
- Maintain IEP records, parent contact records, and any discipline documentation for approx
- 30 students
- Served as Head Coach for the Girl's Softball Team (3years), Asst Coach for Field Hockey Team (2years), ESY Teacher for grades 1-3 in the Summer program (2years), chaperoned for various school events including overnight grade level trips, and maintained excellent personal relationships with colleagues of all grade levels
- Participated in all professional development opportunities to include all content area subjects, Google apps with Classroom, Forms, etc
- PARCC testing, Dyslexia training, as well as other outside district collaborations.
5th Grade Science
Manchester Elementary School
2012.08 - 2014.06
- Design lessons, activities, and remediation plans for approx
- 60 students in a block schedule environment of 85 minutes, which aligns with Common Core Science Standards for NC
- Maintain all general student documentation including data reports and consistent parent contact, for a homeroom class of 20 students
- Volunteered for Coach responsibilities for Science Olympiad, chaperoned for various school fundraisers, and maintained excellent personal relationships with colleagues of all grade levels
- Participated in monthly professional development in every Core area of study
- Created engaging and hands-on projects for History which incorporated all content areas; Writing lessons that complimented ELA standards being addressed, and Computer lessons that stressed research skills, typing skills, and presentation in various web-based formats
- Instructed a small group of students for after-school tutoring in Reading and Math from January to May as well as incorporated testing skill lessons in all Science classes.
Education
MS in Educational Psychology - Learning and Development -
University of North Texas
Denton, TX05.2025
Bachelor of Science, Natural Sciences - Elementary Education with Special Education
Georgian Court University
Lakewood, NJ12.2008
Skills
- Excellent Communication with students, peers, and parents
- Classroom Management
- Team Teaching and Collaboration over multiple grade levels and subjects
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Student-Centered Learning
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Student rapport
- Social-Emotional Learning training
Licenses And Certs Held
- NJ Standard: Elementary School Teacher in Grades K-5
- Subject Matter Specialization: Science in Grades 5-8
- Teacher of Students with Disabilities
- Early Childhood Teacher (P-3)
Timeline
6th-7th Special Education Resource Science - EF Supplemental Skills - ICS Science/Math
Pond Road Middle School
2020.09 - Current
Special Education Resource Science Gr 7
Township of Ocean Intermediate School
2018.09 - 2018.12
Special Education Resource Science ICR Math Gr 7
Thomas Grover Middle School
2018.03 - 2018.06
Special Education Resource Science Gr 6-8
Millstone Twp Middle School
2014.08 - 2018.06
5th Grade Science
Manchester Elementary School
2012.08 - 2014.06
MS in Educational Psychology - Learning and Development -
University of North Texas
Bachelor of Science, Natural Sciences - Elementary Education with Special Education
Georgian Court University
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