Diana M Ortiz Bracy
Montclair,United States of America
Summary
Skilled educator with strong expertise in special education. Adept at developing tailored learning plans, employing effective instructional strategies, and fostering inclusive classroom environments. Known for collaboration, adaptability, and delivering measurable results. Proficient in behavior management, individualized education plans, and student development.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher/ In-class support
Montclair Board of Education
Montclair, NJ, United States of America
09.2017 - Current
- Performed the duties of an in-class support teacher on the High school level working collaboratively with the general education teacher in History, English and Spanish courses
- Construct and carried out lesson plans specific to content and IEP goals and objectives
- Hands on teaching in Study Skills, Note taking, Executive Functioning
- Create many opportunities for students to explore resources and materials using various modalities increasing the ability to differentiate instruction therefore increasing student engagement and thinking.
Special Education Teacher In-class support and Resource Room Teacher
Montclair Board of Education
Montclair, NJ, United States of America
09.2015 - 09.2017
- Taught reading and math on the lower elementary level in the Resource setting and In-Class support
- Served on District Level Focus committees for I&RS
- Construct and carried out lesson plans specific to content and IEP goals and objectives
- Create many opportunities for students to explore resources and materials using various modalities increasing the ability to differentiate instruction therefore increasing student engagement and thinking.
Special Education Teacher/ Self Contained Multiple Disabilities and Resource Room Teacher
Orange Board of Education
Orange, NJ, United States of America
09.2006 - 09.2015
- Provide instruction to the medically fragile, significantly cognitively delayed, autistic/PDD, and physically disabled students in a self-contained multi-grade elementary classroom setting.
- Construct and carry out lesson plans that are aligned to the Essential Elements of the Dynamic Learning Maps Alternate Assessment System and the student's IEP using the district's adopted curriculum.
- Utilized the project-based learning model and other instructional strategies to promote making connections of classroom instruction to application in the real world.
- Create many opportunities for students to explore resources and materials using various modalities increasing the ability to differentiate instruction therefore increasing student engagement and thinking.
- Collaborate and communicate with the related therapists and unified arts instructors to ensure continuity between classroom instruction, therapy sessions and the unified arts classes.
- Worked closely with personal in-class nurses to ensure the health and well being of the medically fragile students.
- Worked very closely with Paraprofessionals to build a classroom that created a welcoming well-structured learning environment while promoting respectful interaction between teachers and students.
- Integrated technology in instruction for all subjects.
- Maintained student records, created and administered Alternative Proficient Formative Assessment.
- Submitted to the state, high success rate of students meeting the Student Growth Objectives.
- Created schedules, lessons, and carried out instruction for students in a pull-out resource room setting.
Developmental Intervention Service Provider
Lee's Developmental Services
South Orange, NJ, United States of America
09.2004 - 02.2007
- Developed and implemented IFSP (Individualized Family Service Plan) goals and strategies for families and children with mild to severe developmental delays.
- Responsible for organizing schedules and meeting times with families, translator and service coordinators.
- Provided in-home developmental training to children aged 0-3 years.
- Corresponded with other services providers to share activities, techniques, and resources in order to enrich therapy sessions.
- Assisted with plans for children to transition to the local public school pre-school programs.
District Technology Resource Teacher-Teacher on Special Assignment
Orange Board of Education
Orange, NJ, United States of America
09.2000 - 11.2004
- Chairperson of the district's Software Committee; responsibilities included budgeting for, evaluating, and selecting network and web-based software for the district.
- District technology trainer; responsible for arranging and conducting computer software application workshops for district staff, parents, and students.
- District point person for student management system; responsible for providing procedures, training, and technical assistance to the district staff.
- Modeled for teachers and administrators the use of project-based learning, while implementing the NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards and National Educational Technology Standards.
- Organizer and point person for district's Cyber Camp summer program.
- Worked collaboratively with Technology Coordinators to meet the technological needs of the school.
- Obtained and delivered various pertinent resources to Technology Coordinators so they may better assist the teachers and staff.
- Instrumental in bringing assistive technology into the district.
Technology Team Leader
Orange Board of Education
Orange, NJ, United States of America
09.1999 - 09.2000
- Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the school's computer lab and classroom computers.
- Modeled for and assisted staff to effectively integrate technology into their instruction.
- Troubleshoot hardware, software, problems throughout the school.
- Liaison between school staff and the Supervisor of Technology.
- Instructor in the district's Cyber Camp summer program.
Special Education Teacher- Self Contained
Orange Board of Education
Orange, NJ, United States of America
09.1997 - 09.2000
- Provided individualized instruction consistent with handicapped student's Individualized Educational Plan.
- Created a classroom learning environment consistent with accepted best practices of special education practice and the needs of the handicapped students.
- Works collaboratively with each student's parent and a Child Study Team member to develop an annual Individualized Educational Program for each student in the classroom.
- Instructor in the district's Cyber Camp summer program.
Special Education Teacher
Hillside Board of Education
Hillside, NJ, United States of America
09.1994 - 09.1997
- Provided individualized instruction consistent with handicapped student's Individualized Educational Plan.
- Created a classroom learning environment consistent with accepted best practices of special education practice and the needs of the handicapped students.
- Works collaboratively with each student's parent and a Child Study Team member to develop an annual Individualized Educational Program for each student in the classroom.
- Instructor in the district's Cyber Camp summer program.
Education
Supervisor Certificate - Leadership in Education
Kean University
12.2007
Master of Divinity (MDiv) - Religious Studies
New Brunswick Theological Seminary
08.2018
Master of Science - Integrating Technology in the Classroom
Walden University
12.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
William Paterson University of New Jersey
06.1994
Orton Guillingham And Wilsom Reading Training -
,
05.2023
Virtual Learning And Assessments For Students With Disabilities
Montclair State University
01-2020
H.S. Diploma -
Immaculate Conception High School
Skills
- Organizational skills and forward thinker
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative teamwork
- Small group instruction
- Excellent rapport and communication
- Technological Skills
- Schedule Building
- Analyzing needs
- Creative
- Community involvement
- Worked Heavily with Dyslexia and Autistic Communities, ADHD Population, Medically Fragile
- Strong Writer
Certification
- NJ Supervisor o Edcation- Current
- Special Education - Teacher of the Handicapped, Current
Timeline
Special Education Teacher/ In-class support
Montclair Board of Education
09.2017 - Current
Special Education Teacher In-class support and Resource Room Teacher
Montclair Board of Education
09.2015 - 09.2017
Special Education Teacher/ Self Contained Multiple Disabilities and Resource Room Teacher
Orange Board of Education
09.2006 - 09.2015
Developmental Intervention Service Provider
Lee's Developmental Services
09.2004 - 02.2007
District Technology Resource Teacher-Teacher on Special Assignment
Orange Board of Education
09.2000 - 11.2004
Technology Team Leader
Orange Board of Education
09.1999 - 09.2000
Special Education Teacher- Self Contained
Orange Board of Education
09.1997 - 09.2000
Special Education Teacher
Hillside Board of Education
09.1994 - 09.1997
Supervisor Certificate - Leadership in Education
Kean University
Master of Divinity (MDiv) - Religious Studies
New Brunswick Theological Seminary
Master of Science - Integrating Technology in the Classroom
Walden University
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Orton Guillingham And Wilsom Reading Training -
,
Virtual Learning And Assessments For Students With Disabilities
Montclair State University
H.S. Diploma -
Immaculate Conception High School