Diane Nitschke
115 Puritan Road,MA
Summary
Versatile and dedicated Special Education teacher with a focus on the individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in the design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills in working with teachers, parents, and specialists to meet the educational needs of students.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Preschool Assessment Team
Brockton Public Schools
03.2022 - Current
- Created IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Analyzed testing data and identified problematic areas.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators, and external professionals in the development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Completed required documentation and reports for initial team meetings as well as extended evaluations.
- Compiled and interpreted students' test results along with information from parents to assess eligibility for special education services.
- Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
Special Education Preschool Teacher
Brockton Public Schools
09.1994 - 03.2022
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Trained in the Principals of Applied Behavior Analysis.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on Applied Behavior Analysis, Classroom Management, and Data Collection.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Assisted colleagues in providing intervention strategies for behavior and data collection.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior and academic performance.
- Provided home services to families supporting the social, behavioral, adapted living and community skills for the student.
Special Education Teacher
New England Center For Autism
08.1992 - 08.1994
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior, life skills, and academic performance.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
- Used the Principals of Applied Analysis
- Provided vocational training for students.
- Taught students in both the school and residential settings.
Education
Master of Science - Severe Special Education
Simmons College
Boston, MA05.1994
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Westfield State College
Westfield, MA05.1992
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Educational Strategies
- Classroom Management
- IEP Development
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Positive Learning Environment
- Behavior Modification
- Child Development
- Principals of Applied Behavior Analysis
- Eligibility Evaluations
Timeline
Special Education Preschool Assessment Team
Brockton Public Schools
03.2022 - Current
Special Education Preschool Teacher
Brockton Public Schools
09.1994 - 03.2022
Special Education Teacher
New England Center For Autism
08.1992 - 08.1994
Master of Science - Severe Special Education
Simmons College
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Westfield State College
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