Domenica M. Hydutsky
Chester Springs,PA
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Chester County Intermediate Unit, specializing in developing IEPs and implementing effective behavior plans. Proven success in fostering student engagement through differentiated instruction and strong parent-teacher communication. Skilled in progress monitoring and de-escalation techniques, enhancing both academic and emotional growth in diverse learning environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TEACHER
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Downingtown, PA
04.2019 - Current
- Develop and implement individualized educational plans based on individual need
- Plan and provide differentiated instruction in science and math to 6, 7, and 8th grade students
- Plan and provide instruction in Study Skills
- Differentiate instruction to meet students' needs and provide support students in area of need
- Incorporated a positive reward system for individual students and whole class
- Presented and organized a social time for students to appropriately interact with each other: 'Board Game Wednesday'
- Collaborated with other teachers and specialists to develop effective support strategies for students with diverse needs
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially acceptable options
- Monitored student progress through ongoing assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to maximize success
- Maintain contact with the student's team such as parents, district, mental health therapist, and related services
- Participated in professional development opportunities focused on supporting the emotional growth of students, enhancing my skills as an educator
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents
- Enhanced emotional well-being of students by fostering positive relationships and creating a supportive classroom environment
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Coatesville Area School District
Thorndale, PA
08.2008 - 04.2019
- Develop, implement and monitor 18-25 student's Individualized Educational Plan and some with Positive Behavior Plans
- Administer progress monitoring such as AIMSweb, Developmental Reading Assessment and Word Study and collect student data and enter data into Performance Tracker
- Interpret scores and adjust planning to teach accordingly to student needs
- Communicate with parents and IEP team members about student's progress
- Plan, develop, and implement ELA/Math/Social Skills lessons
- Develop and Implement token economy system
- Co-teach and Co-Plan English Language Arts lessons using Units of Study program and Words Their Way program
- Mentor new special education teachers
- Implement Leveled Literacy Intervention
EMOTIONAL SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Elwyn Inc. - Opportunities Alternative School
Shillington, PA
01.2005 - 09.2008
- Developed and implemented student's Individualized Educational Plan and Functional Behavior Plan
- Collaborated with co-workers to compose student's Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Plan
- Developed daily lesson plans adapted to the various grade levels of the class
- Monitor progress and collect data on each students academic and behavior goals
- Instructed students on how to use their social skills to effectively function in the classroom and within the community
- Administered Kauffman Test of Educational Achievement
- Carried out Token Economy System
- Facilitated communication with parents and therapists
- Served as a mentor to new teachers
- Lead the academic committee
Education
No Degree -
Agolino Educational Services
08.2019
Master of Education - Reading Specialist Certification
Cabrini College
01.2012
Special Education -
Immaculata University
01.2005
B.S. - Elementary Education
West Chester University
01.1999
No Degree -
University of La Verne
La Verne, CASkills
- Developing IEP/PBSP
- Small group differentiated instruction
- De-escalation techniques
- Implementing Words, Their Way
- Developing and implementing a token economy
- Implementing Leveled Literacy Intervention
- Administering the Developmental Reading Assessment
- Parent-teacher communication
- Classroom management
- Student records management
- Progress monitoring
- Social skills development
Timeline
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TEACHER
Chester County Intermediate Unit
04.2019 - Current
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Coatesville Area School District
08.2008 - 04.2019
EMOTIONAL SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Elwyn Inc. - Opportunities Alternative School
01.2005 - 09.2008
No Degree -
Agolino Educational Services
Master of Education - Reading Specialist Certification
Cabrini College
Special Education -
Immaculata University
B.S. - Elementary Education
West Chester University
No Degree -
University of La Verne
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