Donna O’Connor
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Dedicated special education teacher with over 10 years of experience in developing and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) tailored to diverse student needs. Recognized for a resourceful, student-centered approach that emphasizes modern educational technologies and individualized instruction, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration among educators. Committed to creating a balanced, supportive, and engaging learning environment that promotes social and academic growth for all students. Demonstrates flexibility in addressing various learning styles and abilities, ensuring the unique potential of each child is nurtured and celebrated.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
I.S. 223 The Montauk
2023.09 - 2024.06
- Designed and implemented Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) annually, ensuring measurable academic and behavior growth.
- Use assistive technologies to enhance students’ engagement and learning.
- Collaborate with parents, general education teachers, and specialists.
- Adapt curricula to meet individual learning needs and styles.
- Conducted assessments to identify student needs tracked and report progress through data-driven methods.
Special Education Teacher
P.S. 139 Alexine A. Fenty School
2021.10 - 2023.06
- Designed and implemented Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) annually, ensuring measurable academic and behavior growth.
- Use assistive technologies to enhance students’ engagement and learning.
- Collaborate with parents, general education teachers, and specialists.
- Adapt curricula to meet individual learning needs and styles.
- Conducted assessments to identify student needs tracked and report progress through data-driven methods.
Special Education Teacher-aid
P.S 254. The Dag Hammarskjold School
2008.10 - 2019.10
- Support lead teachers in developing lesson plans tailored for students with specialized needs and autism spectrum disorders.
- Assisted in managing classroom behaviors and creating a positive, structured learning environment.
- Conducted one-on-one, and group sessions to enhance students’ reading and math skills.
- Administered class tests and graded papers.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support the teacher's lesson delivery.
- Worked cooperatively with students of various culturally diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
Education
MBA - Autism Spectrum Disorders
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ2023-01
MBA - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ2021-06
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary with Concentration in Education
Touro College
New York2016-06
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Touro College
New York2013-06
Skills
- Clear communication
- Effective classroom management
- Analytical problem-solving
- Emotional intelligence
- Customized learning approaches
- Effective classroom management
- Program development
Certification
- Special Education Teaching Certification (grades 1-6)
- Masters in Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) Certification
- Certified Special Education Teacher NYS
- Teacher’s Assistant Level 3 Certification
- Violence Prevention
- Child Abuse
- DASA
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
I.S. 223 The Montauk
2023.09 - 2024.06
Special Education Teacher
P.S. 139 Alexine A. Fenty School
2021.10 - 2023.06
Special Education Teacher-aid
P.S 254. The Dag Hammarskjold School
2008.10 - 2019.10
MBA - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary with Concentration in Education
Touro College
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Touro College
MBA - Autism Spectrum Disorders
Grand Canyon University