Donna Spanarelli
Fairfield
Summary
Knowledgeable and dedicated Early Childhood Educator with experience in general education, inclusive, and resource room settings. Skilled Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant with diagnostic experience in various educational assessments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Educator
Adlai E. Stevenson School
Fairfield
11.2010 - Current
- Developed preschool program and curriculum to prepare students for kindergarten.
- Wrote goals and create goal-driven activities for students with IEPs.
- Used ABA for students with autism.
- Collaborated with Occupational, Physical, and Speech Therapists to support student needs.
- Implemented sensory diets and behavior plans for students with special needs.
- Led social skills programs to support inclusion students.
Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant
Adlai E. Stevenson School
Fairfield
09.2020 - 06.2023
- Case managed students and collaborated with teachers to implement evidence-based interventions.
- Led and organized Child Study Team meetings.
- Managed IEP documentation while collaborating with staff and parents to ensure student success.
Diagnostic Educational Tester
Educational Resource Center
Livingston
09.2005 - 06.2007
- Conducted evaluations and facilitated IEP development through targeted tutoring.
Early Childhood Educator
Essex Fells School
Essex Fells
06.2001 - 10.2005
- Created a kindergarten program and curriculum.
- Developed an extended school day early childhood program.
- Evaluated and documented student goals through implementation of Individual Education Plans.
Kindergarten Teacher
Roberge Elementary School
Riverdale
09.1999 - 06.2001
- Created and conducted early childhood assessments.
- Utilized multi-sensory techniques in small group instruction.
Kindergarten Teacher
Aquinas Academy
Livingston
09.1997 - 06.1999
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Taught literacy through whole language.
Education
Master of Arts - Learning Disabilities
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ05-2004
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education/Psychology
Caldwell College
Caldwell 05-1997
Skills
- Child Study Member
- I&RS Member
- ABA Instructor
- NJSLA Testing Coordinator
- New Teacher Mentor
- School Climate Committee Member
- HSA Teacher Representative
- Curriculum Creator
Certification
- Standard Certificate Elementary School Teacher, NJ
- Standard Certificate Teacher of the Handicapped, NJ
- Standard Certificate Teacher of Psychology, NJ
- Standard Certificate Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant, NJ
Programs
Heggerty Reading Curriculum
Learning Without Tears Curriculum
Fundations Wilson Language Training
LindaMood Bell Phoning Sequencing Program
Timeline
Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant
Adlai E. Stevenson School
09.2020 - 06.2023
Special Educator
Adlai E. Stevenson School
11.2010 - Current
Diagnostic Educational Tester
Educational Resource Center
09.2005 - 06.2007
Early Childhood Educator
Essex Fells School
06.2001 - 10.2005
Kindergarten Teacher
Roberge Elementary School
09.1999 - 06.2001
Kindergarten Teacher
Aquinas Academy
09.1997 - 06.1999
Master of Arts - Learning Disabilities
Montclair State University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education/Psychology
Caldwell College