DonnaLee Stickle
Cinnaminson,NJ
Summary
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rEducating the whole child to include mental and emotional health
*Behavior modification and management to support positive experienceI
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Hamilton Township School District
09.2004 - 06.2023
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
- Utilized data from student assessments to tailor instruction, resulting in more effective learning outcomes.
- Promoted self-advocacy and independence in students with disabilities by teaching self-management and decision-making skills.
- Fostered positive learning environment, reducing classroom disruptions through effective behavior management strategies.
- Collaborated with parents and other educators to develop comprehensive support plans, promoting student success.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive educational and emotional support for students.
- Developed and executed behavioral intervention plans, leading to decrease in disruptive behaviors and increase in classroom participation.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet varied needs of students, enhancing educational accessibility.
- Reduced feelings of isolation among students with special needs by implementing inclusive classroom practices.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
Education
Teacher Of The Handicapped Certification - Special Education
Rutgers University Graduate Program /
New Brunswick, NJBachelor Of Arts - Psychology
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJTeaching Certification
Rider University
Trenton, NJTimeline
Special Education Teacher
Hamilton Township School District
09.2004 - 06.2023
Teacher Of The Handicapped Certification - Special Education
Rutgers University Graduate Program /
Bachelor Of Arts - Psychology
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Teaching Certification
Rider University