Dr. Pamela Kosten
Midland Park
Summary
Accomplished Learning Disabilities Specialist with a proven track record in various educational settings, enhancing student learning through individualized education plans and data-driven strategies. Expert in as an educational diagnostician, curriculum adaptation and transition planning, through an assets-based lens. Achieved smoother transitions for students to post-secondary opportunities, showcasing a commitment to educational excellence and student support for diverse learners.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Learning Disabilities Specialist
River Dell Regional School District
09.2021 - Current
- The Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant is an educational specialist who makes an assessment and analysis of a child’s learning characteristics, designs instructional strategies and plans educational programs, maintains an active role on a multidisciplinary team, and acts as an educational consultant to classroom teachers.
- Improved transition planning processes resulting in smoother transitions from school to post-secondary opportunities or employment.
- Enhanced student learning by developing and implementing individualized education plans tailored to each student''s needs.
- Developed strong partnerships with students and families to provide resources and support.
Learning Disabilities Specialist
Glen Rock Public School
09.2014 - 06.2021
- Enhanced student learning by developing and implementing individualized education plans tailored to each student''s needs.
- Served as case manager overseeing the development implementation monitoring evaluation of IEPs ensuring legal compliance.
- Developed data-driven intervention strategies using assessment results to inform instructional decisions.
- Improved transition planning processes resulting in smoother transitions from school to post-secondary opportunities or employment.
- Advocated for students'' rights and needs, ensuring they received appropriate accommodations in all school settings.
- Implemented evidence-based practices that promoted social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth in students with disabilities.
- Led professional development workshops on special education topics for fellow educators increasing their understanding of best practices.
Special Education Teacher
Eastern Christian School Association
09.2002 - 06.2014
- 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.
Education
Ph.D. - Education; Reading And Literacy
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN12-2024
Skills
- Project management
- Data analysis
- Process improvement
- Quality assurance
- Assessment interpretation
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Instructional strategies
- Curriculum adaptation
- Transition planning
- Special education expertise
Accomplishments
Teacher of the Year Award: Association of School and Agencies for the Handicapped, Region I, NJ.
Certification
Nationally Certified Educational Diagnostician
Teacher of the Handicapped; Certified Pre-K-aged 21
Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant Certification
Timeline
Learning Disabilities Specialist
River Dell Regional School District
09.2021 - Current
Learning Disabilities Specialist
Glen Rock Public School
09.2014 - 06.2021
Special Education Teacher
Eastern Christian School Association
09.2002 - 06.2014
Ph.D. - Education; Reading And Literacy
Capella University
Similar Profiles
Michelle WasikMichelle Wasik
Secretary at Toms River Regional School DistrictSecretary at Toms River Regional School District
Laura K. CorrellLaura K. Correll
Childhood Education Substitute Teacher at Indian River School District, Indian River Central School DistrictChildhood Education Substitute Teacher at Indian River School District, Indian River Central School District
DAVID ARMSTRONGDAVID ARMSTRONG
Member Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force at Dell Norte Unified School DistrictMember Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force at Dell Norte Unified School District
Adrianna AmosAdrianna Amos
Part - Time Nanny at Lauren RosenthalPart - Time Nanny at Lauren Rosenthal
Edwin MelendezEdwin Melendez
Test Driver at BertrandtTest Driver at Bertrandt