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Elizabeth Bonfanti

Wilmington,NC

Summary

Experienced coordinator with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in project management, communication, and problem-solving. Known for flexibility with changing needs and reliability in delivering outcomes. Prepared to make significant impact in dynamic environment.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Disability Services Coordinator – Head Start/NC-PreK

Pender County Schools Preschool Program
11.2017 - Current

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  • Established and enforced operational policies to ensure staff compliance with standards.
  • Facilitated professional development programs, enhancing faculty skills and competencies.
  • Maintained accurate records for exceptional children's department, adhering to all regulatory standards.
  • Updated data in Child Plus and ECATS systems, ensuring data integrity.
  • Cultivated relationships with parents, teachers, and principals to foster collaboration.
  • Served as case manager for students qualifying for IEPs.
  • Coordinated administration of Child Support Plans effectively, ensuring timely support.
  • Provided intervention tools and accommodations to assist classroom teachers.

Health and Disability Coordinator – Head Start/NC-PreK

Pender County Schools Preschool Program
11.2017 - 06.2022
  • Maintain accurate records to ensure compliance with Head Start health requirements.
  • Track and coordinate follow-ups with over 270 families to keep health documentation up to date.
  • Oversee screenings, including well checks, lead and hemoglobin tests, vision and hearing assessments, dental exams, educational evaluations, and mental health observations.
  • Communicate regularly with families, healthcare providers, and educators to streamline health and intervention services.
  • Support service teams by maintaining thorough documentation and providing insights for program effectiveness.

EC Teacher – Behavior Modification Specialist

Charter Day School
11.2013 - 11.2017
  • Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and develop Individual Behavior Plans to support students’ learning and development.
  • Serve as a lead on the Crisis Management Team, ensuring immediate and effective responses to critical situations.
  • Support colleagues by identifying learning challenges and providing intervention recommendations for students with special needs.
  • Teach K–5 students using research-based curriculum across multiple subject areas to promote educational growth.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including teachers, service providers, and administrators, to enhance student success.

Education

Masters of Ed. - Special Education

Salem State University
01.2009

Bachelors of Science - Elem. Education

Salem State University
01.2001

BK Add-on Licensure Program - Birth To Kindergarten

University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC
12-2026

Skills

  • Proficient with data systems
  • Accurate data collection and analysis
  • CLASS certified
  • Conducting professional development
  • Data management
  • Intervention strategies
  • IEP coordination
  • Child support administration
  • Collaboration skills
  • Professional development
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Record keeping
  • Team building
  • Parent engagement
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Individualized planning
  • Multicultural sensitivity
  • Disability legislation knowledge
  • Adaptive strategies
  • Child advocacy
  • Excellent communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Multitasking
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Legal compliance
  • Schedule coordination
  • Time management abilities
  • Professional demeanor
  • Self motivation
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Paperwork organization
  • Crisis intervention
  • Word processing
  • Written communication
  • Referral coordination
  • High-risk populations identification
  • Managing records
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Disability knowledge
  • Documentation proficiency
  • Strong organization
  • Crisis prevention intervention (CPI)

Certification

  • 2025 Wilmington Performing Arts- Secretary
  • 2020 RBT (registered behavior technician) 40 hour training
  • 2016- present CPI Training and certification
  • 2007- 2021 Surfers Healing Wrightsville Beach volunteer and fundraiser coordinator
  • 2014 NC Association for Behavior Analysis Conference
  • 2012 - present CPR , First Aid
  • 2011 Signing Online ASL 101

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
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friday
saturday
sunday
morning
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evening
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Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 40 staff members.

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

RemoteHybridOn-Site

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid sick leave

Timeline

Disability Services Coordinator – Head Start/NC-PreK

Pender County Schools Preschool Program
11.2017 - Current

Health and Disability Coordinator – Head Start/NC-PreK

Pender County Schools Preschool Program
11.2017 - 06.2022

EC Teacher – Behavior Modification Specialist

Charter Day School
11.2013 - 11.2017

Bachelors of Science - Elem. Education

Salem State University

Masters of Ed. - Special Education

Salem State University

BK Add-on Licensure Program - Birth To Kindergarten

University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Elizabeth Bonfanti