Emma Kuryla
CUYAHOGA FALLS,Ohio
Summary
Compassionate Intervention Specialist with 10 years of experience working with special needs children. B.S. degreed in Early Childhood Education with diverse teaching skills across different levels. Seeking to leverage teaching experience in a progressive school environment, particularly in primary grades. Excellent comprehension of medical terminology and conditions. Skilled at building strong and nurturing relationships with children and parents. Excel in collaborating with teachers, school administrators, and medical staff to ensure comprehensive support for students.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intervention Specialist
Breakthrough Public Schools
07.2020 - Current
- Established trusting and friendly relationships with parents and colleagues.
- Developed intervention plans based on established guidelines and individual needs.
- Improved behaviors through modeling, role-playing and other effective strategies.
- Met with teachers to establish goals for students in intervention program.
- Maintained records of ongoing assessments and documentation of updates.
- Helped students build skills to navigate typical academic and social situations.
- Completed observations of students in classroom and social situations.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
First Grade Teacher
Julie Billiart School
08.2017 - Current
- Teach reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, to students in a classroom, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning activities
- Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter
- Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
- Use a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc
- Translate lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
- Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom
- Evaluate students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports
- Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students' progress and interpret the school program
- Identify student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems
- Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers
- Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by professional growth activities
- Participate cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with guidelines
- Select and requisition books and instructional aids; maintain required inventory records
- Supervising students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day
- Administers group-standardized tests in accordance with state testing program
- Participate in curriculum development programs as required
- Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities
1st Grade Teacher
Breakthrough Public Schools
07.2017 - 06.2020
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
Kindergarten Teacher
Graham Primary School
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Teach reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, and music to students in a classroom, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning activities
- Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter
- Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
- Use a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc
- Translate lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
- Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom
- Evaluate students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports
- Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students' progress and interpret the school program
- Identify student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems
- Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers
- Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by professional growth activities
- Participate cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with guidelines
- Select and requisition books and instructional aids; maintain required inventory records
- Supervising students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day
- Administers group-standardized tests in accordance with state testing program
- Participate in curriculum development programs as required
- Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities
Lead Teacher
The Ohio State University- A. Sophie Rogers Laboratory School
02.2013 - 12.2014
- Co-Lead Teacher; provides educational, social, emotional and physical needs for children in mixed-age classrooms
- In cooperation with co-teacher and teaching assistants: coordinates and plans daily experience and education programs within the framework of the school philosophy; conducts child/program assessments; assists in supervision of undergraduate practicum students; conducts meetings with parents and home visits; participates with University faculty and center director in planning and implementing research within classrooms and overall program; participates in staff meetings; attends ongoing professional development programs; serves/participates on department, college, University and community committees/projects as needed; monitors supplies/materials; works in a flexible, collaborative, research-based environment
Assistant Teacher
The Ohio State University- A. Sophie Rogers Laboratory School
06.2012 - 02.2013
- Assists in supervising and integrating daily and long-term planning for the classroom in collaboration with co-lead teachers ensures social, emotional, physical, and educational needs of children are met within the framework of the schools philosophy; assists with implementing, evaluating, and communicating classroom programming, research, routines, and procedures; assists in management of classroom by completing paperwork and problem solving with team and parents to address classroom issues; participates in ongoing professional development; attends staff meetings; participates in classroom supplies/materials/ environment; work in a flexible, collaborative, research-based environment
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Human Development and Family Sciences with focus on Early Childhood Education
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH06.2012
Early Childhood Teaching Licensure P-3 -
Ashland University
Columbus, OH05.2014
Orton-Gillingham Classroom Teacher - Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators' (AOGPE) training
Marburn Academy
Columbus, OHSkills
- Orton-Gillingham Classroom
- Trauma Informed Teaching
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Collaborative teamwork
- Special education background
Dyslexia, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and ADHD Learning Strategies
- Emotional support
- IEP development
- Progress monitoring
- Adaptive learning
- Behavior modification
Student engagement
Accomplishments
- Managed personal caseload of 16 students yearly.
- Trained 31 staff and faculty on referral procedures and intervention strategies.
- Improved referral procedures, resulting in more students helped and better classroom environments.
- Supervised team of 6 intervention specialist members.
- Collaborated with team of 21 teachers in the development of differentiation of lessons, and materials for students weekly.
- Increased effectiveness of intervention program by developing key improvement strategies.
- Oversaw Village Prep Cliffs K-4 intervention program.
Certification
Early Childhood Intervention Specialist (P-3) License
Early Childhood (P-3) License
Orton-Gillingham Classroom Teacher
Certified Trauma Practitioner
Certified ADHD and Trauma Teacher
Trauma Informed Schools Certificate
Presentations
- NAEYC 2014, Dallas, "It Feels Like Home Here!"
- OAEYC 2014, Columbus, "Making ArtWORK"
- The Ohio State University- Semier Program, Columbus, "Gross Motor Play"
Affiliations
- Northern Ohio International Dyslexia Association
Timeline
Intervention Specialist
Breakthrough Public Schools
07.2020 - Current
First Grade Teacher
Julie Billiart School
08.2017 - Current
1st Grade Teacher
Breakthrough Public Schools
07.2017 - 06.2020
Kindergarten Teacher
Graham Primary School
08.2015 - 06.2017
Lead Teacher
The Ohio State University- A. Sophie Rogers Laboratory School
02.2013 - 12.2014
Assistant Teacher
The Ohio State University- A. Sophie Rogers Laboratory School
06.2012 - 02.2013
Early Childhood Intervention Specialist (P-3) License
Early Childhood (P-3) License
Orton-Gillingham Classroom Teacher
Certified Trauma Practitioner
Certified ADHD and Trauma Teacher
Trauma Informed Schools Certificate
Bachelor's Degree - Human Development and Family Sciences with focus on Early Childhood Education
The Ohio State University
Early Childhood Teaching Licensure P-3 -
Ashland University
Orton-Gillingham Classroom Teacher - Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators' (AOGPE) training
Marburn Academy
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