Erika Bednarik
Glendale,AZ
Summary
Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resource Teacher
Peoria Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication about students'' progress and needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, promoting a well-rounded education for all students.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
Kindergarten Classroom- Springton Manor Elementary
Downingtown Area School District
- Execution of lesson plans, Providing input in intervention meetings, Creating behavior plans
Learning Support Classroom- Bradford Heights
Downingtown Area School District
- Collaborated on lesson plans and IEPs, Involved with creating new goals for students in their IEPs
Building Substitute/ 2nd Grade Long Term Substitute
Lower Merion School District
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Execution of lesson plans, Collaborating with staff on ideas, Communication with parents, Participating in IEP/behavior plan meetings, Creating lesson plans with team members
Autistic Support Instructional Assistant and Autistic Support Long Term Substitute
Collegium Charter School
12.2019 - 06.2022
- Execution of lesson plans, Providing input to adjust lesson planning and IEP meetings, Working with students that are on autism spectrum working with, life skills and verbal behavior, Long Term Substitute learned to create goals in an IEP, Communicate with family and guardians
Aide in a Pre-k classroom
West Chester Area Day Care
05.2017 - 06.2019
- Execution of lesson plans for students, Providing input to adjust lesson plans, Working with Pre K children, alphabet, numbers, reading, addition/subtraction, Social skills and socialization of diverse children, Basic School skills, drawing, crafts, proper play, etc
Aide in an pre-k classroom
Chesterbrook Academy
05.2016 - 08.2017
- Execution of lesson plans for students, Providing input to adjust lesson plans, Working with Pre K children, alphabet, numbers, reading, addition/subtraction, Basic School skills, drawing, crafts, proper play, socialization, etc.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Immaculata University
05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Professional Studies
West Chester University
West Chester, PA05.2019
Skills
- Digital Literacy
- Classroom Organization
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- School Community Relations
- Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
- Curriculum Development
- Inclusive Teaching
- Student Records Management
- IEP specialist
- Lesson Planning
- Parent Communication
- Excellent Communication and Organizational Skills
Coursework
- Autism Studies I & II
- Foundations in Reading - Pre K to 4th Grade
- Methods of Teaching Children
- Assessment of Learning - Early Grades
- Family & Community Relations
- Pre K - 4th Grade - Teaching Methods
- Pre K - 4th Grade - Field Work
- Autism: Collaboration
References
- Anne Marie McGuckin, Kindergarten Teacher, Springton Manor Elementary School, ammcguckin@dasd.org, 610-308-4367
- Melissa O'Neill, Family Friend and former co-worker, Melissa.driscoll22@gmail.com, 484-832-6238
- Krysten McGough, Co Worker, Kmcgough@pusd11.net, 406-531-5402
Certification
Arizona Teacher Certification Special Education k-12
Timeline
Resource Teacher
Peoria Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
Building Substitute/ 2nd Grade Long Term Substitute
Lower Merion School District
11.2022 - 06.2023
Autistic Support Instructional Assistant and Autistic Support Long Term Substitute
Collegium Charter School
12.2019 - 06.2022
Aide in a Pre-k classroom
West Chester Area Day Care
05.2017 - 06.2019
Aide in an pre-k classroom
Chesterbrook Academy
05.2016 - 08.2017
Kindergarten Classroom- Springton Manor Elementary
Downingtown Area School District
Learning Support Classroom- Bradford Heights
Downingtown Area School District
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Immaculata University
Bachelor of Science - Professional Studies
West Chester University
Arizona Teacher Certification Special Education k-12
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