Gina D'Onofrio
Westlake,OH
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Intervention Specialist
North Olmsted City Schools
2023.08 - Current
- Built strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication regarding student progress and needs.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by incorporating social-emotional learning strategies into daily activities.
- Facilitated small group instruction for targeted skill development, enhancing academic growth for all participants.
- Increased student engagement through the use of differentiated instruction tailored to individual learning needs.
- Established trusting and friendly relationships with parents and colleagues.
Customer Service Representative
Giant Eagle
2017.11 - Current
- Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
- Developed strong product knowledge to provide informed recommendations based on individual customer needs.
Intervention Specialist
Camp Imagine
2023.06 - 2023.07
- Created schedules and assigned tasks to teacher's assistant's
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication regarding student progress.
- Incorporated mindfulness exercises into daily routines, reducing stress levels among students while improving focus during instructional time.
- Monitored student progress and provided individualized instruction to meet student needs and goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Kent State University
Kent, OH05.2023
Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Student Engagement
- Directed and developed job duties for teacher assistant's
- Leadership role to guiding and motivating students to achieve their goals
- Organizational and time management skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Inclusion Practices
Volunteer Experience
- S.I.T.E.S Program (2019)
- Service Leader (2022-2023)
- Lake Erie and Nature Center (Present)
Timeline
Intervention Specialist
North Olmsted City Schools
2023.08 - Current
Intervention Specialist
Camp Imagine
2023.06 - 2023.07
Customer Service Representative
Giant Eagle
2017.11 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Kent State University
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