Gina Matise
Chester,NY
Summary
Versatile and dedicated Special Education Teacher with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Monroe-Woodbury Central School District
09.2011 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of classified students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual and emotional disabilities.
- Partnered with general education teachers from across academic departments to meet needs of shared students.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught DBT Skills to students in Skills class.
- Scheduled and attended CSE meetings
Special Education Teacher
Monroe-Woodbury Central School District
09.2003 - 06.2011
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Developed and taught engaging and developmentally appropriate lesson plans to differentiate needs for learners.
General Education Teacher
Monroe-Woodbury Central School District
09.2001 - 06.2003
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- 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.
- Provided clear, informative and engaging classroom instruction
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
Education
Master of Science - Instructional Technology
New York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury, NY06.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Dominican College of Blauvelt
Orangeburg, NY05.2001
Skills
- Classroom management
- Special education
- Post-secondary education
- Group and individual instruction
- Team Leader
- Secondary education
Accomplishments
Completed DBT Skills Training
Taught DBT Skills Curriculum to students with disabilities
Member of MWHS Building Leadership Committee
Member of MW SEPTA
Member of MW PTA
Co-Chairperson MWHS MW CARES Day
Certification
Pre Kindergarten, Kindergarten And Grades 1-6, Permanent Certificate
Special Education, Permanent Certificate
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Monroe-Woodbury Central School District
09.2011 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Monroe-Woodbury Central School District
09.2003 - 06.2011
General Education Teacher
Monroe-Woodbury Central School District
09.2001 - 06.2003
Master of Science - Instructional Technology
New York Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Dominican College of Blauvelt
Pre Kindergarten, Kindergarten And Grades 1-6, Permanent Certificate
Special Education, Permanent Certificate
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