Greg Goodsitt
Jefferson,MA
Summary
Enthusiastic Life Skills teacher devoted to promoting personal growth in individuals with learning difficulties and physical limitations. Focused on empowering others and boosting self-confidence. Good scheduler and motivator with organized approach to moving students toward fulfilling and independent lives.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Life Skills Teacher
Worcester Public Schools
12.2001 - 06.2022
- Modeled positive behavior skills as well as good problem-solving and relationship-building abilities to improve clients' social integration.
- Customized strategies based on individuals' goals and strengths and offered each positive reinforcement to continue progress towards goals.
- Helped to integrate students in local community by teaching important social and work-related skills.
- Supported students with developmental disabilities and autism in building multi-faceted skillset to promote independence and self-confidence.
- Intervened in crisis situations to provide counseling and support.
- Taught students with learning or physical difficulties to use technology such as computers, tablets and mobile phones.
- Taught and identified key math concepts for students with disabilities.
- Completed MCAS-ALT portfolios for every student.
Education
Master of Education - Education
Fitchburg State College
Fitchburg, MA01.2005
M.S.S.W.- Masters in Science of Social Work - Social Work
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI05.1984
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Social Work
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI05.1982
Skills
- Assessed each student's abilities
- Wrote over one hundred IEP's based on the student's needs and personal goals
- Created curriculum for each different level of ability to allow participation of all students in each lesson
- Collaborated with co-workers to enhance student participation and success in the classroom
Certification
I am a licensed and certified Moderate Disabilities teacher with SEI certification.
Timeline
Life Skills Teacher
Worcester Public Schools
12.2001 - 06.2022
Master of Education - Education
Fitchburg State College
M.S.S.W.- Masters in Science of Social Work - Social Work
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Social Work
University of Wisconsin - Madison
I am a licensed and certified Moderate Disabilities teacher with SEI certification.
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