Holly Bogardus
Farmington,NH
Summary
Talented Special Education Teacher with 8 years of experience in the field, focused on meeting student academic and emotional needs. Compassionate and caring in delivery of personalized, hands-on support and lessons targeted to specific learning needs and strengths. Leverages strong communication skills and patient nature to provide positive reinforcement in team-based, structured environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Rochester School District
Rochester, NH
08.2021 - Current
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
- Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress.
- Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.
- Served as an advocate for special education students within the school system.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence.
- Supported diverse student populations through equitable instructional design and programming.
PARA EDUCATOR II
McClelland Elementary School
Rochester, NH
12.2016 - 07.2021
- Work closely with classroom staff to create appropriate differentiation of lessons for students
- Conduct discrete trials for students with autism, analyze data and set goals
- Attend Services such as Speech, OT, and PT and coordinate continued skills practice for students.
- Created a safe, comfortable learning environment for students by establishing positive relationships with them.
- Organized activities and resources to promote student engagement in learning.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formal and informal assessments.
- Provided appropriate feedback on work, behavior, and attitude towards learning.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills among students through problem-solving activities.
- Established expectations for student behavior while maintaining an atmosphere of mutual respect.
Education
Trauma Informed Policy & Practices - Graduate Certificate - Social Work
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH05-2024
Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities - Graduate Certificate - Education
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH12-2023
Assistive Technology - Graduate Certificate - Occupational Therapy
University of New Hampshire
01.2020
M. Ed. - Early Childhood Education
University of New Hampshire
B.A. - Communication Arts
The College of New Rochelle
Skills
- Patient
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Motivating students
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Parent Communication
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Relationship Building
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
- Learning disabilities expertise
- Life Skills Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
Certification
Experienced Educator License, Early Childhood Education (N-3), Early Childhood Special Education Teacher (N-3), State of New Hampshire State Board of Education (Exp. 6/2027)
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certified Trainer/Instructor (2022)
Orton-Gillingham Level 1 Licensed Dyslexia Practitioner (2021)
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Rochester School District
08.2021 - Current
PARA EDUCATOR II
McClelland Elementary School
12.2016 - 07.2021
Trauma Informed Policy & Practices - Graduate Certificate - Social Work
University of New Hampshire
Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities - Graduate Certificate - Education
University of New Hampshire
Assistive Technology - Graduate Certificate - Occupational Therapy
University of New Hampshire
M. Ed. - Early Childhood Education
University of New Hampshire
B.A. - Communication Arts
The College of New Rochelle
Experienced Educator License, Early Childhood Education (N-3), Early Childhood Special Education Teacher (N-3), State of New Hampshire State Board of Education (Exp. 6/2027)
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certified Trainer/Instructor (2022)
Orton-Gillingham Level 1 Licensed Dyslexia Practitioner (2021)
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