Holly Misciagna
Doylestown,PA
Summary
Dedicated Student Teacher with seven years of educational experience, including five years as a Special Education Paraprofessional and two years teaching American Sign Language at the high school level. Focused on fostering meaningful relationships with students to enhance trust, engagement, and academic achievement.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher
Central Bucks School District
Doylestown , PA
09.2026 - Current
- Developed interactive lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles, fostering inclusive classroom engagement.
- Created instructional materials for reading, writing, math, and science lessons, supporting comprehensive curriculum delivery.
- Led open class discussions to enhance student participation and deepen lesson comprehension.
- Used multimedia resources to support engaging classroom instruction.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Butler Elementary School
Chalfont, Pennsylvania
08.2021 - 09.2026
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
- Monitored student behavior and used positive redirection strategies.
- Encouraged independent thinking, problem solving, and self-advocacy skills among students.
- Supported special education teachers with classroom instruction at Butler Elementary School.
American Sign Language Teacher
Bishop Ford High School
Brooklyn, New York
09.2000 - 06.2002
- Taught American Sign Language classes using visual instruction and hands-on practice.
- Incorporated Deaf culture topics into daily lessons and classroom discussions.
- Evaluated students' abilities and offered targeted advice on how to optimize ASL skills.
- Promoted the importance of understanding Deaf culture among hearing families.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Eastern University
PA12-2026
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
College of Staten Island
Staten Island, NY06-2000
Skills
- Lesson design
- Lesson adaptation for diverse learners
- Classroom management
- American Sign Language proficiency
- Effective communication
- Active listening
- Problem solving
- Relationship building
- Differentiated instruction
- Behavior support
Timeline
Student Teacher
Central Bucks School District
09.2026 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Butler Elementary School
08.2021 - 09.2026
American Sign Language Teacher
Bishop Ford High School
09.2000 - 06.2002
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Eastern University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
College of Staten Island