Janet Zeltser
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Bilingual Early Childhood Education Teacher with 14 years of teaching experience specializing in special education. Proven ability to design and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) that enhance student engagement and progress. Skilled in fostering inclusive classroom environments and building strong relationships with stakeholders. Dedicated to driving organizational success through innovative strategies and continuous improvement.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Itinerant Teacher
Smart Choice Therapy
09.2016 - Current
- Facilitate skill development in cognitive, communication, social-emotional, adaptive, and motor areas within home school and community settings according to Least Restrictive Environment guidelines.
- Conduct screening, assessment, and evaluation for students with developmental delays or disabilities.
- Collaborate with service providers to establish and address goals outlined in each student's Individualized Educational Program.
- Deliver training, modeling, and support to families to enhance skill development and maintenance.
Special Education Itinerant Teacher
Hebrew Academy for Special Children
09.2018 - 08.2025
- Developed and implemented strategies tailored to meet needs of students with disabilities.
- Implemented research-based interventions that led to significant growth in student academic achievement across multiple subject areas.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators, specialists, and teachers to create individualized education plans.
Special Education Itinerant Teacher
Yeled V'Yalda
09.2011 - 08.2017
- Advocated for individual requirements of special needs students to facilitate integration into general classrooms.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory and perceptual-motor skills.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create inclusive educational plans.
- Increased parent involvement by maintaining open lines of communication and collaborating on intervention strategies.
Discharge Planner
Clove Lakes Health Care
07.2006 - 08.2008
- Improved patient satisfaction by carefully evaluating their needs and developing personalized discharge plans.
- Executed complex psychosocial interventions and facilitated discharge planning and resource utilization.
- Supported informed decision-making, including advanced directives and treatment plan development.
- Advocated for patients'' best interests, working closely with healthcare providers to develop appropriate treatment plans and interventions.
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations and accreditation standards related to discharge planning activities within the organization.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges in hospital setting.
Education
Bilingual Special Education -
Touro College
Brooklyn, NY01-2016
Master of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Touro College
Brooklyn, NY01-2009
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Touro College
Brooklyn, NY01-2009
Master of Social Work - Human Services/Psychology
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY01-2006
Skills
- Evidence-based assessment
- IEP and BIP implementation
- IEP development
- Advocacy skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Deep understanding of education laws and policies
Languages
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Ukrainian
Professional Working
Certification
New York State Students with Disabilities (Birth-Grade 2)
New York State Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2)
New York State Bilingual Education Extension
Timeline
Special Education Itinerant Teacher
Hebrew Academy for Special Children
09.2018 - 08.2025
Special Education Itinerant Teacher
Smart Choice Therapy
09.2016 - Current
Special Education Itinerant Teacher
Yeled V'Yalda
09.2011 - 08.2017
Discharge Planner
Clove Lakes Health Care
07.2006 - 08.2008
Bilingual Special Education -
Touro College
Master of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Touro College
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Touro College
Master of Social Work - Human Services/Psychology
Adelphi University