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Jeanemer Catane

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Compassionate, creative and effective teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Ruben Diaz ES
08.2023 - Current
  • Assists struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized education plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Delivers effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Modifies general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Cultivates connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Teaches multiple subjects to students with intellectual disabilities.

Special Education Teacher, Ollie Detwiler ES

CCSD
07.2022 - 05.2023
  • Ensured opportunity for all students to learn in supportive, culturally responsive learning environment.
  • Created and maintained positive, orderly, and academically focused learning condition in instructional environment.
  • Developed and implemented daily and long-range lesson plans using research-based strategies to meet the needs of all students, including but not limited to, students who have been identified as at-risk and above grade level, students with individualized educational programs (IEP), and English language learners (ELL).
  • Integrated use of technology into instructional program in accordance with Nevada K-12 Integrated Technology Standards.
  • Conducted Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) and develops Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) for students with problem behaviors.
  • Implemented scientifically based instruction, including Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), to support the unique academic, social, and behavioral needs of students, as appropriate.
  • Ensured that students with disabilities are receiving a free appropriate education in the least restrictive environment (LRE).

Special Education Teacher, PSDS, CE Rieg School

PGCPS
08.2019 - 06.2022
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Conducted Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) and developed Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) for students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorder.
  • Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Organized instruction material, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
  • Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.

Special Education Teacher, SCB, Forest Oaks Middle

MCPS
08.2017 - 06.2019
  • Implemented the School Community-Based program.
  • Participated in the development and annual review of the IEPs of special needs learners.
  • Provided accommodations and modifications/instructional support to meet the needs of the learners.

Special Education Teacher, LFI, Albert Einstein Hi

MCPS
08.2016 - 06.2017
  • Participated in the development and annual review of the Individualized Educational Plans of six students with Autism and Intellectual Disability.
  • Provided accommodations and modifications to materials and instruction to meet students' needs.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.

Special Education Teacher, Tohatchi Elementary

GMCS
09.2014 - 08.2016
  • Provided instruction and case management services for students diagnosed with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), Down Syndrome, and Intellectual Disability.
  • Provided accommodations and modifications to materials and instruction to meet students' needs.
  • Utilized the NM framework for teaching and Common Core State Standards in planning for instruction and developing the IEP.
  • Participated in professional development.
  • Communicated with the school staff and parents.

Professional Development Lead Teacher

C. Elizabeth Rieg Regional School
08.2013 - 06.2014
  • Discussed with the teachers regarding the Framework for Teaching (FfT), Common Core State Standards (CCSS), & Student Learning Objective (SLO).
  • Monitored and assisted the teachers in doing their Student Learning Objectives.
  • Attended the seminar-workshops regarding updates on CCSS and SLOs.
  • Discussed with the teachers on how to upload the SLOs using the Oracle Self-Service.

Alternate Maryland School Assessment (Alt-MSA) Testing Assistant

C. Elizabeth Rieg Regional School
08.2012 - 06.2014
  • Discussed Alt-MSA process to special educators.
  • Made artifacts for teachers.
  • Coordinated with the Alt-MSA Testing Coordinator regarding the updates.
  • Discussed with Alt-MSA teachers regarding data collection and prompt hierarchy.
  • Videotaped the Alt-MSA students.

Social Studies & Math Chairperson

C. Elizabeth Rieg Regional School
09.2010 - 06.2014
  • Reviewed, developed or adopted Social Studies and Math materials and furnished the teachers with these materials in order to enhance the life and citizenship skills of the students.
  • Used the Framework for Teaching (FfT) as a guide on tweaking/modifying the curriculum.
  • Assisted the extracurricular and co-curricular activities of the school such as spearheading the Men Make A Difference Day, Latino Heritage Month, Indian American Heritage Month, Holiday Program, Black History Month, Irish American Heritage Month, Women's History Month, Math Awareness Month, & Autism Awareness Month.
  • Enhanced professional development by attending seminar-workshops related to Social Studies and Math and being a member of the Social Studies Council and Maryland Historical Society.

Special Education Teacher

C. Elizabeth Rieg Regional School
08.2008 - 06.2014
  • Participated in the development and annual review of the Individualized Educational Plans(IEPs) of six students with Multiple Disabilities (Autism, Intellectual Disability, and/or Orthopedic Impairment).
  • Monitored the implementation of IEP goals and objectives using the instructional prompting system and instructional age-appropriate materials and coordinated/communicated with the IEP team members such as the IEP chairperson, specialists, guidance counselor, psychologist, parents, etc. regarding the completed goals and objectives.
  • Established the schedule, responsibilities and expectations of my paraprofessionals and dedicated assistant.
  • Used the Framework for Teaching (FfT) and Common Core State Standards as a guide in pedagogy.
  • Used variety of teaching techniques to develop and enhance the comprehension, multi-sensory, motor, and functional/critical life skills of the students with special needs.
  • Enhanced professional development by attending seminar-workshops convention related to my field of endeavor and being a member of the organizations, such as the Council for Exceptional Children(CEC) and APBA (as student/consumer member)

Teacher/Social Studies Coordinator

School of St. Anthony
05.2003 - 02.2008
  • Taught Social Studies (Asian/Western History & Economics).
  • Used variety of teaching techniques to encourage student critical thinking and discussion.
  • Collaborated with a team of faculty to develop after-school tutorial program for students in need of extra help.
  • Modified the general education curriculum for special needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technology.
  • Consistently received positive teacher evaluations from students.
  • Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
  • Designed lesson plans focused on age- and grade level-appropriate material.
  • Introduced special outreach programs to Social Action Program chair in effort to increase institution's interest in community service.
  • Fostered meaningful relationship among students through student field trip retreats and teamwork community service projects.
  • Supervised social studies teachers regarding instruction and interpersonal skills.

Research Assistant

Dr. Eduardo Alicias
06.1994 - 04.2007
  • Conducted research of three research projects that led to writing and publication of the books, Data Organization and Analysis in a Computer Environment; Classroom Observation and Related Fallacies: Lessons for Educational Administration; & Forms of Government and the Occurrence of Coups D'Etat.

Teacher/Social Studies Coordinator

Lourdes School
06.1990 - 03.2003

Same as with the descriptions of School of St. Anthony

Education

Doctor of Education - Organizational Leadership

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
11.2022

ABA Graduate Certificate - Applied Behavior Analysis

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL
04.2016

Master of Arts - Special Education

New Era University
Quezon City, Philippines
10.2007

Teaching Graduate Certificate -

Philippine Normal University
Manila, Philippines
03.1991

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of Santo Tomas
Manila, Philippines
03.1989

Skills

  • Doctor of Education (EdD) in Organizational Leadership
  • Special education (Autism, Cognitive/Learning Disability, Emotional & Behavioral Disorder, Multiple Disabilities)
  • Working to becoming Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
  • Data collector/program implementer as supervised by BCBA
  • Curriculum development
  • Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA)/Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Classroom technology/assistive technology
  • Research

Accomplishments

  • Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), 9/21/2022 to Current
  • Board Certified Cognitive Specialist (BCCS), 4/30/2021 to Current
  • Certified Autism Specialist (CAS), 4/15/2021 to Current
  • Board Certified in Special Education (BCSE), 6/4/2021 to Current
  • Diplomate, American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 6/4/2021 to Current
  • NASET/AASEP Advisory Council Member for Board Certifications/PD, 11/2022 to Current
  • NCTA Interdisciplinary Curriculum Development Team, 9/2021-11/2021
  • Board of Education of PGCPS Excellence in Education Award, 5/17/2021
  • City of Bowie Excellence in Education Award, 5/8/2021
  • City of Bowie Excellence In Education Award, 4/27/2011
  • Council for Exceptional Children Frances R. Fuchs Award, Prince George's County Chapter 263, 4/24/2014


Certification

  • Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), 9/21/2022 to Current
  • Board Certified Cognitive Specialist (BCCS), 4/30/2022 to Current
  • Certified Autism Specialist (CAS), 4/15/2022 to Current
  • Board Certified in Special Education, 6/4/2021 to Current
  • Maryland Educator Certificate, Advanced Professional Certificate, 7/1/2018-6/30/2023
  • State of New Mexico License, Level Three-A Instructional Leader Pre K-12 Special Education License, 7/1/2014-6/30/2023
  • National Consortium For Teaching About Asia by Asian Studies Center of University of Pittsburgh & Program for Teaching East Asia by University of Colorado at Boulder, 8/5/2013
  • Certificates for the completion of the TEACCH (Treatment & Education of Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped Children) Autism Program, The University of North Carolina TEACCH Autism Program, 8/4-8/2014; 9/26-29/2015
  • Certificates for the completion of the Applied Behavior Analysis Basic and Advanced Series, Florida Institute of Technology, 03/27/2016

Affiliations

  • National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET)
  • Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA)
  • National Consortium for Teaching about Asia (NCTA)

Additional Information

Ms. Tika Epstein

Principal

Ruben Diaz Elementary School

epstet@nv.ccsd.net

(702) 799-2120


Mrs. Aileen Angeles

Special Education Teacher

Daniel F. Goldfarb Elementary School

angelal@nv.ccsd.net

(443) 857-8498


Ms. Shaylee Nelson

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Proud Moments ABA

ShNelson@proudmomentsaba.com

(702) 573-1326


Dr. Karina Kasztelnik

Researcher/Professor

Tennessee State University

karinakasztelnik@yahoo.com

(202) 321-3023


Dr. Alycia Harris

Dissertation Chair/Adjunct Professor

Grand Canyon University/Northcentral University

Alycia.Harris@my.gcu.edu

(256) 341-7695


Dr. Adelaide Blake

Principal

C. Elizabeth Rieg Regional School

adelaide.blake@pgcps.org

(202) 492-2864



Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Ruben Diaz ES
08.2023 - Current

Special Education Teacher, Ollie Detwiler ES

CCSD
07.2022 - 05.2023

Special Education Teacher, PSDS, CE Rieg School

PGCPS
08.2019 - 06.2022

Special Education Teacher, SCB, Forest Oaks Middle

MCPS
08.2017 - 06.2019

Special Education Teacher, LFI, Albert Einstein Hi

MCPS
08.2016 - 06.2017

Special Education Teacher, Tohatchi Elementary

GMCS
09.2014 - 08.2016

Professional Development Lead Teacher

C. Elizabeth Rieg Regional School
08.2013 - 06.2014

Alternate Maryland School Assessment (Alt-MSA) Testing Assistant

C. Elizabeth Rieg Regional School
08.2012 - 06.2014

Social Studies & Math Chairperson

C. Elizabeth Rieg Regional School
09.2010 - 06.2014

Special Education Teacher

C. Elizabeth Rieg Regional School
08.2008 - 06.2014

Teacher/Social Studies Coordinator

School of St. Anthony
05.2003 - 02.2008

Research Assistant

Dr. Eduardo Alicias
06.1994 - 04.2007

Teacher/Social Studies Coordinator

Lourdes School
06.1990 - 03.2003

Doctor of Education - Organizational Leadership

Grand Canyon University

ABA Graduate Certificate - Applied Behavior Analysis

Florida Institute of Technology

Master of Arts - Special Education

New Era University

Teaching Graduate Certificate -

Philippine Normal University

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of Santo Tomas
  • Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), 9/21/2022 to Current
  • Board Certified Cognitive Specialist (BCCS), 4/30/2022 to Current
  • Certified Autism Specialist (CAS), 4/15/2022 to Current
  • Board Certified in Special Education, 6/4/2021 to Current
  • Maryland Educator Certificate, Advanced Professional Certificate, 7/1/2018-6/30/2023
  • State of New Mexico License, Level Three-A Instructional Leader Pre K-12 Special Education License, 7/1/2014-6/30/2023
  • National Consortium For Teaching About Asia by Asian Studies Center of University of Pittsburgh & Program for Teaching East Asia by University of Colorado at Boulder, 8/5/2013
  • Certificates for the completion of the TEACCH (Treatment & Education of Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped Children) Autism Program, The University of North Carolina TEACCH Autism Program, 8/4-8/2014; 9/26-29/2015
  • Certificates for the completion of the Applied Behavior Analysis Basic and Advanced Series, Florida Institute of Technology, 03/27/2016
Jeanemer Catane