Jessica Villatoro
Framingham,MA
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Department Chair
Wayland Public Schools
09.2023 - Current
- Contributed to district-level committees to support needs of students on IEPs.
- Allocated special education staff and addressed requests for additional allocations throughout school year.
- Evaluated and supervised itinerant teachers and support staff based on student needs.
- Coordinated special education services through frequent principal collaboration and consultation.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Represented educational program at meetings and conferences to serve as subject matter liaison for array of services and activities assigned.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
Special Education Liaison
Wayland Public Schools
09.2011 - Current
- Collaborated with families to provide resources for children outside of school district.
- Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
- Interpreted and analyzed academic data to maintain student development and retention.
- Maintained contact with parents to address concerns and needs of children.
- Facilitated IEP meetings by using family-centered, strength-based approach.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
Special Education Teacher
The Education Cooperative
09.2004 - 08.2011
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
Education
Master of Education - Moderate And Severe Special Education
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA05-2007
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT05-2004
Skills
- Legal compliance
- Collaborative leadership
- Individualized education programs
- Data-driven decision making
- Transition planning
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Disability awareness
- Instructional leadership
- Strong work ethic
- Curriculum planning
Certification
DESE Endorsement - Autism and EL
Timeline
Special Education Department Chair
Wayland Public Schools
09.2023 - Current
Special Education Liaison
Wayland Public Schools
09.2011 - Current
Special Education Teacher
The Education Cooperative
09.2004 - 08.2011
Master of Education - Moderate And Severe Special Education
Lesley University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Fairfield University
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