Joan Cirella
Mine Hill,NJ
Summary
At Randolph Township Schools, I excelled as a Special Education Teacher, leveraging differentiated instruction and classroom management to enhance student success. I developed tailored IEPs, significantly improved behavior management, and fostered strong parent-teacher communication. My methods promoted substantial academic and personal growth in students with diverse needs, embodying a commitment to fostering positive learning environments and building meaningful relationships. 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
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Randolph Township Schools
09.1996 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Organized field trips and community-based experiences that enriched students'' understanding of real-world applications for their skills.
- Advocated for rights and needs of students with special education requirements, ensuring access to appropriate resources and accommodations.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Enhanced students'' communication skills by implementing group activities and collaborative projects.
- Streamlined classroom processes by integrating technology tools such as interactive whiteboards and assistive devices designed for students with disabilities.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Marygrove College
Detroit, MIBachelor of Arts - Education And Psychology
College of Saint Elizabeth
Morristown, New Jersey05.1995
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Small Group Instruction
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Student Engagement
- Behavior Management
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Growth Mindset
- Public Speaking
- ESL- English as Second Language
- Student Support
- Relationship Building
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Randolph Township Schools
09.1996 - Current
Master of Arts - Education
Marygrove College
Bachelor of Arts - Education And Psychology
College of Saint Elizabeth
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