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JoAnn Inguanta

Raleigh,NC

Summary

Early childhood special education teacher with expertise in individualized education planning and effective communication. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance student learning outcomes. Committed to creating nurturing environments that support growth and development for all students.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Forest Pines Drive Elementary, WCPSS
Raleigh, NC
08.2007 - 06.2025
  • Developed and implemented individualized education plans to support student learning and growth.
  • Provided direct instruction in academics, communication, behavior management, and social-emotional development.
  • Designed engaging lesson plans that integrated sensory activities and play-based learning.
  • Created a safe, nurturing environment to facilitate student growth and learning.
  • Monitored student progress through data collection, informing instructional adjustments and enhancing learning outcomes.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement strategies to promote appropriate student behaviors.
  • Collaborated with families and therapists to enhance children's learning and development.
  • Coached paraprofessionals on instructional techniques, improving support for special needs students.

Education

M.Ed - Early Childhood Intervention & Family Support

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
08-2006

Bachelor of Arts - Child Study

St. Joseph's University
Patchogue, NY
01-1997

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Suffolk Community College
Selden, NY
08-1994

Skills

  • Child development
  • Lesson planning
  • Individualized education planning
  • Inclusion strategies
  • Instructional adaptation
  • Visual supports
  • Sensory Integration Strategies
  • Creative Curriculum Assessment
  • Functional behavior assessment
  • Behavior Intervention Planning
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Progress monitoring
  • Collaborative teamwork skills
  • Effective communication skills
  • Time management strategies
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Adaptability to change
  • Technological proficiency

Timeline

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Forest Pines Drive Elementary, WCPSS
08.2007 - 06.2025

M.Ed - Early Childhood Intervention & Family Support

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

Bachelor of Arts - Child Study

St. Joseph's University

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Suffolk Community College
JoAnn Inguanta