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JoAnn Johannessen

Shoreham,NY

Summary

Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. I am seeking full time employment in a school district as an elementary school teacher, where I can use my personal and professional experience. I am equally interested in the area of students with disabilities and at-risk students to make a significant contribution to their future.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Itinerant Teacher

Empowering Minds Therapy Inc.
11.2018 - Current
  • 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).
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.

Direct Care Professional/House Manager

Association For Habilitation And Residential Care
08.2014 - 05.2019
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, and personal grooming.
  • Managed day-to-day operation of home to comply with regulations and agency standards.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.

Substitute Teacher

Middle Country School District
09.2016 - 11.2018
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

St. Joseph's University
Patchogue, NY
05.2016

Skills

  • Behavior Management
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Autism Spectrum Knowledge
  • Collaborative Teaching
  • Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
  • Parent Communication
  • Behavior Modification Techniques
  • IEP Development
  • IEP Implementation
  • Functional Behavior Assessment
  • Inclusion Strategies
  • Positive Reinforcement

Certification

NY Certificate Early Childhood Education Birth to Grade Two

(exp. 2026)

NY Certificate Students with Disabilities Birth to Grade Two

(exp. 2026)

NY Certificate Students with Disabilities Grades One to Six

(exp. 2026)

NY Certificate Childhood Education Grades One to Six

(exp. 2026)

References

Available upon request.

Timeline

Special Education Itinerant Teacher

Empowering Minds Therapy Inc.
11.2018 - Current

Substitute Teacher

Middle Country School District
09.2016 - 11.2018

Direct Care Professional/House Manager

Association For Habilitation And Residential Care
08.2014 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

St. Joseph's University

NY Certificate Early Childhood Education Birth to Grade Two

(exp. 2026)

NY Certificate Students with Disabilities Birth to Grade Two

(exp. 2026)

NY Certificate Students with Disabilities Grades One to Six

(exp. 2026)

NY Certificate Childhood Education Grades One to Six

(exp. 2026)

JoAnn Johannessen