Joanna Abramowicz
Ridgefield,CT
Summary
Versatile and dedicated Special Education Teacher with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
The Speech Academy
09.2016 - Current
- Develop IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Foster strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Promote a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Support students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Teach students reading, writing and math, across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Enhance students'' communication skills by implementing group activities and collaborative projects.
- Evaluate student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Initiator and organizer of quarterly Spelling Bee contests and Mystery Guest Reading program
Early Intervention Specialist / Service Coordinator
TheraCare
10.2012 - 08.2016
- Collaborated with family and multidisciplinary team to develop tailored intervention plans (IFSP) resulting in improved child outcomes
- Delivered high-quality services by staying up-to-date with industry best practices and attending relevant professional development opportunities.
- Implemented delivery of early intervention services including ABA and Verbal Behavior therapy to assigned children at home and daycare centers
- Documented activities with each child, including progress notes, quantitative and qualitative data collection, and recording of formal and informal meetings with parents and other caregivers
- Provided service coordination to families through home visits, phone calls, and written communication, ensuring consistent progress monitoring.
- Established strong relationships with families, fostering trust and open communication for effective collaboration.
- Facilitated smooth transitions for children from early intervention programs into school settings by collaborating closely with educational teams.
Behavior Interventionist / Service Coordinator
Abilis (Youth Division)
04.2009 - 07.2011
- Conducted activity-based instructional sessions to children on designated caseloads at home and in community settings to teach language, social and play skills
- Assisted family members and caregivers in learning how to facilitate behavior improvement with their child Collaborated within Abilis and other community agencies to provide needed support to assigned families
- Created and ensured the availability of all materials necessary to implemented GAP (Greenwich Autism Program) activities, including picture/cue schedule or choice boards
- Facilitated and participated in the development, review, and evaluation of the individualized family service plan (IFSP)
ABA Therapist
Eden Institute (Early Childhood Classroom)
10.2008 - 03.2009
- Provided 1:1 ABA therapy to children with autism aged 3-8
- Implemented structured curriculum to teach language, social, play and self-help skills
- Collected and graphed student’s data, and reviewed student progress
- Participated in development of Individual Education Program (IEP) and IEP meetings
- Experienced in VB, DRO, DTT, PECS, sign language, sensory and play therapy
Education
Master’s Degree - Special Education
University of Zielona Gora
Associate Degree - Humanities and Social Science
Mercer County Community College
Skills
- Special Education: Comprehensive, Grades Pre K through 12 Certificate - endorsement #165
- Comprehensive IMSE Orton-Gillingham Training
- Supporting Children with Difficulties in Reading and Writing – course authorized by University of London
- Infant Toddler Family Specialist (ITFS) Credential Certificate – endorsement #123
- Certificate of Completion Intervention Programming for Nonverbal Children
- Certificate of Completion Functional Analysis & Treatment of Severe Behavior Disorders
- Bilingual, Polish and English fluency
- Computer proficiency, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Google Classroom
- Differentiated Instruction
- Individual Education Plans IEPs and instructional strategies
- Data Collection and data management
Languages
Polish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
The Speech Academy
09.2016 - Current
Early Intervention Specialist / Service Coordinator
TheraCare
10.2012 - 08.2016
Behavior Interventionist / Service Coordinator
Abilis (Youth Division)
04.2009 - 07.2011
ABA Therapist
Eden Institute (Early Childhood Classroom)
10.2008 - 03.2009
Master’s Degree - Special Education
University of Zielona Gora
Associate Degree - Humanities and Social Science
Mercer County Community College
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