Johanna Bonifacio
Orlando,FL
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at NYC Dept of Education, skilled in differentiated instruction and IEP development. Proven ability to enhance student engagement and academic performance through innovative curriculum adaptation and effective classroom management. Bilingual in Spanish, fostering inclusive learning environments that support diverse student needs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESE Co-Teacher Multigrades 1-5
Seminole County Public School-Bear Lake Elementary
Apopka, FL
01.2023 - Current
- Provide direct support to students by delivering instruction through co-teaching models and strategies.
- Plan and monitor students' progress in collaboration with general education teachers.
- Analyze students' academic performance/implement intensive interventions and differentiation strategies.
- Provide instruction to students with disabilities based on grade level state standards, curriculum and research-based practices.
- Assist with the preparation and implementation of learning activities.
- Maintain accurate and complete records of students' activities and behaviors.
- Assist with the implementation of behavioral support plans including monitoring and charting of behavior, reinforcement procedures and preventative strategies.
1st Grade Teacher Assistant
NYC Dept of Education- Amber Charter Elementary School
New York, NY
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Assisted with planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities and strategies which support the educational, social, and emotional development of the students.
- Stepped in as Lead Teacher at request of homeroom teacher/administration.
- Stepped in as Lead Teacher in lesson planning and co-teaching alongside homeroom teacher.
- Scheduled and worked with students individually and in small groups to review and reinforce learning, complete assignments and improve overall performance.
- Adapted learning activities and materials to meet individual needs.
- Organized lesson materials, equipment and the classroom environment for an optimal learning experience.
- Maintained detailed records of students' progress.
- Provided regular feedback on each student to teachers and parents.
K-12 Substitute Special Education Teacher
School Professionals
New York, NY
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Carried out professional duties of a special education substitute teacher in general education and special education NYC schools.
- Followed homeroom teacher lesson plans/curriculum when available.
- Prepared and created engaging, rich lesson/activities for students with disabilities in multi-subject areas.
- Instructed after school program classes, dance, theatre, computer applications, reading/math enrichment classes.
8:1:1 6th-10th Grade Special Education Teacher
NYC Dept of Education- Mickey Mantle School
New York, NY
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Responsible for instructing students with disabilities, including autism, intellectual disability, emotional disturbance and multiple disabilities.
- Differentiated instruction for students with varied cognitive, social, and behavioral needs and levels.
- Developed and implemented IEP goals and objectives aligned to students' needs.
- Created detailed and relevant daily lesson plans for ELA and Math subjects.
- Managed classroom paraprofessionals, delegated/supervised responsibilities and instructed them to effectively work with students.
PRE-SERVICE TEACHER
NYC Dept of Education Lewis and Clarke School
Bronx, NY
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Company Overview: NYC Teaching Collaborative Fellowship is an intensive 5-month long program that supports prospective teachers by providing experienced licensed mentors, real-time coaching and rigorous coursework.
- Co-taught (3) departmentalized 12:1:1 classes with licensed teacher and paraprofessional where emotional/behavioral needs were met while addressing academic skills.
- Developed engaging lessons that supported students in critical thinking and inquiry-based learning while meeting NYS Common Core Learning Standards.
- Differentiated to provide equitable support to each individual student as well as the necessary tools to aid in their educational growth.
- Delegated tasks and planned activities to best utilize paraprofessionals' time and personal strengths to provide the most strategic support to students.
- Participated in weekly team meetings for Initial and Annual IEP's. Discussed student classroom performance and behavior as input to target individual, group, and overall student counseling needs.
- NYC Teaching Collaborative Fellowship is an intensive 5-month long program that supports prospective teachers by providing experienced licensed mentors, real-time coaching and rigorous coursework.
Pediatric Ambulatory Care/Surgical Data Manager
St. Barnabas Hospital/SBH Health System
Bronx, NY
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Provided clinical data management support to clinical operations team and/or study projects.
- Responsible for verifying/obtaining authorizations as required by insurance companies' plan coverage for pediatric patients in comprehensive care, ambulatory surgery clinic care requiring outpatient procedures.
- Performed financial reviews and calculations based upon information received from the insurance company or plan.
Education
Master of Science - Education, Teacher of Students with Disabilities. Secondary Generalist 7th-12th Grades
CUNY Brooklyn College
01.2020
BA - Psychology/ Art History
CUNY Herbert H. Lehman College
01.2009
Skills
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Student records management
- Child development
- Exam Proctoring
- Student service accommodation
- Student-Centered learning
- Social-Emotional Learning training
- Curriculum Development
- IEP Development/SESIS
- In-depth knowledge of disabilities
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Proficiency in MS Office Word
- Proficiency in MS Office PowerPoint
- Proficiency in MS Office Excel
- Proficiency in MS Office Access
- Proficiency in MS Office Outlook
- Lesson/curriculum planning
- Organization and data management
- Excellent communication skills
- Co-teaching strategies
- Behavioral support plans
- Curriculum adaptation
- Student assessment
- IEP development
- Literacy development
- Fluent Spanish
- Type speed 55-60 wpm
Certification
- Florida Dept of Education Statement of Eligibility English Grades 5-9 Expires 10/4/2029
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
ESE Co-Teacher Multigrades 1-5
Seminole County Public School-Bear Lake Elementary
01.2023 - Current
1st Grade Teacher Assistant
NYC Dept of Education- Amber Charter Elementary School
01.2020 - 01.2021
K-12 Substitute Special Education Teacher
School Professionals
01.2019 - 01.2020
8:1:1 6th-10th Grade Special Education Teacher
NYC Dept of Education- Mickey Mantle School
01.2018 - 01.2019
PRE-SERVICE TEACHER
NYC Dept of Education Lewis and Clarke School
01.2018 - 12.2018
Pediatric Ambulatory Care/Surgical Data Manager
St. Barnabas Hospital/SBH Health System
01.2016 - 01.2018
Master of Science - Education, Teacher of Students with Disabilities. Secondary Generalist 7th-12th Grades
CUNY Brooklyn College
BA - Psychology/ Art History
CUNY Herbert H. Lehman College
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