John Casella
Sayreville,NJ
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Hoboken Board of Education, skilled in differentiated instruction and classroom management. Successfully developed tailored IEPs that fostered student growth and engagement, while cultivating strong relationships with families to enhance educational outcomes. Committed to creating inclusive learning environments for diverse learners.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Hoboken Board of Education
10.1990 - 06.2022
- 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.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Teacher
North Bergen Board Of Education
03.1986 - 06.1989
Teacher
Jersey City Board Of Education
09.1989 - 06.1990
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Teacher
St. Joseph’s Elementary School
01.1980 - 06.1985
Education
Special Education Certification - Special Education Certification
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJBachelor Of Arts For Teaching - Elementary Education
St. Peter’s College
Jersey City, NJ05.1985
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans ieps
- Small group instruction
Certification
Elementary Education
Special Education
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Hoboken Board of Education
10.1990 - 06.2022
Teacher
Jersey City Board Of Education
09.1989 - 06.1990
Teacher
North Bergen Board Of Education
03.1986 - 06.1989
Teacher
St. Joseph’s Elementary School
01.1980 - 06.1985
Special Education Certification - Special Education Certification
New Jersey City University
Bachelor Of Arts For Teaching - Elementary Education
St. Peter’s College
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