Josephine Baldessarre
Mahopac,NY
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Specialist with Devereux Advance Behavioral Health, adept at developing individualized education plans and managing classroom behavior. Proven track record in analyzing student data to drive academic growth and ensure compliance with special education regulations. Skilled in fostering inclusive environments that promote both social and academic success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Specialist
Devereux Advance Behavioral Health
Mount Kisco, NY
01.2016 - Current
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Observed and documented student performance, progress and behaviors in order to ensure that individual goals were being met.
- Monitored compliance with state regulations governing special education programs at the district level.
- Created positive learning environments by utilizing effective classroom management techniques.
- Evaluated student needs to provide helpful resources and support.
- Attended Individualized Education Program meetings with parents, teachers, administrators and outside service providers as needed.
- Maintained accurate records of IEPs, student progress reports, lesson plans and attendance information.
- Coordinated communication among outside agencies providing services such as speech therapy or occupational therapy.
- Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted with classroom observations to identify developmental delays and behavioral issues.
- Developed individual educational plans designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Analyzed student data and prescribed remediation and enrichment to meet learning needs.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Hunter College
New York, NY06-2007
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Behavior management
- Data analysis
- Classroom management
- Regulatory compliance
- Special education law
Accomplishments
- DPBIS Autism Classroom of Excellence Award
Languages
Italian
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- NYS 1-6 Students With Disabilities Professional License
- NYS Elementary 1-6 Professional License
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Specialist
Devereux Advance Behavioral Health
01.2016 - Current
Master of Science - Education
Hunter College
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