Joyce Curran
Nazareth,PA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Teacher Special Education
Nazareth Area School District
12.2014 - 06.2022
- Used STaR-ACCESS Billing for students daily services.
- Participated in regular meetings with parents, therapists, and school administrators to discuss student progress and develop appropriate interventions.
- Modified curriculum materials according to individual student needs, making learning accessible for all students in the classroom.
- Monitored student progress through ongoing assessments and adjusted instructional strategies accordingly for optimal results.
- Contributed to professional development initiatives by attending workshops and conferences targeting special education best practices.
- Improved students'' social skills by incorporating group activities and peer interactions into daily routines.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
Volunteer Coordinator
St. Joseph's Parish School
09.2006 - 06.2014
- Managed a database of over 200 volunteers, ensuring accurate record-keeping and easy access to information when needed.
- Managed and tracked volunteer hours and progress to support accurate documentation.
- Evaluated volunteer performance to enforce compliance with established policies and regulations, provide constructive feedback and identify areas for improvement or additional training needs.
- Negotiated agreements with external vendors for necessary supplies or services at discounted rates, reducing overall expenses related to volunteer programs without sacrificing quality levels.
- Served as a liaison between volunteers and senior leadership, ensuring open lines of communication and promoting a transparent environment where concerns could be addressed promptly.
- Collaborated with other departments to maximize impact of volunteer efforts.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Child Education, Health/Physical Education
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NYSkills
- Communication Strategies
- Positive Reinforcement
- Disability Awareness
- Student Advocacy
- Progress Monitoring
- Emotional disturbances
- Sensory Integration
- Assistive Technology
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Emotional Support
- Life Skills Instruction
Certification
- Adult/Child/Infant CPR
- First Aid
Timeline
Associate Teacher Special Education
Nazareth Area School District
12.2014 - 06.2022
Volunteer Coordinator
St. Joseph's Parish School
09.2006 - 06.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Early Child Education, Health/Physical Education
Nassau Community College
- Adult/Child/Infant CPR
- First Aid
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