Judi DeRario
Wappingers Falls,NY
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher with expertise in differentiated instruction and classroom management. Proven ability to foster collaboration and student engagement, driving positive learning outcomes through tailored education strategies.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
UPK Special Education Teacher
Learning Together
09.2022 - 01.2026
- Developed individualized education plans to address unique learning needs of students.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create inclusive classroom environments.
- Implemented behavioral interventions and support strategies for diverse learners.
- Monitored student progress, adjusting instructional methods to ensure comprehension.
- Engaged with families to provide resources and support for student success.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Special Education Teacher
Poughkeepsie City School District
02.2017 - 06.2022
- Developed individualized education plans tailored to diverse learning needs.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to enhance classroom engagement.
- Monitored student performance and adjusted instructional methods accordingly.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
Special Education Head Teacher
Hayes Day School
09.2007 - 12.2016
- Classroom management of classified students, ranging from autistic to severely challenged and multiply handicapped.
- IEP writing and CSE meeting experience
- Alternative assessment testing
- Collaborated with parents and community stakeholders to support student success and address individual needs.
- Supervised Teaching Assistants and Aides and mentored new teachers
Temporary Special Education Teacher
Wappingers Central School District
09.2006 - 06.2007
SEIT Teacher
St Francis Prechool
09.2004 - 06.2005
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Wappingers Central School District
09.2000 - 06.2004
Home School Tutor
Arlington Central School District
09.2000 - 06.2003
Education
Master of Science - Education
Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NYMBA - Business
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CTBachelor of Arts - English/Visual Arts
New England College
Henniker, NHSkills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans IEPs
- Small group instruction
- Collaborative teamwork
Timeline
UPK Special Education Teacher
Learning Together
09.2022 - 01.2026
Special Education Teacher
Poughkeepsie City School District
02.2017 - 06.2022
Special Education Head Teacher
Hayes Day School
09.2007 - 12.2016
Temporary Special Education Teacher
Wappingers Central School District
09.2006 - 06.2007
SEIT Teacher
St Francis Prechool
09.2004 - 06.2005
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Wappingers Central School District
09.2000 - 06.2004
Home School Tutor
Arlington Central School District
09.2000 - 06.2003
Master of Science - Education
Mount Saint Mary College
MBA - Business
Sacred Heart University
Bachelor of Arts - English/Visual Arts
New England College