JULISSA THEN
Summary
Special Education Teacher with extensive experience supporting students with autism and complex needs. Increased IEP goal achievement of students while implementing effective behavior interventions and life skills instruction. Strong collaborator with families and support staff to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Special Education / ENL Teacher
P721K – District 75, NYCDOE
- Taught 8–12 students with autism in 6:1:1 and 8:1:1 settings
- Facilitated IEP goal progress for over 80% of students
- Achieved 30% reduction in behavioral incidents through implementation of BIPs
- Enhanced student independence by 25% through targeted life skills instruction
- Engaged with paraprofessionals, therapists, and families to coordinate educational strategies
Special Education / ENL Teacher
P53K – District 75, NYCDOE
- Delivered differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners
- Used assessment data to drive instruction
- Increased student engagement through structured strategies
- Enhanced communication and independence skills, fostering student growth
ABA Therapist / Special Instructor
White Glove Early Intervention
- Decreased maladaptive behaviors by 25% through targeted interventions
- Facilitated achievement of 85% of developmental goals for children
- Provided 1:1 ABA instruction for children with delays
- Engaged families to promote skill carryover in home environments
Education
M.S. - Early Childhood & Special Education
Touro College
M.S. - TESOL
Mercy College
Skills
- IEP Implementation
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Individualized Instruction
- Behavior Intervention (BIPs)
- Autism Support
- Structured Teaching
- Vocational training
- Family Collaboration
Certification
- SpEd & Gen Ed (Birth–Grade 2)
- ENL (K–12)
- Attendance Teacher (K–12)
- Special Education (K–12), In Progress
Timeline
Special Education / ENL Teacher
P721K – District 75, NYCDOE
Special Education / ENL Teacher
P53K – District 75, NYCDOE
ABA Therapist / Special Instructor
White Glove Early Intervention
M.S. - Early Childhood & Special Education
Touro College
M.S. - TESOL
Mercy College