Katherine Massaro
Brick
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher skilled in differentiated instruction, classroom management, and individualized education plans. Committed to fostering student growth through effective Discrete Trial Teaching and collaborative strategies.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Brick Township Board Of Education
Brick, NJ
11.2022 - Current
- Develop individualized education plans addressing unique student needs and learning styles.
- Utilize the VBMAPP to assess students current level and determine appropriate goals and objectives
- Implement engaging lesson plans that fostered academic growth and social skills.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to assess student progress and adapt strategies.
- Utilized assistive technology to enhance learning experiences for students with disabilities.
- Utilize the principles of ABA to foster a structured learning environment that promotes skill acquisition while shaping behaviors
- Construct daily communication to parents about students school day
- Train instructional aides on effective classroom management techniques and support strategies.
Special Education Teacher
East Windsor Regional School District
East Windsor, NJ
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Implemented engaging lesson plans that fostered academic growth and social skills.
- Collaborated with BCBA and therapists to assess student progress and adapt strategies.
- Utilized assistive technology to enhance learning experiences for students with disabilities.
- Utilized principles of ABA to deliver instruction and shape behavior
- Utilized the VBMAPP to assess students current learning level and determine appropriate goals and objectives
Special Education Teacher
Plumsted Township School District
New Egypt, NJ
04.2018 - 04.2022
- Collaborated with colleagues to assess student progress and adapt strategies.
- Monitored classroom behavior, implementing positive reinforcement strategies to encourage on task and productive behavior
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student achievements and areas for improvement.
- Developed Individualized Education Plans based on students individual skill level
- Utilized VBMAPP to assess students and determine appropriate goals and objectives
- Trained instructional aides on effective classroom management techniques and support strategies.
Special Education Teacher
Jersey City Public Schools
Jersey City, NJ
01.2011 - 04.2018
- Developed individualized education plans addressing unique student needs and learning styles.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess student progress and adapt strategies.
- Monitored classroom behavior, implementing positive reinforcement strategies to encourage participation.
- Advocated for students' rights within the educational system, ensuring access to necessary resources.
- Trained under Dr. Carbone and staff on effective strategies to run a Verbal Behavior classroom
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Georgian Court University
Lakewood05-2010
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans
- Effective delivery of Discrete Trial Teaching (DTT)
- Utilize the principles of ABA throughout the school day
- Fluent in programs used on AAC devices to teach communication skills
Certification
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Brick Township Board Of Education
11.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher
East Windsor Regional School District
04.2022 - 11.2022
Special Education Teacher
Plumsted Township School District
04.2018 - 04.2022
Special Education Teacher
Jersey City Public Schools
01.2011 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Georgian Court University