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Kathleen Colucci

East Moriches

Summary

Passionate Educator offering 15-year background working with special needs students at the elementary level. Skilled in all aspects of classroom functions, including lesson planning and individual and group instruction. Talented in using various strategies to model positive behavior and maintain classroom discipline.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Adjunct Professor

Niagara University
01.2022 - Current
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
  • Developed and implemented Early Education curriculum for improved learning and student performance.
  • Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
  • Advised students in academic matters to improve successful course completion.
  • Designed and delivered class instruction to meet course competencies.
  • Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation

Special Education Teacher

William Floyd School District
09.2022 - Current
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Science of Reading trained
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
  • Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.

Teaching Assistant

William Floyd School District, William Floyd Learning Center
09.2017 - 06.2022
  • CPI Trained
  • Established digital data collection for IEP and behaviors.
  • Responsible for IEP Data Collection as well as ABC Charts/Behavioral data collection.
  • Collaborate with Administrative team for all Academic and Behavior Modification planning.
  • Planning and implementing Behavior Modification.
  • Parent communication.
  • Participate in CSE Meetings.
  • Facilitated Professional Development Google Training for district Teaching Assistants.
  • Partnered with teacher to design, plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives.
  • Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
  • Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.

Teacher

Scope Education Services
03.2022 - 05.2022
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards for Coding.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.

Owner

Absolute Achievement Inc
07.2007 - 08.2022
  • Currently contracted by WFSD to provide instruction for students who are on home instruction.
  • Works directly with school district personnel setting up curriculum.
  • IEP updating.
  • Responsible for scheduling proctors for all at home Regents Exams and RCTs.
  • Manage teachers’ schedules and correspondence with district and parents.
  • Communicate directly with parents for any questions or concerns.
  • Interviewing and background checks of prospective teachers.
  • Responsible for all progress notes, timesheets and invoicing for each student.

Education

MS - Early Childhood And Special Education B-2

Niagara University
Niagara Falls, NY
08.2021

MS - School Counseling

LIU CW Post
Brookville, NY
01.1999

BA - Psychology

SUNY Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY
05.1996

Skills

  • Behavior Management
  • Special Education
  • Individual and group instruction
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Student Safety
  • Classroom management
  • Technology
  • CPI Trained

Certification

Certifications: NYS Initial Special Education B-2 , NYS Initial Early Childhood Education Birth-2 , NYS Initial Students with Disabilities 1-6, NYS School Counselor , NYS Teaching Assistant Level 3

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

William Floyd School District
09.2022 - Current

Teacher

Scope Education Services
03.2022 - 05.2022

Adjunct Professor

Niagara University
01.2022 - Current

Teaching Assistant

William Floyd School District, William Floyd Learning Center
09.2017 - 06.2022

Owner

Absolute Achievement Inc
07.2007 - 08.2022

MS - Early Childhood And Special Education B-2

Niagara University

MS - School Counseling

LIU CW Post

BA - Psychology

SUNY Stony Brook

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