Diverse work experience including Special Education teaching, Administrative roles, paraprofessional experience, and museum work.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher (LLD)
WILLIAM ALLEN MIDDLE SCHOOL
08.2022 - 03.2024
Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual, emotional, behavioral, and physical disabilities.
Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Collected data and carried out ABA procedures.
Collaboration with general education teachers for appropriate integration of SPED students.
Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Led activities that developed students' academic, physical, emotional, and social growth.
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Special Education Teacher (MD)
ARCHWAY PROGRAMS LOWER SCHOOL
08.2017 - 08.2022
Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual, emotional, behavioral, and physical disabilities.
Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Collected data and carried out ABA procedures.
Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a range of neurodiverse students.
Led activities that developed students' academic, physical, emotional, and social growth.
Paraprofessional
ARCHWAY PROGRAMS LOWER SCHOOL
07.2017 - 08.2017
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Collected data and carried out ABA procedures.
Educational Assistant, Grades K-5
UPPER DUBLIN SCHOOL DISTRICT
09.2016 - 07.2017
Assisted individual students and small groups in Autistic support and general education classrooms across two schools.
Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small-group assistance.
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
ESY Paraprofessional, Grades 3-4
UPPER DUBLIN SCHOOL DISTRICT
06.2016 - 07.2016
Assisted classroom teacher in Autistic support room.
Supported individual students and small groups.
Participated in CBI.
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
Graduate Assistant, La Salle University Art Museum
LA SALLE UNIVERSITY
10.2014 - 01.2016
Administrative responsibilities.
Entered data into EmbARK Gallery Systems.
Edited exhibition catalogs, advertising materials, and social media posts.
Art handling/exhibition installation/deconstruction.
Taught museum lessons to visiting preschool/kindergarten students and adults with disabilities.
Administrative Assistant to the Chair of the Fine Arts and Art History Department
LA SALLE UNIVERSITY
02.2014 - 10.2014
Administrative responsibilities.
Maintained various social media accounts.
Researched and wrote labels for Printmakers of The Baroque: 17th Century Explorations of Light Exhibition catalog.
Education
M.A. - Dual Early Childhood and Special Education Certification
LA SALLE UNIVERSITY
Philadelphia, PA
05.2016
B.A. - Art History & Education Minor
LA SALLE UNIVERSITY
Philadelphia, PA
05.2013
Skills
Classroom Management
Collaborative-problem solving
Skills Development
Course planning and organization
Scheduling proficiency
Instructional Strategies
Certification
Google Certified Educator Level 1, 06/05/2023, 06/05/2026