Katherine Rosania
Wethersfield,CT
Summary
Dedicated Early Childhood Special Education Teacher offering nearly a decade of experience supporting children ages Birth to Three and their families in Early Intervention Programs. Partnering with families to develop and implement Individual Family Service Plans (IFSPs) using routine-based strategies to meet outcomes. Excellent communicator while participating on trans-disciplinary teams.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Teacher
TLC Preschool Program
08.2024 - Current
- Teach large and small group lessons to class of four year old children
- Prepare classroom lessons and materials daily
- Support children's cognitive, physical, and social development using classroom activities and games
- Manage classroom routines and maintain consistent expectations
Teacher
Individual Family
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Provided intervention for 18 month old child with developmental disabilities & hearing loss in daycare setting
- Adapted classroom environment, materials and activities needed to support child's needs
- Collaborated with family, classroom teachers and EI staff to implement strategies used on a daily basis
Assistant Teacher
Frankie Lemmon School & Developmental Center
03.2017 - 03.2020
- Planned thematic lessons for students ages three to five with developmental disabilities
- Taught large and small group lessons
- Collected data for IEPs and assisted in writing progress reports
- Assisted with ADLs including feeding, dressing, and toileting
Developmental Specialist
Thom Marlboro Area Early Intervention Program
01.2010 - 10.2013
- Provided direct, developmental services to infants and toddlers ages birth to three and their families in their homes, childcare centers and communities
- Scheduled and conducted annual evaluations, prepared reports and discussed results with family as part of a trans-disciplinary team
- Developed and implemented IFSPs outlining outcomes, services and strategies with family members as service coordinator
- Collaborated with community organizations to assist families to access resources
Developmental Educator/Specialist
Professional Center for Child Development
07.2001 - 08.2006
- Same responsibilities as Developmental Specialist described above
- Supported families through transition process as child exited from Early Intervention, including making referrals to local public school systems and attending transition meetings with families
- Taught infant and toddler playgroup with and without caregivers present
- Assisted in onboarding and mentoring new staff
Education
M.Ed. - Moderate Special Needs Education
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA05-2003
B.S. - Human Development & Family Studies, Moderate Special Needs Education
Lesley College
Cambridge, MA05-2000
Skills
- Knowledge of Child Development
- Compassionate Family Support
- Collaborative Team Member
- Service Coordination
- Documentation
- Organized
- Detail Orientated
- Time Management
Certification
- Infant/Child/Adult CPR & First Aid: May 2025
(American Health Safety Institute)
- Medication Administration: August 2024
(Town of Wethersfield)
- Certified Early Intervention Specialist: September 2004
(MA Department of Public Health)
- Certified Professional Educator: May 2003
(MA Department of Education)
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
TLC Preschool Program
08.2024 - Current
Teacher
Individual Family
06.2023 - 04.2024
Assistant Teacher
Frankie Lemmon School & Developmental Center
03.2017 - 03.2020
Developmental Specialist
Thom Marlboro Area Early Intervention Program
01.2010 - 10.2013
Developmental Educator/Specialist
Professional Center for Child Development
07.2001 - 08.2006
M.Ed. - Moderate Special Needs Education
Lesley University
B.S. - Human Development & Family Studies, Moderate Special Needs Education
Lesley College