Kristie Ann Munizza
Summary
Experienced educator with strong background in classroom management, curriculum development, and student engagement. Known for adaptability, effective communication, and fostering collaborative environment. Brings results-driven approach, ensuring academic goals are met and exceeded. Skilled in creating inclusive learning experiences and supporting diverse student needs.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood; Replacement Teacher
Pittsburgh Public Schools
01.2022 - Current
Elementary Teacher; First Grade Math
Pittsburgh Public Schools
09.2020 - 01.2022
Itinerant Teacher; Early Intervention
Pittsburgh Public Schools
09.2008 - 08.2020
Education Coach; Early Childhood Program
Pittsburgh Public Schools
04.2006 - 08.2008
Education Coordinator; Early Childhood Program
Pittsburgh Public Schools
05.2007 - 07.2007
Early Childhood Teacher; Fort Pitt Elementary
Pittsburgh Public Schools
01.2005 - 04.2006
Child Care Consultant, Head Start
Allegheny Intermediate Unit
03.2001 - 01.2005
Teacher, Head Start
Allegheny Intermediate Unit
06.1996 - 03.2001
Teacher Assistant, Head Start
Allegheny Intermediate Unit
12.1993 - 06.1996
Education
Board Certified Behavior Analyst -
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA09.2013
Masters - Special Education
California University of Pennsylvania
08.2005
Early Childhood Certification -
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
05.1993
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Social skills development
- Student engagement
- Student-centered learning
- Utilized IEP writer & PELICAN
- Wrote & conducted ER, RR, and IEPs
- Screened and evaluated students for developmental delays
- Implemented IEP’s & PBSPs
- Provided Positive Behavior Support Strategies
- Mentored novice Early Intervention Teachers
- Experience with diverse special needs students
- Experience with diverse cultures
- Demonstrates understanding of functions of behaviors and replacement behaviors
- Knowledge of special needs techniques such as chaining, shaping, differential reinforcement, Errorless Learning, Discrete Trial, & PECS
- Worked cooperatively as a team member (preschool partnerships, teachers, OT, SLPs, Systems 123, Healthy Child, Psychologists)
Certification
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst, University of Pittsburgh, 09/01/13
- Masters in Special Education, California University of Pennsylvania, 08/01/05
- Early Childhood Certification, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 05/01/93
Professional Development
- BCBA Continuing Education Webinars
- Current on Professional Education Hours earned for Act 48
- Allegheny Intermediate Unit's credit courses, conferences, and workshops
- Pittsburgh Public Schools in-service trainings
Timeline
Early Childhood; Replacement Teacher
Pittsburgh Public Schools
01.2022 - Current
Elementary Teacher; First Grade Math
Pittsburgh Public Schools
09.2020 - 01.2022
Itinerant Teacher; Early Intervention
Pittsburgh Public Schools
09.2008 - 08.2020
Education Coordinator; Early Childhood Program
Pittsburgh Public Schools
05.2007 - 07.2007
Education Coach; Early Childhood Program
Pittsburgh Public Schools
04.2006 - 08.2008
Early Childhood Teacher; Fort Pitt Elementary
Pittsburgh Public Schools
01.2005 - 04.2006
Child Care Consultant, Head Start
Allegheny Intermediate Unit
03.2001 - 01.2005
Teacher, Head Start
Allegheny Intermediate Unit
06.1996 - 03.2001
Teacher Assistant, Head Start
Allegheny Intermediate Unit
12.1993 - 06.1996
Early Childhood Certification -
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Board Certified Behavior Analyst -
University of Pittsburgh
Masters - Special Education
California University of Pennsylvania
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