Kristine Bonasera

• Designed and implemented differentiated SEL lessons for cross-categorical groups of special education students.
• Collaborated with School Principal, School Social Workers, and staff to implement school-wide SEL practices.
• Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on positive behavioral supports, accommodations, and building classroom communities.
• Analyzed student behavioral data to design and implement behavioral support plans.
• Cultivated connections and rapport with students AND guardians to foster open communication and trust.
• Initiated, implemented, and led School-wide initiatives toward building a positive and inclusive school culture.
• Recruited Middle and High School students who were at-risk to volunteer with students in my program to increase their sense of purpose and well-being.

Identified families in need of support:

• Promoted positive relationships between mentees and other peers and adults to encourage social resilience and connection.
• Provided respite for families, and mentorship for students in need of extra care and connections.
• Provided experience and support for families to connect with external resources in order to address the complex needs of neurodiverse children.
• Served as role model for mentees by demonstrating strong values and ethical standards.
• Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
• Advocated for students to access available resources.
• Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.