Lina Saletta
Whitehall,MI
Summary
A Special Education Teacher with nine years of experience specializing in autism, specific learning disabilities, behavior analysis, and researched-based interventions. Creative, motivated and dependable professional always coordinating with multidisciplinary education teams to develop Individualized Education Plans and refine curriculum for special education students. Adept to delivering individualized instruction in general education classroom or small group settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Daisy Brook Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
- Implement, plan and deliver researched-based interventions to students with autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities and cognitive impairments
- Provide small group instruction to students ranging from 3rd to 5th grade, develop individualized education plans (IEPs) and monitor student progress
- Coordinate with school psychologists, parents and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe learning environment, implement school based behavior plans, and appropriate resources for students
- Create learning materials based on students’ interests to promote unique and long lasting learning experiences
Middle School Special Education Teacher
Orchard View Middle School
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided differentiated instruction by pre-teaching/re-teaching core academic subjects in Workshop Model setting
- Implemented research based interventions for students with autism spectrum disorders, emotional impairments, learning disabilities, cognitive impairments
- Delivered small group and individual instruction to students from 6th to 8th grade, developed IEPs and monitored student progress
- Coordinated with social workers, psychologists and multidisciplinary team to ensure safe learning environment and needed resources for all students
- Created initial functional behavior assessments(FBAs) and and implemented positive behavior support plans (PBSPs)
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Three Oaks Public School Academy
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Conducted small group and individual resource room activities with students based on their individual learning needs
- Assessed student learning, planned lessons to create a long-lasting and authentic learning experiences
- Collaborated with general education teachers, administration and social workers to ensure optimum supports in academic, behavioral and social-emotional areas
- Scheduled and led IEP meetings
Middle School Special Education Teacher
Oak Lawn School District 123, Berwyn North School District 98
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Differentiated and delivered instruction in multiple subjects for students with behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorders, and learning disabilities
- Collaborated with parents, social workers, instructional assistants, and general education teachers in designing and implementing individualized education plans for students
- Created Project Based Learning activities and used assessment data to work in group and individually with students to promote continuous academic success using a variety of virtual platforms during COVID-19 pandemic and mandatory school closure
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education – Learning Behavior Specialist 1
Northeastern Illinois University
01.2016
Master of Arts - Lithuanian Literature
Vilnius University
01.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Lithuanian Language and Literature
Vilnius University
01.1996
Skills
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Learning Disabilities
- Curriculum Development
- Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Computer (Microsoft Office, Boardmaker, Unique Learning System)
Certification
- IL Learning Behavior Specialist 1, 2016
- MI Professional Teaching Certificate, 2021, Autism Spectrum Disorders (K-12), Learning Disabilities (K-12)
- IL Certified Nursing Assistant, 2003
Timeline
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Daisy Brook Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
Middle School Special Education Teacher
Orchard View Middle School
08.2022 - 08.2023
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Three Oaks Public School Academy
08.2021 - 08.2022
Middle School Special Education Teacher
Oak Lawn School District 123, Berwyn North School District 98
01.2016 - 01.2021
Master of Arts - Lithuanian Literature
Vilnius University
Bachelor of Arts - Lithuanian Language and Literature
Vilnius University
Master of Arts - Special Education – Learning Behavior Specialist 1
Northeastern Illinois University
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