Lindsay Gonsalves
Plymouth,MA
Summary
I am a student-focused Special Education Teacher with over 10 years of experience in academia. I have provided students with emotional and behavioral disabilities with tools to achieve their educational goals. I am driven, ethical, effective, and detail-oriented.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Educator
New Bedford Public Schools
06.2021 - Current
- Provided direct instruction in ELA, Algebra, and Academic Support
- Developed IEP goals and objectives for students on IEPs
- Modeled acceptable behavior while teaching 3 sub-separate classes
- Collaborated with staff to provided behavioral interventions.
Special Education Educator
Pembroke Public Schools
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Administered and interpreted formal and informal assessments
- Prepared written evaluation reports for IEP re-evaluations
- Lead four substantially separate classes (Alg
- II & Academic Support) involving students with IEPs.
Special Education Teacher
Carver Public Schools
06.2017 - 12.2019
- Built and lead a program designed to serve students with educational gaps
- Implement behavior intervention plans (BIPs)
- Advised students on course selection and career decision issues
- Designed and used assessments to monitor student learning outcomes.
Special Ed Teacher's Assistant
Carver Public Schools
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Assisted the teacher and BCBA with the development of BIPs
- Supported student engagement with behavior management strategies
- Implemented strategies to meet needs of students with disabilities.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
Education
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Special Education -
Northeastern University
Boston, MA06.2017
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - History -
University of Massachusetts
Dartmouth, MA05.2012
Skills
- CPR & AED Certified
- First Aid Certified
- Effective communication
- Problem-solving abilities
- Strong Work Ethic
- Emotional Disabilities Support
Additional Information
Massachusetts Initial License in Special Education (5-12), Massachusetts Initial License in History (8-12), AmeriCorps Teaching Fellow (2012-2013), Special Olympics Volunteer - Carver Middle/High School (2015-current)
Timeline
Special Education Educator
New Bedford Public Schools
06.2021 - Current
Special Education Educator
Pembroke Public Schools
01.2020 - 06.2021
Special Education Teacher
Carver Public Schools
06.2017 - 12.2019
Special Ed Teacher's Assistant
Carver Public Schools
08.2015 - 06.2017
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Special Education -
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - History -
University of Massachusetts
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