Margarita Kraminsky
Summary
Passionate Special Education Teacher with 7+ years of experience working with students with autism and developing comprehensive behavioral therapy plans. Adept at mastering novel concepts quickly while working under pressure and dealing with emotionally challenging situations. Resourceful, able to acclimatize to changing priorities, and maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ABA/MD Special Education Teacher
Fanny M. Hillers
09.2021 - Current
- Enhanced students'' communication skills by implementing group activities and collaborative projects.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
Teacher of Students
Alpine Learning Group
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Provided ABA- based teaching techniques in a classroom of four children in a 1:1 to 1:2 staff to student ratio.
- Participated in developing Individual Educational Plans and collected data to write progress reports and develop, implemented, and evaluate instructional and treatment programs.
- Collaborated with staff, parents and child study team in exploring a variety of community resources for improving the quality of student experiences and outcomes and solved problems to develop new program ideas.
- Conducted Dynamic Learning Maps Assessments (DLM).
- Engaged in professional development opportunities (e.g., conferences, presentations, and/or research).
- Provided training and direction to instructional aides and managed the arrival and dismissal of students while assuring the safety of students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. Classroom, playground, field trips, etc.).
Special Education Itinerant Teacher
Liberty Resources INC, Theracare LLC
02.2016 - 06.2019
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various multi-sensory instructional techniques and technologies.
- Collaborated and communicated with teachers and parents on strategies and modifications for each child regarding behavior, social/emotional skills, play, fine/gross motor skills, academics, and sensory processing.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies.
- Monitored student's progress with individualized daily reports and monthly assessment using the “DAYC-2” and “HELP Assessment Tool”, in order to achieve goals of the IEP.
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
Teacher
Steps to Success Preschool
09.2012 - 12.2015
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress, recommend appropriate learning plans, and created classroom/hallway displays and bulletin boards.
- Tutored students in phonetic awareness, reading comprehension, early mathematical skills, and for the NYC Gifted and Talented exam.
- Incorporated "SRA Open Court" literacy and "Go Math" programs while integrating self-made motivating activities.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different modals of learning.
Education
Master of Science - Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Ball State University
Muncie, Indiana12.2024
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education & Special Education
Touro College
New York, NY12.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Childhood Education
CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY06.2012
Skills
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Student records management
- Group and individual instruction
- Student counseling
- Classroom management
- Disability assessment testing
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Learning Style Assessments
Certification
New Jersey CEAS Elementary School Teacher in Grades K-6
New Jersey CEAS Teacher of Students with Disabilities Pre-K-12
New York State Teacher Certification in Students with Disabilities (Birth- 2nd)
New York State Teacher Certification in General Education (Grades 1-6)
Timeline
ABA/MD Special Education Teacher
Fanny M. Hillers
09.2021 - Current
Teacher of Students
Alpine Learning Group
07.2020 - 08.2021
Special Education Itinerant Teacher
Liberty Resources INC, Theracare LLC
02.2016 - 06.2019
Teacher
Steps to Success Preschool
09.2012 - 12.2015
Master of Science - Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Ball State University
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education & Special Education
Touro College
Bachelor of Arts - Childhood Education
CUNY Brooklyn College
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