Margaret Orsi
Auburn,CA
Summary
Experienced Special Education Teacher with 15+ years teaching experience in both Resource and Special Day class settings. Use of individually tailored instructional strategies for diverse learners. Successful at promoting student engagement and showing data driven progress. Demonstrated expertise in fostering inclusive classroom environments and behavior management. Strong emphasis on collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support student success and development.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Auburn Union School District
Auburn, CA
08.2024 - 06.2026
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans tailored to diverse student needs.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to enhance classroom environment.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and teachers to promote successful student outcomes.
- Monitored student progress closely, intervening proactively when necessary to ensure steady growth and achievement of learning goals.
- Assessed student performance regularly using various evaluation tools, adjusting instructional strategies as needed.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistency in enforcing rules.
- Cultivated a positive classroom environment that fostered an atmosphere of mutual respect, trust, and open communication between teacher and students.
Special Education Specialist
Vacaville Unified School District
Vacaville, CA
08.2010 - 06.2024
- Served as case manager overseeing the development and implementation of IEP's ensuring legal compliance.
- Provided individualized instruction, adapting teaching methods and materials to support student needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess student needs and monitored progress for improved outcomes.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify specific areas of need and provided appropriate instructional support to meet those needs.
- Trained staff on responsibilities and expectations to maintain a cohesive support system for students.
- Maintained an organized, safe, and inclusive classroom environment.
Education
Education Specialist Mild/moderate Credential - Education
Touro College
Vallejo, CA05-2010
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
California State University
Sacramento, CA05-1984
Skills
- IEP development
- Behavioral management
- Visual supports
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Inclusive teaching methods
- Classroom technology
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Paraprofessional oversight
- Excellent classroom management
- Autism spectrum
Accomplishments
- Developed award-winning inclusive curriculum
- Led professional development in adaptive education
Certification
- Education Specialist mild/moderate credential
- Added Autism Authorization California
- CPI/NCI certification
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Auburn Union School District
08.2024 - 06.2026
Special Education Specialist
Vacaville Unified School District
08.2010 - 06.2024
Education Specialist Mild/moderate Credential - Education
Touro College
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
California State University