Marissa Marandola
North Providence
Summary
Special Education Teacher within the Providence School Department, adept at developing individualized education plans and fostering inclusive classrooms. Skilled in differentiated instruction and effective classroom management for students of all ages, and with a wide variety of differing abilities.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Providence School Department
10.2004 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Advocated for rights and needs of students with special education requirements, ensuring access to appropriate resources and accommodations.
- Conducted assessments to identify students' strengths and areas for improvement, informing instructional strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI05-2002
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans
- Lesson planning
- Small group instruction
- Data management
- Inclusion strategies
- Team collaboration
- Parent communication
- Instructional strategies
- De-escalation techniques
- Trained in CPI
- Visual supports
- Behavior modifications
Certification
Elementary Education 1-6
Mild/Moderate Special Education K-8
Severe/Profound Special Education Birth-21
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Providence School Department
10.2004 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Rhode Island College
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