Marissa Ritter
Centreville,VA
Summary
Dedicated and responsive special education teacher with proven skills in classroom management, behavior modification and individualized support. Comfortable working with students of different skill levels to promote learning and boost educational success. Serves as role model by using growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire love of learning.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher of Students With Autism
Prince William County Public Schools
Manassas, VA
08.2022 - Current
- Cultivates a safe, interactive learning environment that drives student success.
- Teaches and differentiates instruction to meet a variety of grade and ability levels.
- Incorporates and uses research-based methods, curriculum, and tools with fidelity to support specially-designed instruction.
- Builds and strengthens positive, collaborative relationships with families, specialists, and colleagues.
- Implements Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Restorative Practices to establish effective behavior management.
- Collects and analyzes data to measure student growth.
Education
Master of Arts - K-12 Special Education
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA05-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA05-2021
Virginia Post-Graduate Professional License
Skills
- Data-Driven and Differentiated Instruction
- Positive Behavior Interventions and Systems
- Small Group Reading and Math Instruction
- Parent and Student Communication
- Organizational Skills
- IEP Planning and Implementation
- Supporting Level 1 and 2 English Language Learners
- Unpacking SOL and VAAP/VESOL standards
Affiliations
- Member of Mullen Elementary Wellness Committee (2022-2023)
- Member of Mullen Elementary PBIS Committee (2022-Present)
- Member of Mullen Elementary Mathematics Committee (2023-Present)
- CHARM Tutor (2023-Present)
- Inclusive Practices Team (2023)
Professional Growth
- Tier One Classroom Instruction for Students with IEPs in Self-Contained Classrooms Training (2023)
- Restorative Practices Training (2023)
- Using the ABLLS-R and VB-MAPP for Assessment and Instruction (2023)
- 7 Steps to a Language-Rich, Interactive Classroom (2022, 2023)
- Introduction to AimsWebPlus (2022)
- Handle with Care (2022, 2023)
Timeline
Teacher of Students With Autism
Prince William County Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Master of Arts - K-12 Special Education
James Madison University
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies
James Madison University
Virginia Post-Graduate Professional License