Mark Soltis
Flemington,NJ
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Teacher with proven expertise in fostering student engagement and cognitive development at North Hunterdon High School. Excelled in implementing behavior modification techniques and differentiated instruction, enhancing social and academic performance. Skilled in conflict resolution and classroom management, significantly improving student behavior and learning ownership. Collaborated effectively with educators to tailor instructional strategies.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
North Hunterdon High School
08.2006 - Current
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
Special Education Teacher
Hunterdon County Educational Services Commission
09.1996 - 06.2006
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ06-2005
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ06-1996
Skills
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Motivating students
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Excellent classroom management
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
North Hunterdon High School
08.2006 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Hunterdon County Educational Services Commission
09.1996 - 06.2006
Master of Arts - Special Education
New Jersey City University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
William Paterson University of New Jersey
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