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Mary Zabielski

Wethersfield,CT

Summary

Experienced Special Education Teacher well versed in working with students to help them reach their maximum potential through PBIS, classroom management, and differentiated instruction to help all students achieve social/emotional and academic success both in the classroom and the community.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Department of Corrections
Cheshire, CT
08.2004 - 09.2024
  • Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
  • Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
  • Collaborated with general education teachers, school social workers and school psychologists to design instructional plans.
  • Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
  • Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines.
  • Facilitated district wide CTSEDS training for special education staff

Special Education Teacher

Consolidated School District Of New Britain
New Britain, Connecticut
04.2002 - 08.2024
  • Instructed students in standardized subjects, as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
  • Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
  • Conducted initial educational assessments fro three elementary schools

Special Education Teacher

Hartford Public Schools
Hartford, Connecticut
05.1998 - 04.2002
  • Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students
  • Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines
  • Collaborated with social workers and psychologists to tailor instruction and classroom to students' needs

Education

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT
05-1998

Bachelor of Arts - Police Science

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT
05-1989

Skills

  • Conducting Educational Assessments
  • Differentiating Instruction
  • Data Management
  • Behavior Modifications
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Writing Individual Education Plans
  • Training colleagues in CTSEDS

Certification

  • Special Education K-12 (265)

Specialized Training

  • Wilson Reading Systems Introductory Workshop

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Department of Corrections
08.2004 - 09.2024

Special Education Teacher

Consolidated School District Of New Britain
04.2002 - 08.2024

Special Education Teacher

Hartford Public Schools
05.1998 - 04.2002

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

Central Connecticut State University

Bachelor of Arts - Police Science

University of Connecticut
Mary Zabielski