Maureen Ciotola
West Warwick,United States
Summary
Versatile Educator eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Educator
North Smithfield Public Schools
North Smithfield, United States
09.2012 - Current
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Child Outreach/Early Intervention Coordinator
Northwest Region Special Education
North Scituate , RI
06.2005 - 08.2012
- Led team of child outreach screeners and managed all aspects of hiring and training.
- Referred children to local education agencies when disability was suspected.
- Discussed screening results with families and worked collaboratively to develop plan for their child.
- Offered guidance and support to families of children with disabilities or developmental challenges.
- Conducted child assessments during intervention visits.
- Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Evaluated students to determine academic and emotional development levels.
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
- Developed strategic approaches to foster appropriate child development.
Early Intervention Service Coordinator
Family Service Of Rhode Island
Providence, RI
01.2001 - 05.2005
- Interviewed family to obtain social history.
- Served as member of multi-disciplinary evaluation team and conducted standardized assessments to determine program eligibility.
- Facilitated formulation of Individual Family Service Plan to meet developmental and social needs for children and their families.
- Offered guidance and support to families of children with disabilities or developmental challenges.
- Implemented tracking tools to evaluate successes and areas in need of improvement.
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocated for client needs and resolved roadblocks.
- Referred families to shelters, legal resources and educational programs.
Infant/Toddler Program Manager
East Bay Community Action Program
Riverside, RI
01.1995 - 12.2001
- Developed infant/toddler program from the ground up, laying out framework and defining roles.
- Hired, trained, and evaluated staff members for multiple classrooms.
- Evaluated programs to ensure compliance with federal and state guidelines.
- Served as a member of the senior management team for Head Start.
- Facilitated staff and family training and meetings based on programmatic needs as well as individual interests.
- Oversaw daily operation of the site which included four classrooms, three offices, and a kitchen.
- Collaborated with cross-disciplinary team to ensure child and family goals were being established and met with efficacy
Education
M.Ed. - Early Childhood/Special Education
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education/Psychology
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI05.1997
Skills
- Student records management
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Student counseling
- Child development
- Classroom management
- Lesson Planning
- Trained in CPI
- Special education
- Disability assessment testing
- Differentiated instruction
- Excellent Communication
- Training and Development
- Group and individual instruction
- Organization and Time Management
- Cultural Awareness
Timeline
Special Educator
North Smithfield Public Schools
09.2012 - Current
Child Outreach/Early Intervention Coordinator
Northwest Region Special Education
06.2005 - 08.2012
Early Intervention Service Coordinator
Family Service Of Rhode Island
01.2001 - 05.2005
Infant/Toddler Program Manager
East Bay Community Action Program
01.1995 - 12.2001
M.Ed. - Early Childhood/Special Education
Rhode Island College
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education/Psychology
Rhode Island College