Maureen Riva
Newton,NJ
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with a proven track record of delivering results-focused instruction for consistent, measurable academic and social-emotional achievement. Manages both large and small group classroom settings using strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners. Proficient in handling challenging behavior by developing and maintaining positive relationships with students, families and staff members. Exceptional communication skills and well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Stillwater Township School BOE
09.2009 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum to meet the needs of students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Developed and implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction in multiple academic subjects to neurodiverse students.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement.
Item Writer-DLM Alternate Proficiency Assessment
University Of Kansas Center For Research On Learning
07.2019 - 04.2023
- Participated in panel discussions that required active listening, cooperative discourse, and consensus decisions.
- Shared valid and valuable insights regarding students with significant cognitive disabilities, content-, accessibility-, bias-, sensitivity-specific features of assessment, and administrative perspectives.
- Evaluated provided materials to make professional recommendations regarding DLM alternate assessment.
- Provided input and suggestions for future assessment development.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Education
Master of Education - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
The College of New Jersey
Trenton, NJ08.2023
Post Baccalaureate - Elementary And Special Education
Centenary University
Hackettstown, NJ2013
Bachelor of Arts - French-Middle Eastern Studies
Caldwell University
Caldwell, NJ1998
Certificate - Arabic-Basic Course
Defense Language Institute
Monterey, CA1996
Skills
- Learning Style Assessment
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- Classroom Management
- Behavior Modification
- ESL Teaching Methods
- Lesson Plan Development
Certification
NJ Elementary Teacher K-5
NJ Teacher of Students with Disabilities
NJ Teacher of ESL
Registered Behavior Technician
Timeline
Item Writer-DLM Alternate Proficiency Assessment
University Of Kansas Center For Research On Learning
07.2019 - 04.2023
Special Education Teacher
Stillwater Township School BOE
09.2009 - Current
Master of Education - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
The College of New Jersey
Post Baccalaureate - Elementary And Special Education
Centenary University
Bachelor of Arts - French-Middle Eastern Studies
Caldwell University
Certificate - Arabic-Basic Course
Defense Language Institute
NJ Elementary Teacher K-5
NJ Teacher of Students with Disabilities
NJ Teacher of ESL
Registered Behavior Technician
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