Compassionate and dedicated Special Education teacher with 19 years of experience supporting students with diverse learning, emotional, and developmental needs. Creates and maintains a warm and engaging environment that supports student growth.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
New Canaan Public Schools
New Canaan, CT 06840, Connecticut
08.2006 - Current
Develop and Implement Individualized Education Plans
Create and Implement Behavior Intervention Plans
Differentiated instruction in integrated preschool classroom to meet diverse student needs
Conduct formal and informal assessments to evaluate student growth
Ongoing data collection and progress monitoring
Collaborate with fellow teachers and related service providers
Collaborated and communicated with parents to support student development and progress
Utilized assistive technology in classroom to enhance student learning and engagement
Implement curriculum based on the CT Early Learning and Development Standards
Implement additional curriculums including Heggerty and RULER
Instructional Assistant
Cooperative Educational Services
Trumbull, Connecticut
08.2005 - 07.2006
Coordinated and prepared engaging classroom activities to enhance student learning
Worked with students individually and in small groups
Fostered positive relationships with students, staff, and parents to create a supportive learning environment
Monitored student progress and communicated actionable feedback to teacher for targeted support
Supported classroom teacher in instruction and classroom management
Education
Sixth Year Degree - Consultation and Collaboration
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT
08-2011
Master of Science - Special Education/Early Childhood
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT
01-2008
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
05-2003
Some College (No Degree) - Applied Behavior Analysis
Penn State Online Courses
Online
Skills
IEP development
Special ed compliance
Behavior intervention
Progress monitoring
Classroom differentiation
Curriculum implementation
Collaborative teaching
Assistive technology
Data collection
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
New Canaan Public Schools
08.2006 - Current
Instructional Assistant
Cooperative Educational Services
08.2005 - 07.2006
Sixth Year Degree - Consultation and Collaboration
Southern Connecticut State University
Master of Science - Special Education/Early Childhood
Southern Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
East Carolina University
Some College (No Degree) - Applied Behavior Analysis