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Melissa Gurth

Parsippany,NJ

Summary

Experienced special education teacher with a positive attitude and unwavering patience. I'm dedicated to providing exceptional education to children with special needs. Proficient in developing and implementing innovative lesson plans that cater to individual learning styles, fostering a comfortable and inclusive learning environment. Adept at utilizing various teaching strategies and adaptive technologies to ensure optimal student engagement and growth. Committed to collaborating with parents, colleagues, and support staff to create a comprehensive educational experience that promotes academic achievement and personal development.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Kinnelon High School
09.2017 - Current
  • Deliver effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a range of neurodiverse students.
  • Develop IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
  • Organize field trips and community-based experiences that enriched students'' understanding of real-world applications for their skills.
  • Utilize technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
  • Promoted self-advocacy and independence in students with disabilities by teaching self-management and decision-making skills.

Special Education Teacher

Pearl R. Miller Middle School
09.2012 - 06.2017
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Developed collaborative partnerships with general education teachers, working together to create inclusive classrooms that met the needs of all learners.
  • Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
  • Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
  • Taught students in co-taught and resource environments.

Special Education Teacher

Bedwell Elementary School
09.2009 - 06.2012

Special Education Teacher

Stonybrook Elementary School
09.2008 - 06.2009

Basic Skills Teacher

Stonybrook Elementary School
03.2007 - 06.2008

Ninety-Hour Practicum –Fourth and Fifth Grade Resource Room

Knollwood School
09.2005 - 12.2005

Fourth Grade Teacher

Knollwood Elementary School
09.1996 - 06.2001

Education

Teacher of the Handicapped Certification Program -

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ
12.2005

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

Teachers College, Columbia University
New York, NY
05.1993

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

School of Business, Rutgers College
New Brunswick, NJ
05.1989

Certification

  • New Jersey Elementary Teacher Certification, 01/01/97
  • New Jersey Teacher of the Handicapped Certification, 01/01/06

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Kinnelon High School
09.2017 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Pearl R. Miller Middle School
09.2012 - 06.2017

Special Education Teacher

Bedwell Elementary School
09.2009 - 06.2012

Special Education Teacher

Stonybrook Elementary School
09.2008 - 06.2009

Basic Skills Teacher

Stonybrook Elementary School
03.2007 - 06.2008

Ninety-Hour Practicum –Fourth and Fifth Grade Resource Room

Knollwood School
09.2005 - 12.2005

Fourth Grade Teacher

Knollwood Elementary School
09.1996 - 06.2001

Teacher of the Handicapped Certification Program -

Montclair State University

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

Teachers College, Columbia University

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

School of Business, Rutgers College

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