Michelle L. Corazza
Augusta,New Jersey
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher with expertise in enhancing student strengths and confidence. Skilled in establishing structured environments that promote social and academic development. Delivers tailored instruction to support lifelong learning and successfully manages Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Mt. Olive Middle School
Budd Lake, NJ
11.2008 - Current
- Implementation of MD students into the general population of middle school students
- Maintained atmosphere of trust and understanding for cognitively impaired students
- Facilitated open communication with therapist, teachers, and parents
- Empowered multiply disabled children with use of Assistive Technology
Assistant Director
Chester Recreation Department/Summer Camp
Chester, NJ
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Support Director with all camp wide activities planning and organization
- Assist with check in procedures on initial camp days
- Aid in before and after camp drop-off
- Facilitate lesson planning
- Train senior counselors in delivering lesson plans and differentiating to all campers
ABA Therapist
Mt. Olive, Mt. Arlington, & Chester School Districts
, NJ
01.2003 - 01.2010
- Implementation of educational and behavioral programs as determined by student IEP
- Worked with students on daily basis including one on one instruction
- Collected and analyzed data
- Worked closely with staff to modify daily lessons and activities
- Strong implementation of students into the general population of school students
Special Education Teacher
The Children’s Institute
Livingston, NJ
01.1996 - 01.1999
- Was mentored and eventually became teacher of Secondary Autistic level classroom.
- Included job coaching for age appropriate students and CPI training.
Education
Supervisor Certificate - Education
Centenary University
Hackettstown, NJ01-2025
Masters Degree - Teaching Special Education
NJCU
NJBachelors of Arts - Psychology
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJTeaching Certification - K-5
New Jersey City State University
Jersey City, NJSpecial Education Certification -
NJCU
NJSkills
- Special education services
- Behavioral intervention techniques
- Assistive technology integration
- Data analysis
- Paraprofessional oversight
- IEP implementation
- Team collaboration
- De-escalation techniques
- Collaborative environment
- Personable and professional demeanor
- Compassion and positivity
- Curriculum development
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Holistic student approach
- Classroom management
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Year 2014 Mt. Olive Middle School
- Represented MOTSD as Teacher of the Year to advance to county level
Affiliations
- Assistant Softball Coach MOMS
- Assistant Field Hockey Coach MOMS
- Unified Club Advisor
- Volunteer Catholic School Teacher
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Director
Chester Recreation Department/Summer Camp
01.2011 - 01.2013
Special Education Teacher
Mt. Olive Middle School
11.2008 - Current
ABA Therapist
Mt. Olive, Mt. Arlington, & Chester School Districts
01.2003 - 01.2010
Special Education Teacher
The Children’s Institute
01.1996 - 01.1999
Supervisor Certificate - Education
Centenary University
Masters Degree - Teaching Special Education
NJCU
Bachelors of Arts - Psychology
Montclair State University
Teaching Certification - K-5
New Jersey City State University
Special Education Certification -
NJCU