Molly DeStefano
Seaside Park,United States
Summary
Experienced Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant skilled in psychoeducational evaluation and individualized instruction. Coordinates multidisciplinary teams to develop compliant IEPs and behavioral plans, driving student success. Delivers targeted professional development in evidence-based strategies, enhancing educator competency and student outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
LDT-C/Case Manager
Division of Children and Families (DCF)
Trenton, New Jersey
09.2021 - Current
- Developed and monitored IEPs, goals, FBAs, and BIPs, ensuring compliance with IDEA and NJAC to support student success.
- Collaborated with Child Study Teams, clinical staff, families, school districts, and placement providers to coordinate comprehensive services for students.
- Conducted psychoeducational evaluations and interpret assessment data to determine eligibility and educational needs.
- Adapted assessments and coordinate services for medically fragile students and those with complex needs.
- Facilitated professional development in Orton-Gillingham, Wilson reading interventions, and ABA-informed strategies, enhancing staff competency and student outcomes.
LDT-C/Case Manager
Milltown Public Schools
Milltown, New Jersey
09.2017 - 09.2021
- Developed accommodations and individualized learning plans, incorporating behavioral interventions to enhance student engagement.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create targeted strategies addressing learning, behavioral, and school avoidance challenges.
- Managed IEPs and facilitated collaborative meetings with families, teachers, and school staff to ensure student support.
- Used academic and behavioral data to monitor student progress and recommend services.
Special Education Teacher
Milltown Public Schools
Milltown, New Jersey
03.2014 - 06.2017
- Delivered individualized and small-group multisensory instruction to enhance learning outcomes for elementary and middle school students.
- Provided targeted instruction in reading, writing, executive functioning, organization, and study skills to improve student academic performance.
- Developed and monitored IEPs and collected data for annual reviews and eligibility meetings.
- Collaborated with teachers and families to implement tailored accommodations that fostered student success.
Education
LDT-C Certification -
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ05-2021
Master of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA05-2010
Bachelor's of Science -
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05-1991
Skills
- IEP development
- Psychological assessment
- Behavior assessment
- Intervention planning
- Case management
- Progress tracking
- Regulatory compliance
- Applied behavior analysis
- Wilson reading interventions
- Orton-Gillingham methodology
- Individualized assessments
- Professional development
Personal Information
Title: Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant
Certification
- Teacher of the Handicapped
- General Education Teacher K-5
- Highly Qualified Language Arts 6-8
Timeline
LDT-C/Case Manager
Division of Children and Families (DCF)
09.2021 - Current
LDT-C/Case Manager
Milltown Public Schools
09.2017 - 09.2021
Special Education Teacher
Milltown Public Schools
03.2014 - 06.2017
LDT-C Certification -
New Jersey City University
Master of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction
Drexel University
Bachelor's of Science -
Rutgers University