Nadia Sejko
Bronx,United States
Summary
Passionate Special Education Teacher equipped with relevant experience in creating inclusive learning environments. Strengths include designing personalized curriculum, understanding diverse learning needs, and fostering emotional intelligence. Have consistently made a positive impact by enhancing student self-confidence and facilitating significant improvements in academic performance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraeducator CORE
Hart Elementary School
Stamford, CT
04.2024 - Current
- Participated in professional development opportunities aimed at enhancing teaching methods geared towards special education students.
- Escorted students to restroom cafeteria, outside to playground and on field trips.
- Instructed students with varying abilities and needs in alignment with IEP objectives while delivering personalized and small group lessons.
- Evaluated student needs to provide helpful resources and support.
- Monitored student progress and documented data in accordance with state regulations.
- Reviewed and reported on IEP progress.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted special education instructors in identifying and meeting students' individual needs.
- Assisted teachers in printing class handouts and worksheets and distributing to students during classroom sessions.
- Provided special attention to individuals needing extra academic or behavioral guidance during classes.
- Motivated students using feedback and encouragement.
- Consulted with teachers regarding student progress, IEP adjustments and classroom needs.
- Collaborated with school psychologists, speech therapists, social workers, and other professionals to develop appropriate educational strategies.
Autism Therapist
Educative Center "Diamant"
Vlore, Albania
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Assisted in needs identification, together with the multidisciplinary team.
- Created and directed activities suitable for the mental and biological age of the students to enrich the children's social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development.
- Provided instruction to students in general learning habits, personal hygiene, learning the rules in group games, etc.
- Provided crisis intervention when needed.
- I made reports every week to see the work's results.
- Utilized instructional techniques and hands-on curriculum to retain interest and maximize receptive learning in students.
- Eliminated learning gaps and effectively instructed students by developing IEPs, utilizing wide variety of teaching aids and leveraging motivational and implementation strategies.
Kindergarten Teaching Assistant
Kindergarten "Diamant"
Vlore, Albania
06.2021 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure an effective learning environment for all students.
- Constantly watched the progress of the students to notice if they could show any developmental problems.
- Created reports every week for each student about their performance in kindergarten.
- Supervised playtime activities including outdoor games, art projects and group activities.
- Observed each student's progress and reported any concerns or issues to the teacher.
- Assisted with record keeping such as attendance tracking and behavior logs.
- Organized indoor and outdoor activities that promoted physical, cognitive and emotional development of the students.
- Collected data on student performance for assessment purposes.
- Assisted teachers in preparing lesson plans and instructional materials.
Special education teacher
Special School
Vlore, Albania
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Together with the mentors, I taught six special education students using inquiry-based teaching methods.
- Worked closely with other staff to implement the individual educational plan of each student.
- I took part in meetings with parents and the staff to learn more about students' interests and adjust teaching plans.
- Assisted in moments of aggression among students during their nervous crises.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.
- Organized field trips or community experiences to enhance learning opportunities for special education students.
- Enhanced students' physical, behavioral and social skills through class activities.
- Assisted with classroom observations to identify developmental delays and behavioral issues.
Summer Camp Volunteer
Shoqata "Ameda"
Vlore, Albania
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Worked together with 10 other team members to provide a safe and fun environment for children aged 4-13.
- Planned various indoor activities during periods of inclement weather to promote camper satisfaction.
- Supervised groups of children during off-site field trips to local attractions.
- Documented individual progress toward meeting treatment goals.
- Organized activities that developed children's physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Monitored children during different games and activities.
- I took care a little bit more for children with special needs.
Education
Scient's Master - Specialized Social Pedagogy
University "Ismail Qemali"
Vlore, Albania01.2022
Bachelor's degree - Specialized Pedagogy
University "Ismail Qemali"
Vlore, Albania01.2020
Skills
- Behavior management
- Crisis intervention
- Instructional support
- Educational assessment
- Problem solving
- IEP development
- Behavior intervention
- Progress monitoring
- Instructional techniques
- Collaborative teamwork
- Classroom management
- Reporting performance
- Data analysis
- Communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Motivational strategies
- Creative lesson planning
- Crisis prevention and intervention
- Student support
- Lesson planning
- Head teacher support
- Elementary education
- Social integration
- Parent communications
- Social skills development
- Autism spectrum
- Individual education plans ieps
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Data management
- Data collection
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Child development
- Special education
- Behavior modification
- Verbal and nonverbal communication
Languages
Albanian, English, B2, B2, B2, B2, B2, Italian, B1, B1, B2, A2, B2, Spanish, B1, A2, A1, A2
Languages
English
Full Professional
Albanian
Native/ Bilingual
Italian
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Special Education Paraeducator CORE
Hart Elementary School
04.2024 - Current
Special education teacher
Special School
09.2022 - 12.2022
Kindergarten Teaching Assistant
Kindergarten "Diamant"
06.2021 - 01.2023
Autism Therapist
Educative Center "Diamant"
02.2021 - 02.2023
Summer Camp Volunteer
Shoqata "Ameda"
07.2018 - 08.2018
Scient's Master - Specialized Social Pedagogy
University "Ismail Qemali"
Bachelor's degree - Specialized Pedagogy
University "Ismail Qemali"