NANCY DATTERO
Bayport,NY
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher committed to fostering academic, social, and emotional growth in students. Recognized for delivering personalized, hands-on support and tailored lessons that address individual learning needs and strengths. Strong communication skills and a patient demeanor facilitate positive reinforcement within collaborative, structured environments. Passionate about creating inclusive classrooms that empower all students to thrive and reach their full potential.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
BROOKVILLE CENTER FOR CHILDRENS SERVICES
Brookville, New York
09.2017 - Current
- Teach high school aged students with significant developmental delays in a transition-based classroom.
- Responsible for day-to-day teaching activities: lesson plans, instruction, and anecdotal records.
- Utilize Applied Behavior Analysis instruction and data collection.
- Provide students with differentiated instruction to meet their individual needs.
- Utilize positive behavior supports.
- Implement behavior intervention plans.
- Responsible for writing and implementing Individualized Education Plans, attend Committee on Special Education meetings, and evaluate student's progress.
- Administer testing and provide triennial evaluations.
- Conduct parent conferences to discuss a student's progress, area(s) of difficulty and/or IEP goals.
- Participate in team meetings with related service providers (psychologist, speech therapists, physical therapists, occupational therapists) to discuss student's needs, abilities, and possible strategies for instruction.
- Administer alternate assessments.
- Update progress for each student's goals/benchmarks quarterly.
- Train, supervise and evaluate teacher assistants/aides.
Special Education Itinerant Teacher /Early Intervention Provider
EMPOWERING MINDS THERAPY INC
Holbrook, New York
04.2005 - Current
MARION K. SALOMON and ASSOCIATES INC
Plainview, New York
02.2003 - 08.2017
ROTHMAN THERAPEUTIC SERVICES
Plainview, New York
03.2000 - 01.2005
PROFESSIONALS FOR LEARNING INC
Syosset, New York
11.1999 - 03.2000
- Provided services to children with Autism and related disorders utilizing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.
- Provide family training to address the concerns of parents regarding an autism diagnosis and assist in creating an environment that will enhance a student's development.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss student's progress and projected goals.
- Attended and participated in IFSP/CPSE/CSE meetings.
- Administered and interpreted formal and informal assessments such as the Preschool Evaluation Scale, the Developmental Assessment of Children, and the Early Learning Accomplishment Profile for six month progress reports and annual reviews.
- Input annual goals and progress on IEP direct.
- Design and implement lessons/activities to address student's individual goals.
- Report student's progress in three month and quarterly reports.
- Work collaboratively with parents and other team members to create a learning environment that complements the student's individual learning style.
Special Education Teacher
ASSOCIATION FOR THE HELP OF RETARDED CHILDREN
Brookville, New York
05.1994 - 11.1996
- Taught students with significant developmental delays.
- Responsible for day-to-day teaching activities: lesson plans, instruction, and anecdotal records.
- Utilized Applied Behavior Analysis instruction and data collection.
- Responsible for writing and implementing Individualized Education Plans, attended Committee on Special Education meetings, and evaluated student's progress.
- Conducted parent conferences to discuss a student's progress, area(s) of difficulty and/or IEP goals.
- Participated in team meetings with related service providers (psychologist, speech therapists, physical therapists, occupational therapists) to discuss student's needs, abilities, and possible strategies for instruction.
- Trained, supervised and evaluated teacher assistants/aides.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus
Brookville, New YorkBachelor of Science - Human Services
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, ConnecticutSkills
- Implement behavior intervention plans
- Utilize Differentiated Instruction
- Lesson plans
- Excellent classroom management
- Motivating students
- Social skills development
- Individual education plans
- Collaborative teamwork
- Parent-teacher collaboration
Certification
New York State Certification, Special Education K-12
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
BROOKVILLE CENTER FOR CHILDRENS SERVICES
09.2017 - Current
Special Education Itinerant Teacher /Early Intervention Provider
EMPOWERING MINDS THERAPY INC
04.2005 - Current
MARION K. SALOMON and ASSOCIATES INC
02.2003 - 08.2017
ROTHMAN THERAPEUTIC SERVICES
03.2000 - 01.2005
PROFESSIONALS FOR LEARNING INC
11.1999 - 03.2000
Special Education Teacher
ASSOCIATION FOR THE HELP OF RETARDED CHILDREN
05.1994 - 11.1996
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
University of Bridgeport
Master of Science - Special Education
Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus