Nellie M. Rivera-Aponte
Hammonton
Summary
Results-driven academic supervisor with extensive experience in overseeing academic programs and curriculum development. Proven ability to foster strong relationships with clients and team members, enhancing collaboration and achieving organizational goals. Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to new challenges, contributing to team success. Committed to maintaining high standards of education and supporting institutional growth.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Study Team Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant
Mullica Township School District
09.2019 - Current
- Stay informed about new developments in the Child Study field and share this information with the appropriate staff members.
- Demonstrates a knowledge of child and adolescent development and mental health issues.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, learning, assessment and diagnosis, the needs and demands of the classroom professional and research related to education, instructional strategies, and classroom management.
- Have sound knowledge and understanding of all rules, regulations, and laws regarding Special Education testing and comply with state periodical statutes.
- Perform an educational assessment of students referred to the Child Study Team for evaluation, including an observation of the student, review of the student’s educational history, conferences with the student’s teachers, and an assessment and analysis of the student’s academic performance and learning characteristics.
- Diagnose learning strengths and deficits of referred students.
- Screen preschool and Kindergarten students.
- Help assess, by policies established by the Board of Education, students recommended for retention, acceleration, and early graduation.
- Conduct learning evaluations and share and interpret the results with parents and relevant staff.
- Assess student readiness for entry in the school program by the policies established by the Board of Education.
- Help identify all types of exceptional students within the school.
- Maintain confidential records on all referred students and student/parent contacts in accordance with federal and state laws, Board policy, and the procedures of the Mullica Township School District.
- Write Child Study Team classification reports.
- Provide thorough and timely reports, data, information, etc., as requested by the Child Study Team Chairperson and administration.
- Serve as a member of the basic Child Study Team, complying with state and federal statutes.
- Actively participate in the deliberations of the Child Study Team and jointly classify educationally disabled students.
- Participate with other Child Study Team members in case conference staff meetings and assist in planning Individual Educational Programs (IEPs) for them.
- Report educational assessment findings at regularly scheduled Child Study Team meetings.
- Serve as the Case Manager of assigned students.
- Visit pupils’ homes when appropriate or upon the request of administrative personnel.
- Prescribe individualized programs with recommendations for remedial techniques and materials.
- Maintain positive, cooperative, and mutually supportive relationships with the administration, instructional staff, students, parents, and representatives of other school districts and agencies within the community for the purpose of ensuring the implementation of the established Individual Education Program of assigned students.
- Assists in coordinating, developing, monitoring, and evaluating the effectiveness of the Individualized Educational Plan.
- Visit and review various Special Education programs on a periodic basis.
- Act as a consultant to teachers, coordinators, and administrators.
Academic and Community Enrichment
Mullica Township Afterschool & Summer Program- A.C.E
09.2009 - Current
- Providing homework support and enrichment to 4-8 graders.
- Developing STEM-infused creative activities to engage students and enrich their learning experiences.
Child Study Team Chairperson
Mullica Township School District
09.2019 - 06.2022
- Ensures the Child Study Team remains current and knowledgeable about special education law and code.
- Provides ongoing consultation to district administration and staff around Special Education law and code.
- Supervises members of the CST and Related Services Department.
- Manages all Child Study Team/Related Services pupil records (collect, maintain, disseminate, monitor).
- Develops procedures, programs, and policies that relate to the Child Study Team and Special Education.
- Keeps abreast of and interprets current research in special education, teaching, and learning to the staff, and participates in state and national curriculum study organizations.
- Meets with special education teachers to maintain ongoing supervision of the coordination and implementation of the district’s special education program.
- Maintains oversight to monitor referrals, reevaluations, and annual reviews of students as required by law, ensuring compliance.
- Coordinates all Child Study Team activities, including IEP and annual review conferences.
- Maintains positive outreach and communication with parents. Directs, intervenes, and resolves conflicts with parents as needed.
- Plans and conducts ongoing CST meetings and compliance reviews.
- Plans and conducts regular meetings with Related Service staff.
- Coordinate the scheduling of classified students.
- Coordinates special education summer programs.
- Consults with school administrators regularly.
- Attends county and state meetings of Special Education.
- Assists in the development and coordination of the sections of the budget that pertain to special education.
- Completes IDEA-Basic/Pre-school grants and other state reports for Special Education. Supports other departments in their reporting of Special Education information.
- Plans and conducts parent in-service meetings as appropriate.
- Makes effective use of technology.
- Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through in-service education and other professional growth activities as required by the professional development standards established by the state.
Special Education Teacher
Mullica Township School District
09.2001 - 06.2019
- A special education teacher in 3rd -4th grade classroom. Assisting in the design of curriculum, selecting textbooks and setting course objectives.
- Develop lessons, evaluation methods and criteria. Clearly outline expectations and class protocols to create positive, productive learning environments.
- Employ differentiated teaching methods, incorporating kinesthetic, audio and visual activities to address all learning styles. Assess mastery daily; review and/or revise lessons and provide individualized instruction to keep all students at expected skill level.
- Team teaching as Special Education Teacher for other elementary teacher, providing one-on-one guidance and modification of lessons, assignments and tests to meet IEP goals. Contribute to classification determinations and development of IEP plans.
- Mentor and/or orient new teachers, assisting with classroom management methods and curriculum ideas. Liaise with peers to balance student workloads, strategizing to distribute homework, projects and tests evenly throughout semesters.
- Meet with parents to discuss progress and address behavior or mastery issues. Develop discipline plans and work closely with at-risk students.
- Facilitate, organize, and manage the in-school Post Office by interviewing, hiring 4th graders to deliver, organize, and sort mail.
- Supervise stimulating math learning centers utilizing various manipulatives.
- Teach guided reading lessons to model questioning, clarification, and problem solving techniques.
- Assist with the formulation of Individual Education Programs as well attend and participate in CST Annual Review Meeting and generate quarterly report cards.
- Evaluate student progress and support recommendations for their further development.
Education
MA - Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant
Rowan University
12.2020
M.Ed. - Education - Supervisor Cert
Seton Hall University
08.2017
BA - Teacher of the Handicap
Rowan University
12.2000
Psychology - Special Education
Rutgers University
12.1987
Skills
- Self-motivated
- Initiative
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Organizing
- Planning
- Tolerant
- Flexible
- Technical skills
- Technological skills
- Smartboard
- iPad
- MO Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Analytical thinker
- Accuracy
- Attention to detail
- Orton-Gillingham trained
- Phonics first
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
References
References upon request
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Child Study Team Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant
Mullica Township School District
09.2019 - Current
Child Study Team Chairperson
Mullica Township School District
09.2019 - 06.2022
Academic and Community Enrichment
Mullica Township Afterschool & Summer Program- A.C.E
09.2009 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Mullica Township School District
09.2001 - 06.2019
MA - Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant
Rowan University
M.Ed. - Education - Supervisor Cert
Seton Hall University
BA - Teacher of the Handicap
Rowan University
Psychology - Special Education
Rutgers University
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