Nicole Agathangelou
Toms River,NJ
Summary
Special Education leader with extensive experience in program development, instructional leadership, and autism services. Demonstrated leadership in staff supervision, data-informed decision-making, collaborative problem-solving, partnership development with families, multidisciplinary teams, and outside service providers. Experience supporting district compliance with special education policies and procedures. Committed to inclusive practices, measurable student outcomes, and continuous program improvement.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Coordinator
Saint Joseph’s Religious Education
Toms River, NJ
07.2023 - Current
- Designed and implemented a comprehensive education program, focusing on inclusivity and adherence to students' IEP requirements.
- Reviewed and assessed 100+ IEPs to guide effective placement decisions and support tailored instructional strategies.
- Collaborated with families to analyze student profiles and recommend placements in alternative programs based on individual needs.
- Oversaw and assigned responsibilities to educational staff and collaborated with outside BCBAs and RBTs to enhance student support services.
- Conducted thorough reviews of student data to monitor progress and assess program effectiveness for improved learning outcomes.
- Optimized staffing resource allocation to align with student needs and enhance program efficiency.
- Collaborated with families and leadership to promote equitable access and foster collaborative problem-solving.
- Oversaw management of 125 student IEPs and 504 plans, ensuring compliance and support for diverse learning needs.
- Ensured availability of troubleshooting support to assist staff in resolving behavioral challenges.
- Recruited staff to support a growing program
Special Education Teacher / Autism Facilitator
Toms River Regional Schools
Toms River, NJ
08.2007 - Current
- Implemented effective teaching strategies for students with autism spectrum disorder, contributing to the overall success of district autism initiatives.
- Facilitated autism support by mentoring staff and guiding the implementation of evidence-based instructional and behavioral practices.
- Achieved compliance with special education policies through diligent support of documentation processes. Prepared comprehensive materials for legal proceedings, enhancing organizational readiness.
- Collaborated on curriculum writing and instructional framework development to ensure alignment with standards and address diverse learner requirements.
- Develop district-wide IEP goal banks aligned with the ABLLS assessment framework and design data collection tools to monitor student progress.
- Serve on the district committee for the Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) alternate assessment; assist in training teachers on administration procedures.
- Analyze academic and behavioral data to guide instructional decisions and program adjustments.
- Participate in I&RS and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support early intervention and student success.
- Contribute to FBAs and Behavior Intervention Plans in collaboration with the BCBA.
- Facilitate Professional Learning Communities and present district professional development sessions.
Education
Master of Education - Special Education
Georgian Court University
Lakewood, NJBachelor of Arts - English
William Paterson University
Wayne, NJSkills
- Collaborative leadership
- Parent communication
- Data-driven decision making
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Educational programming
- Educational research
- Professional development
Certification
- Supervisor of Education – New Jersey (In Progress)
- Teacher of Students with Disabilities – New Jersey
- Elementary Education – New Jersey
Timeline
Special Education Coordinator
Saint Joseph’s Religious Education
07.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher / Autism Facilitator
Toms River Regional Schools
08.2007 - Current
Master of Education - Special Education
Georgian Court University
Bachelor of Arts - English
William Paterson University