Organized special education teacher successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Certified in New Jersey and recognized as highly qualified educator. Coordinates well with classroom assistants with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Cape May County Special Services School District
Cape May Court House, NJ
09.2010 - Current
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Completed intensive leadership training and provided training to colleagues on applied behavior analysis.
Active participant/member on the DEAC, ScIP and mentorship Committees
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Long Island University
Greenvale, NY
09.2010
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Long Island University
Greenvale, NY
01.2008
Skills
Individual Education Plans IEPs
Classroom Management
Parent Communication
Instructional Strategies
Motivating Students
Lesson Planning
Behavior Modification
Positive Reinforcement Methods
Positive Interactions
Crisis Prevention and Intervention
Positive Learning Environment
Accomplishments
2016 Teacher of the Year for Cape May County Special Services School District
Teacher of the Handicapped - Middle School Autism at Cape May County Special Services School DistrictTeacher of the Handicapped - Middle School Autism at Cape May County Special Services School District