Patricia Gozelski
Angier,NC
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Teacher with a lifelong focus on meeting students where they are! I have a proven track record at Wake County Public School System, excelling in creating tailored IEPs, fostering inclusive classrooms, facilitating comprehensive multi-disciplinary team meetings and helping students reach their goals in order to reach their full potential. Skilled in behavior modification and multidisciplinary collaboration, I've significantly enhanced academic and social outcomes for diverse learners through effective parent communication and individualized support. I am resourceful, passionate, adaptable, and approachable. I believe in an energetic and fun atmosphere for students to learn in each and every day.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Autism and Behavior Support/In Class Resource
WCPSS- Holly Grove Middle School
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Created, implemented, and progress monitored IEP's to define learning objectives and educational strategies. Applied instructional knowledge and methods to support student goals using researched based data to ensure academic success and personal growth.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction, technology, and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Coordination and collaboration with general education teachers (across academic departments) to develop targeted academic interventions, accommodations, and modifications for struggling students, resulting in improved performance.
- Utilized evidence-based teaching strategies during tutoring sessions, resulting in increased student comprehension and retention rates.
- Fostered strong relationships with students, parents, and staff, opening lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
- Compiled and interpreted students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to diagnose conditions and assess eligibility for special services.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve students social and academic performance.
Autism and Behavioral Support Teacher
WCPSS- Holly Ridge Middle School
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary units that connected multiple subjects, enhancing overall student understanding.
- Increased parent involvement through consistent communication, establishing positive relationships with families.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on classroom management strategies and effective teaching methods.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Behavior and Autism Support Teacher
WCPSS- Ligon Magnet Middle School
- Established strong partnerships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for each child''s ongoing development.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
Behavior Support Teacher
WCPSS- Broughton High School
- Improved classroom management by establishing clear expectations, setting boundaries, and consistently enforcing rules.
- Promoted a growth mindset among students by encouraging perseverance, reflection, and self-improvement throughout the academic year.
- Developed individualized learning plans for students with diverse needs, ensuring all learners had equal opportunities for success.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Education
Master of Arts - Education K-12
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC05.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC05.1994
Skills
- Classroom Management to include: Functional Behavior Assessment, Behavior Intervention Plans, Behavior Modification, and Manifestation Determination Reviews
- Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration and Facilitation
- Small Group Instruction/Group and individual instruction/Differentiated Instruction
- Co-teaching Experience/Collaborative Teamwork
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Autism Spectrum/Severe Emotional/ Learning disabilities expertise
- Co-teaching Experience
- Parent Communication
- Social Skills Development
Accomplishments
- National Board of Professional Teaching Standards (2006-2016).
- Chaired Intervention Committee: Student Support Team, Response to Intervention, Multi-Tiered System of Supports (A total of 14 years between 2001-2020).
- Top 3 nomination for Teacher of the Year in 2013 and 2024.
- Awarded Leader of the Pack selected by peer group 2024.
- Employee of Character award (2013).
- Nomination for Employee Integrity award (2013).
Certification
- Special Education K-12
- Exceptional Children: General Curriculum K-12 certification.
- Specific Learning Disabled K-12 certification
- Behaviorally and Emotionally Disabled K-12 certification
- EC Math K-6
- EC Language Arts
- EC Social Studies K-6
- EC Science K-6
Timeline
- Special Education K-12
- Exceptional Children: General Curriculum K-12 certification.
- Specific Learning Disabled K-12 certification
- Behaviorally and Emotionally Disabled K-12 certification
- EC Math K-6
- EC Language Arts
- EC Social Studies K-6
- EC Science K-6
Autism and Behavior Support/In Class Resource
WCPSS- Holly Grove Middle School
Autism and Behavioral Support Teacher
WCPSS- Holly Ridge Middle School
Behavior and Autism Support Teacher
WCPSS- Ligon Magnet Middle School
Behavior Support Teacher
WCPSS- Broughton High School
Master of Arts - Education K-12
North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
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