Rebecca Dimino
Holyoke,MA
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
City Of Holyoke- Stem Middle Academy
08.2019 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- 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.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Organized instruction material, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy and commitment to friendly service.
- Participated in cross-functional team-building activities.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
- Partnered with administrative leadership to improve discipline practices based on data findings.
- Consulted regular education classroom teachers to develop curriculum modifications and intervention strategies.
- Coordinated concerts, competitions, special events and music exams for 50 students.
- Organized shows and recitals and booking musicians for classroom demonstrations.
- Advanced school's creative and academic reputation in accordance with established values and vision through promotion.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
Special Education Teacher
City Of Northampton - JFK Middle School
08.2012 - 08.2019
- Created and managed 20+ IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- 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.
- Modified general education curriculum for 20+ special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained LD classroom.
- Established positive classroom management boundaries to create safe, known environment for behavior among students.
- Evaluated student progress to offer recommendations for further development.
- Built relationships with students to understand obstacles to learning such as difficult home situations, illness or social hurdles.
- Communicated with parents in person, by email and phone to apprise of student progress, challenges and behavior issues.
- Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition and literature, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum.
- Authored tests and quizzes to evaluate student learning and comprehension.
- Created hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Performed data entry to input student grades and attendance records.
- Held parent-teacher conferences to communicate sensitive issues with parents.
Special Education Teacher
Neari
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- 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.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Sales Administrative Specialist
Specialty Binding Services
- Resolved inventory and order problems by thoroughly investigating history and data, notifying managers and customers and determining win-win solutions.
- Tracked and evaluated company's performance by researching target markets and demographics.
- Conducted performance tests and quality assurance tests of goods to meet product certification requirements.
- Contacted 20+ customers after sales process to drive ongoing customer satisfaction and resolve issues and complaints.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with 20+ companies quick and professional handling of product returns.
- Maintained records related to sales in the thousands, returns and inventory availability.
Special Education Teacher
Deerfield Elementary School
- Collaborated with students with multiple degrees of special needs to accomplish various tasks.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Used safety care techniques and followed written behavior support plans to deescalate situations and prevent injuries.
- Worked to actively engage individuals in community, at home or where served.
- Shared knowledge and understanding of procedures, policies and individuals.
- Helped individuals through vocational or recreational outings.
- Delivered instruction and guided practice in variety of settings to promote community involvement and participation.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
- Completed home welfare checks to align with state and program guidelines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Implemented individualized education plans developed by occupational, physical, and speech therapists to served students with diverse needs.
- Developed patient remediation in established deficit areas to support targeted treatment goals.
- Established and provided discipline-specific instruction to patients, families, caregivers and staff.
- Controlled operational budgets and maintained control of Autism Program.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Maintained patience and composure in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Coordinated field trips for classes and wrote detailed itineraries for student safety.
- Introduced new software into classrooms, enhancing student comprehension and improving test scores.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Westfield State University
Westfield, MA2011
Bachelor of Arts - Music
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA1996
Skills
- IEPs
- Administrative Organization
- Behavior Modification
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
- Cultural Awareness
- Performance Optimization Strategies
- Assessment Administration
- Parent Communication
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- Team Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- Team Collaboration
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- Team Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Educational Strategies
- Classroom Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Curriculum Implementation
- Effective Communication
- Progress Reporting
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Data Entry Software
- Computer Skills
- Organization and Prioritization
Accomplishments
- Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans.
- Served as member of the Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS) Team
- Voted to be on the Instructional Leadership Team
Certification
- MA Professionally Licensed Special Education Teacher - Moderate Disabilities Grades PK-9 #369625
- Sheltered English Immersion Certification
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
City Of Holyoke- Stem Middle Academy
08.2019 - Current
Special Education Teacher
City Of Northampton - JFK Middle School
08.2012 - 08.2019
Special Education Teacher
Neari
Sales Administrative Specialist
Specialty Binding Services
Special Education Teacher
Deerfield Elementary School
Master of Arts - Special Education
Westfield State University
Bachelor of Arts - Music
University of Massachusetts Amherst
- MA Professionally Licensed Special Education Teacher - Moderate Disabilities Grades PK-9 #369625
- Sheltered English Immersion Certification
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