Rebecca Merz-Inverso
Bordentown,NJ
Summary
Charismatic and dependable teacher with over 20 years teaching experience working in self contained and integrated settings. Teacher leader who works well with other professionals mentoring and facilitating developmentally appropriate practices.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
PreK Expansion/Preschool Disabled Teacher
Burlington Township School District
09.2002 - Current
- Curricula: Creative Curriculum, Handwriting without Tears, Fundations, Heggarty, HighScope
- Assessments: Teaching Strategies GOLD, IEP Writing,Bracken Basic Concepts Scale,ECERS/ESI3
- Member of PIRS team
- Create lesson plans and instructional materials to provide individualized and small group instruction, adapting curriculum to each student
- Maintain positive learning environment by supporting behavioral management strategies
- Create Individual Educational Plans/Report progress to parents
- Develop rapport with therapists, instructional assistants, child study team
- Promote physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Apply play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Work with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Consult with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Observe children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Maintain organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Member of PBSIS team, Faculty Council team and School Climate Committee
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
Special Education Head Teacher
Burlington Township School District
09.2009 - 06.2023
- Responsible for budget and requisition plans 8
- Organize and distribute teaching materials to staff
- Liaison between administration and staff
- Facilitate Grade Level/Common Planning meetings
- Facilitate Professional Development during Staff Professional Development
- Organize field trips for classes
- Collaborate with team members to achieve target results
Preschool Disabled Teacher
Edgewater Park Board Of Education
09.1999 - 06.2022
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Implemented HighScope Curriculum
- Created and implemented multi sensory lessons to Preschool Disabled children
- Facilitated Child Study team meetings with several school districts
- Responsible for scheduling and facilitating Home visits of students
- Parent Liaison-provided school tours to new potential students' families
PreK Integrated Teacher 4 Year Olds
Beverly City School District
09.1998 - 06.1999
- Managed classroom of 15 students
- Created interesting, engaging lessons for economically disadvantaged students
- Planned monthly field trips to provide “hands on learning” experiences
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Development And Education
University of Delaware
Newark, DE05-1998
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
University of Delaware
Newark, DE05-1998
Skills
- Teacher Leader
- Communication
- Child development
- Curriculum Development
- Group and individual instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Interrater Reliability Certification
- ECERS-3 Training
- PIRT Member
- Pyramid Model Training
Affiliations
Teacher of the Handicapped
Elementary School Teacher
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Year 2017
- New Teacher Mentor
- Special Education Head Teacher
- Edgewater School District Parent Liaison
- Assisted in writing the B. Bernice Young Preschool Handbook
Timeline
Special Education Head Teacher
Burlington Township School District
09.2009 - 06.2023
PreK Expansion/Preschool Disabled Teacher
Burlington Township School District
09.2002 - Current
Preschool Disabled Teacher
Edgewater Park Board Of Education
09.1999 - 06.2022
PreK Integrated Teacher 4 Year Olds
Beverly City School District
09.1998 - 06.1999
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Development And Education
University of Delaware
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
University of Delaware
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