REGINA MAYERNIK
OKEECHOBEE
Summary
Practiced Speech Language Pathology Assistant, Teacher of Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing with a solid background in positive learning environments, rapport with students and parents and working with students with multiple disabilities.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher of Students Who Are Deaf/Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher
Okeechobee County School Board
08.2019 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive learning technologies into lesson plans.
- Enhanced literacy skills with targeted reading programs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Promoted student self-advocacy and independence by teaching them essential life skills tailored to their needs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in Deaf education and continually improve teaching effectiveness.
- Enhanced student learning by incorporating visual aids and multimedia tools into lessons specifically designed for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Provide training for students and teachers on Hearing Assistive Technology.
Local Assistive Technology Specialist
Okeechobee County School District
09.2009 - Current
- Evaluated students with needs for assistive technology.
- Assisted in providing augmentative and alternative communication devices.
- Monitored students use of augmentative and alternative communication devices.
- Provided trainings for educators on visual supports.
Inclusion Teacher
Okeechobee County School District
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Implemented effective behavior management plans, resulting in fewer disruptions and increased focus on learning tasks.
- Strengthened relationships with parents, students, and colleagues by maintaining open communication channels and participating in school events.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance data, informing instructional decisions based on measurable evidence of progress toward goals.
- Supported struggling students with targeted interventions, leading to higher levels of academic achievement.
- Increased student understanding by utilizing differentiated instruction techniques and incorporating diverse learning materials.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in inclusive education and apply them effectively in the classroom setting.
- Assessed individual student progress regularly, providing timely feedback and adjusting instructional methods as needed for maximum growth potential.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Outpatient Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Raulerson Hospital
09.2012 - 08.2014
- Treated children aged 3-12 with speech and language development problems.
- Demonstrated clear written and oral communications skills when working with health care professionals, patients and caregivers.
- Established positive rapport with patients.
- Treated each patient according to a written plan of care to meet predetermined goals.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Okeechobee County School District
09.2009 - 05.2013
- Continually collaborated with parents and teachers to achieve speech therapy goals.
- Treated children aged 5-21 with speech and language development problems.
- Demonstrated clear written and oral communications skills when working with health care professionals, patients and caregivers.
- Established positive rapport with patients.
- Treated each patient according to a written plan of care to meet predetermined goals.
- Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers.
- Developed and implemented effective rehabilitative programs for patients with speech problems.
Communication Teacher
Okeechobee School District
08.2007 - 09.2009
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
- Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with school-based teams in the decision-making process.
- Consistently exhibited courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, families, caregivers, administrators and co-workers.
- Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans, including short and long-range goals, frequency and duration.
- Treated each patient according to a written plan of care to meet predetermined goals.
- Established positive rapport with patients.
- Demonstrated clear written and oral communications skills when working with health care professionals, patients and caregivers.
- Treated children aged 5-21 with speech and language development problems.
- Continually collaborated with parents and teachers to achieve speech therapy goals.
Speech Language Pathology Aide
Camp S.P.E.A.K
06.2002 - 07.2003
- Worked with a licensed therapist to provide speech and language therapy.
- Worked with children with Autism from 5-18 years old.
- Provided assistance with AAC devices.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Communication Science and Disorder
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Clarion, Pennsylvania01.2007
Non Degree Seeking - ESOL and ESE Courses
Indian River State College
Skills
- IEP familiarity
- Focused on consistent, quality care
- Registered Speech Language Pathology Assistant in Florida
- Articulation therapy
- Language therapy
- Augmentative and Assistive Communication Devices familiarity
- Adaptive to changing environments
- Works well with a team
- Computer Skills
- PEER familiarity
- Medicaid familiarity
- Parent-teacher communication
- Technology integration
Affiliations
- Member of National Education Association
- Member of Okeechobee County Education Association
Timeline
Teacher of Students Who Are Deaf/Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher
Okeechobee County School Board
08.2019 - Current
Inclusion Teacher
Okeechobee County School District
08.2017 - 05.2019
Outpatient Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Raulerson Hospital
09.2012 - 08.2014
Local Assistive Technology Specialist
Okeechobee County School District
09.2009 - Current
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Okeechobee County School District
09.2009 - 05.2013
Communication Teacher
Okeechobee School District
08.2007 - 09.2009
Speech Language Pathology Aide
Camp S.P.E.A.K
06.2002 - 07.2003
Non Degree Seeking - ESOL and ESE Courses
Indian River State College
Bachelor of Science Degree - Communication Science and Disorder
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
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