Stephanie Branco
Union,NJ
Summary
I am a dedicated teacher looking for a position working in a different setting, I have worked in a self-contained classroom for the past 5 years and would like to use my current knowledge to work in a In-Class Support classroom. I want to create a safe and motivating environment for students to learn. I am proficient in digital learning, different instructional strategies, and curriculums.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Union Township Board Of Education
09.2013 - 06.2014
- Implemented pre-planned lessons and activities in accordance with NJ school standards and teacher's guidelines.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Paraprofessional Assistant
Union Township Board Of Education
09.2014 - 12.2019
- Supported classroom teachers with instructional support and provided special education students with individualized attention during lessons
- Actively supported teaching professionals on effective work strategies with special needs students
- Supported positive classroom environment answering to the needs of all the students in the class
- Implemented a variety of techniques to promote learning including individualized instruction, problem-solving assessments, and small-group work
- Established and maintained rapport with families and support staff.
Leave Replacement Teacher
Township Of Union Board Of Education
12.2019 - 06.2020
- Supported students through the instructional daily program
- Assessed developmental needs of first grade students.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Special Education Teacher
Union Township Board Of Education
09.2020 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- 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.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- 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.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN11.2023
No Degree - Teacher of Students W/ Disabilities Certification
Kean University
Union, NJ08.2022
Bachelors in Early Childhood Education -
Ashford University
01.2016
Seton Hall University
01.2013
Skills
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Special Education
- Educational Strategies
- Assess Students
- Motivating Students
- Instructional Techniques
- Development of Social Skills
Accomplishments
- Served as teacher liaison for PTA
- Turned our school into a Special Olympics Unified School
- Trained student teachers on how to be a teacher
Certification
- Teacher of Student with Disabilities Grades K-6
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)
- Adult and Child CPR/AED
Affiliations
- Golden Key Honor Society Member at Ashford University
- Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society Member at Ashford University
- Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society- Kean University and American College of Education
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Union Township Board Of Education
09.2020 - Current
Leave Replacement Teacher
Township Of Union Board Of Education
12.2019 - 06.2020
Paraprofessional Assistant
Union Township Board Of Education
09.2014 - 12.2019
Substitute Teacher
Union Township Board Of Education
09.2013 - 06.2014
Master of Science - Special Education
American College of Education
No Degree - Teacher of Students W/ Disabilities Certification
Kean University
Bachelors in Early Childhood Education -
Ashford University
Seton Hall University
- Teacher of Student with Disabilities Grades K-6
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)
- Adult and Child CPR/AED
Similar Profiles
JILL MINCOLELLIJILL MINCOLELLI
Paraprofessional at Union Township Board Of EducationParaprofessional at Union Township Board Of Education
Eugene LopesEugene Lopes
Special Education Teacher at Millburn Township Public SchoolsSpecial Education Teacher at Millburn Township Public Schools
Kathleen GraulKathleen Graul
Secretary at Township of Union Board of EducationSecretary at Township of Union Board of Education