Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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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
2013.09 - 2014.06
  • 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
2014.09 - 2019.12
  • 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
2019.12 - 2020.06
  • 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
2020.09 - 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, IN
11.2023

No Degree - Teacher of Students W/ Disabilities Certification

Kean University
Union, NJ
08.2022

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
2020.09 - Current

Leave Replacement Teacher

Township Of Union Board Of Education
2019.12 - 2020.06

Paraprofessional Assistant

Union Township Board Of Education
2014.09 - 2019.12

Substitute Teacher

Union Township Board Of Education
2013.09 - 2014.06

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
Stephanie Branco