Susan Ignasiak
Hagerstown,MD
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher/Case Manager
Frederick County Public Schools
10.2019 - Current
- Identify the needs of assigned students through formal and informal assessments
- Review referral data, history and assessment data to develop appropriate goals and objectives for each student
- Confer with general education teachers regarding the educational, social, emotional and physical needs and objectives of each student
- Plan, develop and implement individualized learning plans for each student
- Design appropriate teaching strategies
- Prepare instructional materials and lesson plans according to Individual Educational Plans (IEPs)
- Review IEPs with parents, school administrators and general education teachers
- Utilize appropriate methods of learning delivery and instruction to meet the needs of each student in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
- Monitor, evaluate and document each student's progress utilizing appropriate measurements and assessment devices
- Prepare timely progress reports for each student
- Develop and implement necessary interventions and strategies to promote achievement of student objectives
- Collaborate and consult with general school personnel regarding the implementation of the IEPs and special educational services
- Modify and adapt conventional educational programs and curriculum to meet the requirements of special needs students
- Maintain regular communication with parents by means of email, phone calls, conferences and progress reports
- Assist parents with understanding and supporting educational objectives, learning expectations and behavioral standards
- Ensure adherence to reasonable rules of classroom discipline and order to maintain a secure and effective learning environment
- Manage student behavior through monitoring, supervising and assessing behavioral patterns
- Utilize appropriate corrective methods to modify behavior
- Develop and implement Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs) where necessary
- Instruct students on socially acceptable behaviors and personal development skills
- Prepare special needs students for inclusion and transition to mainstream
- Maintain accurate and complete records in compliance with school district regulations and legal requirements
- Maintain a current knowledge of special education best practices and trends
Capital Teaching Resident
KIPPDC – Arts and Technology Academy
Washington, DC
07.2018 - 10.2019
- 3
- Instructed Tools of the Mind curriculum to a class of 22 students in Pre-Kindergarten 3 for whole group and small group developing literacy, social emotional, math, fine motor skills and self-regulation skills
- Provided support to students to assist them in developing skills in areas such as self-regulation, math, literacy, and fine motor skills
- Updated and monitored self-created and school-created tracking systems to record and analyze formative and summative data through anecdotal notes, informal check-ins and school wide benchmarks
- Utilized data to determine the necessity of differentiated instruction based off of individual student needs to create measurable achievement goals to ensure all students are supported in mastery of grade level standards
- Created classroom initiatives to increase student participation
- Participated and contributed as a member of the ATA school community.
Education Instructional Assistant
Frederick County Public Schools
Frederick, Maryland
11.2015 - 07.2018
Teacher
Frederick County
Frederick, Maryland
10.2000 - 02.2011
- Experience in working with children from birth to 14 years of age in the school, childcare and home setting
- Implemented curriculum- based activities in the classroom and home connections
- Conducted home visits, family assessments and supported parent education
- Designed learning environments to meet developmental objectives and state regulations
- Experience with children with mental and physical disabilities
- (ADHD, Speech and Occupational Therapy, Autism, Down's Syndrome)
- Documented observations of child development
- Conducted behavioral and educational assessments
- Demonstrated ability to manage time, deadlines, multiple request and priorities, maintain productivity and exercise good judgment with minimal supervision
- Working knowledge and of specific curricula- Teaching Strategies, Creative Curriculum, Common Core Standards, NAEYC
- Collaborated with local community resources to support the needs of families ( Frederick County Health Department, Child Care Choices of Frederick County, The Parent’s Place
Education
Master’s - Special Education
Liberty University
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood
Kaplan University
Timeline
Special Education Teacher/Case Manager
Frederick County Public Schools
10.2019 - Current
Capital Teaching Resident
KIPPDC – Arts and Technology Academy
07.2018 - 10.2019
Education Instructional Assistant
Frederick County Public Schools
11.2015 - 07.2018
Teacher
Frederick County
10.2000 - 02.2011
Master’s - Special Education
Liberty University
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood
Kaplan University
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