TONI ANN PILLA
Sea Girt,NJ
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher with a strong focus on differentiated instruction, inclusion strategies, and effective parent communication. Proven ability to develop individualized education plans and foster collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to enhance student outcomes.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Educator
Big Apple Therapy Services
Lakewood, NJ
05.2021 - Current
- Developed IFSP plans tailored to diverse needs.
- Established strong relationships with families, fostering trust and open communication for effective collaboration.
- Evaluated the child's progress and adjusted interventions accordingly for continued growth and development.
- Provided ongoing support to families through home visits, phone calls, and written communication, ensuring consistent progress monitoring.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance child learning outcomes.
- Implemented behavioral intervention strategies to promote positive child outcomes
Special Education Teacher
Neptune Board of Education
Neptune, NJ
09.1996 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance student support services.
- Implemented evidence-based instructional strategies to improve student engagement.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and adapt teaching methods.
- Mentored new teachers in effective classroom management techniques.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary/Special Education
Cabrini College
RadnorSkills
- Differentiated instruction
- Individual education plans
- Collaborative teamwork
- Inclusion strategies
- Parent communication
- Behavior intervention plans
- Trained in CPI
- Visual supports
- Small group instruction
Accomplishments
Achieved Teacher of the Year in 2016
Timeline
Special Educator
Big Apple Therapy Services
05.2021 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Neptune Board of Education
09.1996 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary/Special Education
Cabrini College