Valerie Bardunias
Wappingers Falls,NY
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Teacher and Department Chairperson at Marlboro Central School District, adept at IEP implementation and fostering student motivation. Successfully modified curricula for diverse learners, enhancing engagement and performance. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to drive student success, while mentoring new educators in effective classroom management and instructional strategies.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher/Department Chairperson
Marlboro Central School District
01.1992 - 06.2025
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- 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.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Observed, coached and mentored department staff.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
SUNY College At New Paltz
New Paltz, NY12-1995
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
Nazareth College
Rochester, NY12-1991
Skills
- Motivating students
- IEP implementation
- Excellent classroom management
- Job readiness training
- Instructional strategies
- Scheduling proficiency
- Positive role model
- Individual education plans IEP's
- Team collaboration
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Curriculum adjustments
- Paraprofessional oversight
- Parent communications
- Student records management
- Classroom management
Accomplishments
- Special Education Department chairperson for 21 years.
- Supervised team of 15 staff members.
- Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher/Department Chairperson
Marlboro Central School District
01.1992 - 06.2025
Master of Arts - Special Education
SUNY College At New Paltz
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
Nazareth College
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