Vanessa Medina
Ringoes,NJ
Summary
Seasoned K–12 Supervisor and Special Education expert with over 15 years in Autism and Severe Disabilities programs. Led program development and staff collaboration while implementing data-driven instruction and community-based initiatives. Skilled in IEP execution, curriculum alignment, behavioral programming, and multidisciplinary team leadership.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Autism Teacher (K–4)
Copper Hill Elementary School
01.2022 - Current
- Developed and monitored IEP goals in collaboration with CST members to ensure individualized student progress
- Implemented evidence-based ABA methodologies to enhance student learning outcomes
- Analyze behavioral and academic data to inform instruction
- Mentored paraprofessionals and collaborated with related service providers to support student development
Autism Teacher (Grades 5–6)
Auten Road Intermediate School
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Coordinated multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective IEPs
- Delivered individualized instruction using VB-MAPP, AFLS, ABLLS, and EDEN frameworks
- Employed data systems to monitor and support individualized student progress
LLD Severe Teacher (Grades 3–6)
Franklin Township Public Schools
09.2012 - 10.2015
- Established intermediate-level severe lld program to enhance learning opportunities for students with severe disabilities
- Designed differentiated instruction to address diverse learning needs and promote student engagement
- Developed community-based instruction systems to facilitate real-world learning experiences for students
General Education Teacher (Grade 2)
Franklin Township Public Schools
09.2011 - 06.2012
- Implemented workshop model to foster student independence in learning
- Collaborated on curriculum and assessment development to align teaching strategies with student needs
- Collaborated with colleagues to implement interdisciplinary projects and activities.
Education
Supervisor Certification -
Kean University – Nathan Weiss Graduate College
NJ01-2023
Master of Arts - Special Education
Kean University
NJ06-2013
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary & Middle School Education (K–8)
Kean University
NJ12-2010
Skills
- ABA methodologies
- IEP development
- Curriculum development
- Behavioral assessment
- Data analysis
- Paraprofessional mentoring
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
Certification
- Supervisor Certification (K–12), NJ
- Teacher of Students with Disabilities
- Elementary Education (K–6)
- Middle School Social Studies (6–8)
Professional Development
- CPI – Crisis Prevention & Intervention Certification
- Community-Based Instruction Certification – The Boggs Center (Rutgers University)
- Professional Learning Community: ABA-based assessment and student supports
- Technology Integration Training – Google Applications
Leadership Experience
- Community-Based Instruction (CBI) Coordinator, Hillsborough Township Public Schools, 09/15–12/22, Designed and oversee district-wide community-based instruction programming, Coordinate bi-monthly field experiences aligned with IEP transition goals, Collaborate with administrators, CST members, and families to ensure compliance and program effectiveness
- PALS Club Coordinator, Flemington-Raritan Public Schools, 12/22–Present, Lead peer inclusion programming for students with Autism and general education peers, Supervise student leaders and facilitate structured weekly activities
- District Curriculum & Report Card Development, Franklin Township Public Schools, 09/11–06/15, Co-developed unified K–6 Autism and Severe LLD report card aligned with VB-MAPP, Collaborated in curriculum alignment using NJCCCS standards and Atlas Curriculum Mapping
Timeline
Autism Teacher (K–4)
Copper Hill Elementary School
01.2022 - Current
Autism Teacher (Grades 5–6)
Auten Road Intermediate School
01.2015 - 01.2022
LLD Severe Teacher (Grades 3–6)
Franklin Township Public Schools
09.2012 - 10.2015
General Education Teacher (Grade 2)
Franklin Township Public Schools
09.2011 - 06.2012
Supervisor Certification -
Kean University – Nathan Weiss Graduate College
Master of Arts - Special Education
Kean University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary & Middle School Education (K–8)
Kean University