Vanessa Morgado
Clarence,NY
Summary
Award-winning Special Education/Structured Literacy Dyslexia Interventionist offering more than 16 years instructing learning-disabled students and helping each reach true potential. Hardworking educator enthusiastic about using evidenced based practices to help all students succeed.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Erie 2 Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES
12.2016 - Current
- Delivered explicit, systematic reading instruction with fidelity to students with multiple classifications and degrees of needs, including Dyslexia, ADHD and ASD.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on, multi-sensory, instruction.
- Used data to provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on the Science of Reading and evidence-based practices in special education.
General/Special Education Teacher (Grades 2-5)
New Creation Fellowship Academy
09.2014 - 07.2016
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse needs of all learners in the classroom.
- Monitored K-12 students in general education classes and provided special education consultant services
Special Education Teacher
Buffalo Public School District
08.2005 - 12.2006
- Provided Resource Room and Consultant Teacher Services to students in Grade 6-8
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Utilized Functional Behavioral Assessments to help develop effective Behavioral Intervention Plans
General Education/Special Education Teacher
Infant Of Prague School
09.2001 - 07.2005
- Provided NYS standard based instruction to 5th grade students in all Core areas
- Co-founded the Child Assessment Team to help identify students in need of Special Education evaluation and support
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
Education
Elementary And Special Education Certification - Education
D'Youville College
Buffalo, NY05.2003
Master of Social Work - Child And Adolescent Development
University At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY05.2000
Skills
- Structured Literacy Dyslexia Interventionist
- IMSE Orton Gillingham Certified Educator
- LETRS Level 1
- UFLI, Wilson, Reading A-Z proficiency
- DIBELS and PAST proficiency
- Progress Evaluations
- Differentiated Instruction
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Parent Communication
- Learning Style Assessments
- Co-teaching Experience
- IEP development
Accomplishments
Channel 2 News Educator of the Week
Certification
Structure Literacy Dyslexia Interventionist 2023
Special Education Permanent Teaching Certification 2004
Elementary Teaching Certification 2004
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Erie 2 Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES
12.2016 - Current
General/Special Education Teacher (Grades 2-5)
New Creation Fellowship Academy
09.2014 - 07.2016
Special Education Teacher
Buffalo Public School District
08.2005 - 12.2006
General Education/Special Education Teacher
Infant Of Prague School
09.2001 - 07.2005
Elementary And Special Education Certification - Education
D'Youville College
Master of Social Work - Child And Adolescent Development
University At Buffalo
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