Victoria Fitzpatrick
Hamilton,NJ
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Teacher with a proven track record, skilled in developing individualized education plans (IEPs) and fostering strong parent-teacher collaboration. Expert in differentiated instruction and behavior modification techniques, enhancing student engagement and promoting positive learning outcomes for diverse learners.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Mercer County Special Services School District
02.2003 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Early Intervention Teacher/ABA Instructor
Sunny Days Inc.
08.2003 - 09.2010
- Facilitated the development of social skills among students through activities and peer interactions.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, collaborating on strategies to support their child''s growth and development.
- Utilized a variety of instructional methods including discrete trial training, natural environment teaching, and incidental learning to engage clients throughout therapy sessions effectively.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans tailored to each client''s needs.
Inclusion Special Education and Education Teacher
Easton Area School District
01.1995 - 02.2002
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
Education
Special Education
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA12-1994
Elementary Education
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA12-1994
Skills
- Co-teaching experience
- Motivating students
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Augmentative communication
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Life skills instruction
- Sensory integration strategies
- Assessment and evaluation
- Classroom management
- Parent communication
- Trained in CPI
- Instructional strategies
Timeline
Early Intervention Teacher/ABA Instructor
Sunny Days Inc.
08.2003 - 09.2010
Special Education Teacher
Mercer County Special Services School District
02.2003 - Current
Inclusion Special Education and Education Teacher
Easton Area School District
01.1995 - 02.2002
Special Education
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
Elementary Education
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
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