Victoria Sedefian
Special Education Teacher
South Bound Brook,NJ
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ELA Pull Out Resource Room Teacher (4-7)
Middlesex County STEM Charter School
08.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
ABA Behavioral Therapist
BrainBuilders Autism Therapy Summer Program
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Encouraged clients and family members to practice and use skills and strategies for confronting problems constructively.
- Documented information through analyzing data, interview notes, and test results and identified and diagnosed nature of clients' problems.
- Evaluated treatment techniques after sufficient time periods to determine effectiveness for each client.
ABA Behavior Therapist
Emit Therapeutics
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Perform behavioral interventions to teach communication, social and daily living skills and reduce problematic behaviors in home, community and school settings.
- Delivered individualized treatment for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders or other behavioral and social challenges using applied behavior analysis principles.
Instructor
Disability Allies
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Utilize curriculum with life-based approach in order to prepare adults with special needs for employment and independent living.
- Maintain focused, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Walter M. Schirra Elementary School
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Eliminate learning gaps and effectively instruct students by using a wide variety of research-based, ABA driven teaching aids and motivational strategies.
Teacher
New Road School Of Somerset, Students With Disabilities
09.2016 - 06.2018
- Delivered specialized classroom instruction to a broad range of students with behavioral, academic, and cognitive disabilities.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication Studies, Sociology
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ10.2011
Master of Science - Childhood Education/Special Education
St. John's University
Jamaica, NY02.2016
Skills
- Designing effective learning interventions
- Applied behavior analysis expertise
- Creating and implementing Individual Education Plans
- Data collection
- Behavior monitoring
- Assessing client objectives
- Workforce preparation training
Accomplishments
- Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans.
- Graduated from St. John's University Graduate School of Education as a member of the Kappa Delta Pi Honors Society in Education with a GPA of 3.95
Certification
- Teaching Certification, Teacher of Students with Disabilities (Standard)
- Teaching Certification, Elementary School Teacher in Grades K – 6 (Standard)
- Certification, Registered Behavior Technician: 40 Hour Course
Training
- Crisis Prevention Intervention Certified
- Handle with Care Behavior Management Successfully Completed
- CPR/AED Certified
- First Aid Certified
Activities
- Member of the Kappa Delta Pi National Honors Society in Education Obtained
- Placement on Dean's List Every Semester of Graduate School
- Member of the Theta Phi Alpha International Sorority
Timeline
ABA Behavioral Therapist
BrainBuilders Autism Therapy Summer Program
06.2024 - 08.2024
ELA Pull Out Resource Room Teacher (4-7)
Middlesex County STEM Charter School
08.2023 - Current
ABA Behavior Therapist
Emit Therapeutics
04.2022 - 08.2022
Instructor
Disability Allies
07.2021 - 07.2022
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Walter M. Schirra Elementary School
01.2020 - 06.2020
Teacher
New Road School Of Somerset, Students With Disabilities
09.2016 - 06.2018
Master of Science - Childhood Education/Special Education
St. John's University
Bachelor of Science - Communication Studies, Sociology
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
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