Vittoria Colao
Torrington
Summary
Versatile and dedicated special education teacher with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students. Excellent verbal and written communicator with strong background cultivating positive relationships and exceeding goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher, Resource Room
Torrington Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Case manager to 14 students with significant academic needs
- Create and implement Individualized Education Programs and lesson plans to meet student needs
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Work cooperatively with classroom teachers and parents to better service the student
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Special Education Teacher, Self-Contained Program
Torrington Public Schools
08.2018 - 06.2023
- Case manager to K-3 students with social, emotional, behavioral needs
- Collaborated with planning and placement team to develop individualized education programs (IEPs) and behavior intervention plans (BIPs)
- Collected and analyzed students’ present levels of performance and behavioral data
- Trained, scheduled, assigned, supervised, and reviewed the work of 9 paraprofessionals in how to best meet student needs
- Constructed daily lessons that utilize technology, including Microsoft Office, Google Docs, SMART Notebook, and Mimio document camera
Special Education Teacher, Resource Room
Torrington Public Schools
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Case manager to 21 fourth grade students
- Created and implemented Individualized Education Program based on students’ present levels of performance
- Generated lessons to meet the diverse needs of students
4th Grade Teacher
Torrington Public Schools
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Primary teacher to 25 students with diverse needs
- Created and implemented differentiated units and lessons that align with Common Core Standards
Literacy Support Teacher
Torrington Public Schools
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Literacy point person for first grade Response to Intervention (RTI) students
- Created and implemented Tier II RTI plans and goals according to student needs
- Implemented research-based interventions to first grade TIER II RTI students
- Created and implemented curriculum-based small group reading instruction to grades K-4
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education, Certification K-12
University of Saint Joseph
12.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Elementary Education Certification K-6
Saint Joseph College
05.2012
High School Diploma - undefined
Torrington High School
06.2008
Skills
- Excellent classroom management
- Collaborative teamwork
- Parent communications
- Assessment administration
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Building relationships and motivating students
- Scheduling proficiency
Accomplishments
- Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans and implementing Behavior Intervention Plans.
- Trained fellow teachers on using SMART Notebook
- Special Education representative on Share Leadership Committee
- Representative on School Safety Committee
- Supervised team of 9+ staff members.
- Dean’s List, University of Saint Joseph August 2015-June 2017
Languages
Italian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Special Education Teacher, Resource Room
Torrington Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher, Self-Contained Program
Torrington Public Schools
08.2018 - 06.2023
Special Education Teacher, Resource Room
Torrington Public Schools
08.2017 - 06.2018
4th Grade Teacher
Torrington Public Schools
08.2016 - 06.2017
Literacy Support Teacher
Torrington Public Schools
08.2014 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Elementary Education Certification K-6
Saint Joseph College
High School Diploma - undefined
Torrington High School
Master of Arts - Special Education, Certification K-12
University of Saint Joseph
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