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CAREER OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a teaching position within a progressive school district in which I can best utilize my education,
personal experience, and expertise to meet the needs of all students and staff. My objective is build relationships
and focus on student strengths to encourage students to learn through a variety of methods, learn creatively, and
achieve and overcome any challenges, grow academically and socially, as well as to be life long learners.
EDUCATION:
Gwynedd Mercy University, Gwynedd Valley, PA
Masters of Science in Special Education Pre-K 8
Anticipated: January 2016
GPA: 4.0
Temple University, Ambler, PA
Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education / Special Education
Grade Point Average: 3.67
Graduated: Magna Cum Laude
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Community College of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Associates of Liberal Arts
2014-Present
2004-2007
2001-2004
CERTIFICATIONS:
INSTRUCTIONAL I - Elementary Education K - 6, Pennsylvania Department of Education
INSTRUCTIONAL I - Special Education N 12, Pennsylvania Department of Education
PRIVATE SCHOOL- Teacher Nursery/Kindergarten N-K,
Pennsylvania Department of Education
INSTRUCTIONAL II- pending
PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
New Media Technology Charter School, Philadelphia, PA
2011- Present
Special Education Coordinator and Special Education Teacher
2014-Present
Training Staff
Reviewing IEPs of all staff members
Scheduling related services, behavior health services, transition planning and Initial/Re-evaluations
Ensuring compliancy of timelines among the special education team members
Scheduling and Conducting Parent Trainings
Along with all duties listed under Special Education Teacher
Special Education Teacher Grades 6-12
2011- Present
Managing a caseload of up to 30 students with varying disabilities in multiple grade levels
Writing and implementing IEPs and Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSP)
Progress Monitoring student IEP and PBSP goals
Transition Program Planning - contacting community partners, scheduling and implementing the program
Life Skills Program Planning - implementing Life Skills Program and monitoring progress
Resource Room small group pull out
Co-Teaching in an Inclusive Setting in the following content areas: English, Public Speaking, Senior
Seminar, and Political Science
Instructing Intervention Course, based on student needs
Frequent collaboration for co-planning in content areas, differentiating instruction, accommodations, and
modifications for instruction, assignments, and assessments.
Administering PSSAs, Keystone Assessments, and PASA.
Communicate with parents/guardians with daily and monthly reports, phone calls, emails, and in person
meetings.
Assisted with Special Education Audit
2013- 2015
2011-2012
2007
2011-Present