Ellen J.

Semeniuk
2549 Lindley Street, Fortuna, CA 95540 (707) 616-2107
esemeniuk@gmail.com
Career Objective: To obtain an Assistant Principal
Position
EDUCATION:
EDL/Masters Program
current
Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA

Special Education Credential, Mild/Mod & Mod/Severe (Level II)

May 2011
Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA

Special Education Credential , Mild/ Mod & Mod/Severe

(Level I) May 2010
Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA

B.A. in Liberal Arts-Art History

Sept. 1987
University of California- U.C.L.A., Los Angeles

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Specialized Academic Instructor, Fortuna Elementary School
District 8/14-present
Develop Individual Education Plan (IEP) for each students in
consultation with the IEP team. Provide a wide variety of
instructional strategies to meet students needs. Monitor student
progress as it relates to established IEPs. Utilize computers and
software programs to communicate with stakeholders and to
enhance the learning environment. Maintain effective and
cooperative working relationships with students, teachers, staff,
parents and other agencies.

Resource Specialist Teacher, McKinleyville Unified School

District 8/10- 8/14
Develop clear lesson plans, utilize instructional materials and
provide individualized and small group instruction in order to
adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupils IEP. Provide a
wide variety of instructional strategies to meet student needs.
Work as a member of a trans-disciplinary team for planning and
implementing data based instructional programs. Establish a
 maintain standards of pupil behavior and safety needed to
achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.

Resource Student Teacher, Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary

School 1/10 6/10
Guided, individualized and direct instruction for SPED students K-
4th grade.
Lead daily activities, including lesson plans for math and reading.
Customized materials and teaching strategies.
Formulated a positive behavior support plan.

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Substitute Teacher/Aide, Humboldt County Office of Ed.

8/08 12/09
Taught in multiple settings and at multiple sites for students with
a wide range of moderate to severe disabilities.
Worked in the PAL program, teaching children on the autism
spectrum.
Specialized instruction for students with many differing abilities.

Substitute Teacher, West Contra Costa School District, CA

8/02 6/04
Coverage teacher for K- 6th working with a culturally diverse
population.
Taught in multiple settings and classrooms within district.
Developed lesson plans and supported teacher instruction.

RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Respite Worker, Changing Tides Family Services, Eureka, CA
8/08 8/09
Work one-on-one with a 35 year old woman with special needs.
Help with the daily running of her life, feeding, cleaning, etc.
Work one-on-one with children ages 2-13 ranging from mildly
disabled to severely disabled.

Respite worker, HCAR, Eureka, CA

8/08 8/09
Work one-on-one with children ranging from 1-13 years of age
in core function areas and engage them in recreational activities.

Youth Programs Coordinator, YMCA, Richmond, CA

6/99 8/00
Managed infant-6 child care services as well as care for 7-15 year
olds.
 Implemented new and creative ideas for children, increasing
member participation. Supervised 12 employees in the childcare
department.

WORKSHOPS AND TRAININGS

SEIS Training 5/16
CA Science Teachers Convention
8/15
Summer Math Institute 8/15
ED Certificate-UCLA ext.
8/13

REFERENCES:

Peggy Kirkpatrick
Program Coordinator
Special Education Credential Program
School of Education, HSU
707-826-5795
mmk6@humboldt.edu

David Ellerd
Program Chair
Special Education Credential Program
School of Education, HSU
707-826-5851
dea11@humboldt.edu

Jeff Northern
Superintendent
Fortuna Elementary School District
843 L. Street
Fortuna, CA 95540
707-725-2293

Laurie Clendenen
RSP Teacher
Fortuna Middle School
843 L. Street
Fortuna, CA 95540
707-725-3415