Special Education Teacher

Location:

Palmerton, PA

Salary:

77,999

Posted:

April 14, 2025

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Resume:

Vision:

To create a premier and dynamic setting focused on the clients/individualized needs through effective communication, teamwork, goal setting, and utilization of building confidence and trust through capitalizing on personal strengths to enhance quality of life experiences.

Education:

Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015-4794 Supervisor of Special Education/Pupil Services Certification K-12 Educational Leadership, Principalship Certification K-12

Educational Leadership

Completion Date: August, 2007 & 2011

Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015-4794 Master’s degree in special education K-12, College of Education Graduation Date: January, 2004

Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania 17815

Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education and a Concentration in Exceptionalities K-6 and Special Education, Graduation Date: May 2001

Employment:

Special Education Teacher

Centennial School of Lehigh University

2196 Avenue C, LVIP I, Bethlehem, PA 18017 Tel. 610-***-****

August 2000 – June 2001

Special Education Teacher /Supervisor Grades 3-5, 7,10 and Supervision K-12

Easton Area School District

1801 Bushkill Drive Easton, Pa 18040 Phone:610-***-****

August 2001 ~ June 2018

Licensed Behavior Specialist and Mobile Therapist

881 Macron Boulevard

Progressions Behavioral Health Services Inc. Allentown, Pa 18019

February 2014–2018 Licensure~ Behavior Specialist # BH003352

H&R Block Administrative Assistant

Rte 873 suite 7

Schnecksville, PA 18078

610-***-**** Seasonal since 2018 - 2022

Regional Manager/Director Royal Personal Care

ID Individuals, Autism, TBI, ADHD, Behavioral Disorders, PTSD, Addiction, and Geriatrics, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Stroke Victims, Amputees, Dementia, Veterans, etc.

312 Delaware Avenue, Palmerton, Pa 18071

610-***-****, 2018 - 2020

Program Director/Specialist/Trainer, Spectrum Community Services

ID Individuals, Autism, TBI, ADHD, Behavioral Disorders, PTSD, Addiction, and Geriatrics, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Stroke Victims, Amputees, Dementia, Veterans, etc.

1554 State Route 903

Jim Thorpe, Pa 18223, 2020 -12/2024

TriCounty CMO, Program Director

ID Individuals, Autism, TBI, ADHD, Behavioral Disorders, PTSD, Addiction, and Geriatrics, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Stroke Victims, Amputees, Dementia, Veterans, etc.

Washington/Branchville, NJ 01/2024-04/2025

Server/Waitressing

DeMelo’s Resturant and The Palmerton Country Club (Blue Shamrock) 1998-2012

2023-2025

The Palmerton Pub 2023-2025

Galupee’s Resturant, (2016-2018)

Bonefish Bar and Grill (2018 -2021)

What makes me stand out:

*Strong communication and Problem solving skills

*Detail-oriented and very organized

*Able to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced environment

*Willingness and ability to learn new skills and accept constructive feedback

*Able to work independently as well as in a team environment (multidisciplinary team) * Strong computer skills

*Microsoft Word *Excel *Microsoft Office *Word Processing *PowerPoint

*Positive and Consistent with follow through

*Motivated and Passionate toward my employees

*Excellent time management skills

*Professional at all times

Leadership Experiences

Behavior & Program Specialist/Director Duties:

Trainer on intakes, functional behavioral assessment, treatment plans, community-based instruction, applied behavioral analysis, database decision goal setting, ISP’s, Annual goals and objectives, psychosocial assessments, Mood and behavior surveys, identification of risk factors, identification of emotional barriers, Outcome based best practice interventions, conduct house meetings, create and conduct trainings and educate staff consistently, hiring and fire, evaluations, HICCUS reports, Supervision of all staff, Scheduling, etc.

Trainer Duties/Role:

Understanding how children and adults learn age appropriately and develop/configure resources to support the intellectual, social, and personal growth of the consumer

Effective communicator

Use summative and formative assessment strategies to gage effectiveness of people and programs

Understand the process of curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation

Use CD to develop a high-quality curriculum

Possess knowledge and skills in observation of instruction and evaluation

Think systematically about practice, learns from experience, seeks the advice of others, draws upon educational research, and actively seeks out opportunities to grow

Contribute to school effectiveness by collaborating with other professionals and parents, by using community resources, and by working as an advocate to improve opportunities for learning Use

Curriculum-based assessments and data to drive daily instruction

Creating specially designed instruction and adaptations to meet individual needs

Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments

Proactive and Positive Behavior Approaches

Instructed a diverse student population: Social and Emotional Disturbance, Mental Retardation, Downs Syndrome, Multiple Learning Disabilities, Traumatic Brain Injury, and students with Autism. Utilize best practices in the classroom: direct instruction, cooperative learning, rubrics and checklists, curriculum based measurements, proactive and positive behavior interventions, curriculum based assessment measures, and peer tutoring

Develop and implement individual educational plans evaluation reports, behavior intervention plans, community based instruction, and picture schedules

Practice Co-teaching and teaming, effective grouping

Teach Problem Solving and Anger Management skills to decrease behavioral outbursts and teach effective communication skills through social skills training, picture exchange communication system (PECS), and basic sign language Embed choice throughout all subject areas

References:

Virginia Garcia Program Director Lead

Mauch Chunk Road Palmerton, PA

484-***-****

Karen O”Neill

Easton Area School District Supervisor *******@***.***

610-***-****

Jami Leigh

Royal Personal Care Lead Director ****@***************.***

484-***-****

Tahlia Curry

Owner of Westminster Homes