Regina Sawka
Objective To be a facilitator of learning dedicated to developing all students into critical thinkers capable of utilizing their strengths to make positive changes in the world.
Experience
2012 School District of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Title One Instructor
•Delivered both reading and math instruction to eight elementary school students
•Monitored and evaluated their performance
2009-2010 Bucks County Intermediate Unit,
Bensalem School District Bucks County, PA
Substitute Teacher / Instructional Assistant
High School Autistic Support
High School Multiple Disabilities
Middle School Emotional Support
Preschool Early Intervention
Middle School
Elementary School
2008–2009 Bucks County Intermediate Unit, Doylestown, PA
Instructional Assistant in Autistic Support Class (5th Grade)
Under the supervision of the head teacher effectively delivered instruction to five students on different instructional levels
Helped in the planning of daily lessons and activities
Collaborated with teaching and support staff to adapt and modify lessons.
Contributed input for IEP preparation
Administered standardized tests
Created modified tests and worksheets for students
Collaborated with teaching and support staff to make inclusion successful for both our five students and the rest of the fifth grade population
2007–2008 Bucks County Intermediate Unit Doylestown, PA
1:1 Instructional Assistant in Autistic/Applied Behavior Analysis Support Class
Helped students develop social, communication, behavioral, academic, and functional living skills
Responsible for data collection and making teacher aware of mastered IEP goals
Used IEP goals to develop daily lesson plans for the students
Used discrete trial instruction format to teach material
Worked with Behavior Analyst to develop and modify behavior plans
Attended Speech and Occupational Therapy with students
Collaborated with Speech and Occupational Therapists to help students transfer skills from one situation to another
Collaborated with teaching staff to promote inclusion
2007–2008 (May-August) City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Science in the Summer Assistant
Organized and delivered necessary materials to library locations
Created spreadsheets to record registration and supplies
Traveled to libraries throughout the city to assist the teachers during their sessions
2006–2007 City of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA
Leap After-School Program Leader
Responsible for providing homework and computer assistance to all library patrons
Responsible for monthly statistic reports
Planned multicultural enrichment activities for school-age students in grades 1-12
Supervised and collaborated with three teen assistants to plan weekly programs
Education 2003-2008 Holy Family University Philadelphia, PA
Med Elementary/Special Education
Elementary & Special Ed Certified
1997-2001 Holy Family University Philadelphia, PA
BA Accounting