Valerie Senter
Bradford
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.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher (Moderate Needs)
Tritown School Union
08.2023 - Current
- Create and manage IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promote a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modify general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Foster strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Teach students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Coordinate with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Conduct assessments to identify students' strengths and areas for improvement, informing instructional strategies.
- Provide daily small-group reading instruction using the Wilson Reading System with fidelity.
- Utilize the WADE Assessment and Student Progression Recording forms to monitor student progress towards decoding, encoding, and fluency goals.
Special Education Teacher (Severe Needs)
North Andover Public Schools
11.2014 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a range of neurodiverse students.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Chaired IEP Annual Team meetings and complete all required paperwork within required timelines.
Lead Special Education Teacher
Melmark New England
09.2013 - 11.2014
- Developed and implemented IEP's for severe needs students with autism.
- Created and oversaw lesson plan implementation based on the principles of applied behavior analysis.
- Summarized student behavior and academic data for progress reports and annual reviews.
- Redirected students using Behavior Support Plans.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
Program Coordinator
Melmark New England
10.2011 - 09.2013
- Primary administrative and clinical supervisor for the residential program.
- Completed assessments for IEP process.
- Ensured implementation of goals and objectives.
- Responsible for the training and supervision of all staff members.
Lead Applied Behavior Analysis Counselor
Melmark New England
10.2010 - 10.2011
- Responsible for managing the operations of the home.
- Ensured ABA counselors met regulatory requirements.
- Assigned responsibilities to each shift of counselors.
- Implemented and supervised clinical programming to an intensely physically challenging population.
Applied Behavior Analysis Counselor
Melmark New England
07.2008 - 10.2010
- Provided a home-like environment to reach resident to support and encourage individual growth and independent living skills.
- Responsible for teaching students functional living, socialization, recreational, leisure and communication skills.
Education
Master of Education - Special Needs And ABA
Endicott College
Beverly, MA05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Salem State University
Salem, MA05.2008
Skills
- Wilson Training
- Orton-Gillingham Training (IMSE)
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Small Group Instruction
- Co-teaching Experience
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
Certification
- Licensed Special Education Teacher - Severe Needs All Levels - MPEID # 466012
- Licensed Special Education Teacher- Moderate Needs PreK-8 MPEID # 466012
- BCBA - Board Certified Behavior Analyst - BACB239798
- Safety Care Trained
Timeline
Special Education Teacher (Moderate Needs)
Tritown School Union
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher (Severe Needs)
North Andover Public Schools
11.2014 - Current
Lead Special Education Teacher
Melmark New England
09.2013 - 11.2014
Program Coordinator
Melmark New England
10.2011 - 09.2013
Lead Applied Behavior Analysis Counselor
Melmark New England
10.2010 - 10.2011
Applied Behavior Analysis Counselor
Melmark New England
07.2008 - 10.2010
Master of Education - Special Needs And ABA
Endicott College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Salem State University
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