Madeline Gronowski
Alamo,CA
Summary
Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive in times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion. Empathetic and accommodating in lesson planning and designing hands-on lessons for varying types of learners.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resource Specialist
Monte Vista High School
08.2022 - Current
- Designed and implemented Individual Education Plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Participated in the IEP team process and helped to implement individualized special education interventions.
- Assessed students using informal and formal assessments including The Woodcock-Johnson IV and WIAT-IV.
Special Day Class Teacher- Long term Substitute
Country Club Elementary
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Participated in the IEP team process and helped to implement individualized special education interventions.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially acceptable options.
Student Teacher: Resource Room
Rio Vista Elementary
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Designed and implemented lesson plans that met the needs of various learners and taught them to small and large groups with students grades first through fifth.
- Monitored and tracked student behaviors and assisted with implementing behavior plans with the cooperating teacher.
- Worked with the classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
Education
Master of Education - Inclusive Learning, Special Education and Universal Design for Learning
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA05.2024
Education Specialist Teaching Credential -
Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Child Studies, Minors in French and Francophone Studies, Urban Education
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA06.2021
Skills
- Individualized instruction
- Student advocacy
- IEP implementation
- Progress monitoring
- Special education expertise
- Transition planning
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Professional and technical writing
Certification
Education Specialist Instruction Credential (Clear) - Mild/Moderate Support Needs
Timeline
Resource Specialist
Monte Vista High School
08.2022 - Current
Special Day Class Teacher- Long term Substitute
Country Club Elementary
01.2022 - 06.2022
Student Teacher: Resource Room
Rio Vista Elementary
09.2021 - 12.2021
Master of Education - Inclusive Learning, Special Education and Universal Design for Learning
University of San Diego
Education Specialist Teaching Credential -
Saint Mary's College of California
Bachelor of Science - Child Studies, Minors in French and Francophone Studies, Urban Education
Santa Clara University