Connie Gadziala
Atlanta
Summary
Desiring a challenging IRR or SLD teaching position in an Elementary, Middle, or High School Setting.
A highly energetic and enthusiastic hands-on Teacher with proven expertise and experience. A teaching style which reflects setting high expectations in the pursuit of students achieving their full potential and abilities through innovative teaching methods and a positive learning environment .
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
IRR/SLD Teacher
Sutton Middle School
01.2017 - Current
- Trained in an (IB) International Baccalaureate program, where students manage their own learning and make connections to the real world
- Taught Science, Social Studies, and Math (grades 6-8) in resource, self-contained and co-teaching setting
- Taught Study Skills (grades 6-8), where students were able to complete assignments and learn about executive functioning skills to improve in their deficit areas
- Taught STEM, Math, and Reading in the Saturday School/ Flexible Learning Program (FLP) to help students develop critical thinking skills and who were struggling in math and reading
- Taught summer school for all students in the subject of Math
- Practiced various collaborative teaching styles with general education teachers to reach students with different learning styles and abilities
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Designed curriculum materials for special education students, facilitating inclusive learning.
IRR/SLD Teacher
Lilburn Middle School
01.2012 - 12.2016
- Taught ELA and Math to general education students as well as to students with disabilities in both co-teaching and resource settings
- Practiced various collaborative teaching styles with general education teachers to reach students with different learning styles and abilities
IRR/SLD Teacher
Dacula Middle School
01.2007 - 12.2012
- Co-Taught Science, Social Studies, and math (grades 6-8) as well as in small group resource
- Utilized technology and differentiated instruction in the classroom as a HOST Teacher
- Taught in an Academic Assistance Program to help remediate students who were unsuccessful in math
- Practiced various collaborative teaching styles with general education teachers to reach students with different learning styles and abilities
Education
Reading Endorsement - Grades K-12
Georgia State University
01.2010
Master of Education - Interrelated Special Education
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA01.1998
Bachelor's of Science - Psychology
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA01.1994
Skills
- IEP Case management
- Effective Parent Communication
- Drafting Student IEPs
- Technology-Enhanced Learning
- AI-Powered Learning
- Proficient in Google Classroom
- Standardized testing strategies
- Classroom management
- Positive behavior management
- Student-centered learning
- Social-emotional learning training
- Data-driven instruction
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Growth mindset
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Motivating students
Achievements
- Certified in all academic areas, which allows me to do both small group and co-teaching for all four content areas.
- Having case management skills such as: taking and maintaining data on student IEP goals and objectives, ongoing communication with parents and teachers on student progress and/or concerns.
- Writing IEPs and Re-Evaluations correctly and on time using Go-IEP and IEP online programs.
- Knowledge and use of Technology in the classroom such as: IXL, Reading Plus, Magic School AI, Common Lit, Edmund, Google Classroom.
- Highly Qualified Teacher Certification.
- Recognition of 'Risk-Taker' learner profile attribute in an IB School. (03/2023)
- HOST Teacher- Computer Competency with Mimio board and various student programs (01/2012)
- Helped the majority of my students in self-contained setting to improve and pass the CRCT subtests in Science and Social Studies (01/2011 and 01/2012)
- Completed the Reading Endorsement for grades k-12 (01/2010)
- Taught students who were Home-based.
- Mentored students to achieve top-ten in state for 6th grade (01/2006) CRCT math scores.
- Met with State School Superintendent Kathy Cox to relate strategies for achievement of high math scores in standardized testing (01/2006)
Timeline
IRR/SLD Teacher
Sutton Middle School
01.2017 - Current
IRR/SLD Teacher
Lilburn Middle School
01.2012 - 12.2016
IRR/SLD Teacher
Dacula Middle School
01.2007 - 12.2012
Master of Education - Interrelated Special Education
Georgia State University
Bachelor's of Science - Psychology
Georgia State University
Reading Endorsement - Grades K-12
Georgia State University
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