Molly Novicki
Wyoming
Summary
Educator with a passion for special needs populations for 30+ years. I have taken on many educational roles in addition to classroom teaching, including home bound instruction, student teaching supervision, extended school year programming, and job coaching. My strengths include strong communication skills and creative lesson design and delivery with focus on real world application.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Job Coach
Luzerne Intermediate Unit
Kingston
03.2015 - Current
- Conducted assessments to identify skills and training needs of special need students
- Utilized data collection and progress reporting to monitor student outcomes
- Performed task analysis to break job skills into manageable parts to ensure individualized student successes
- Provided individualized instruction of job skills based on student needs from independent completion to hand over hand
- Generated reports of student outcomes to transition coordinators to guide in IEP development
- Assisted students in achieving highest level of independent functioning
Supervisor of Student Teachers
Misericordia University
Dallas
09.2010 - 11.2017
- Supervised student teachers during classroom placements
- Evaluated teaching practices and provided constructive feedback to student teachers
- Mentored student teachers in lesson planning and classroom management techniques.
- Analyzed student teacher performance data to identify areas for improvement.
- Evaluated lesson plans, classroom instruction, and assessments submitted by student teachers.
Learning Support Teacher
Dallas School District
Dallas
08.1994 - 06.2001
- Developed individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement effective teaching strategies and classroom accommodations.
- Provided targeted support to students in one-on-one and small group settings.
- Conducted assessments to identify student strengths and areas for improvement.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted interventions as necessary to enhance learning.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student development and support strategies.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
- Maintained focused, inclusive, and supportive learning environments.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Marywood University
Scranton, PA 12.1995 - 12.2001
Bachelor of Science - Special Education/Elementary Education
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA 08.1990 - 12.1994
Skills
- Individualized instruction
- Assessment analysis
- Data collection
- Interventions delivery and adjustment
- Communication skills
- Adapting classroom experience to facilitate real world skills
- Working effectively with support professionals
Timeline
Job Coach
Luzerne Intermediate Unit
03.2015 - Current
Supervisor of Student Teachers
Misericordia University
09.2010 - 11.2017
Master of Science - Special Education
Marywood University
12.1995 - 12.2001
Learning Support Teacher
Dallas School District
08.1994 - 06.2001
Bachelor of Science - Special Education/Elementary Education
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
08.1990 - 12.1994