Debra Bottaro Email & Phone Number

Springfield, Ma, Us

Holyoke, Ma

Prepare students for the high school equivalency exam in all subject matter. Plan and adjust curriculum based on the student needs. Guide students through issues that might get in the way of achieving their goals. Counsel DESE evening students on personal and school related matters. Advise and guide students in career exploration. Administer and score TABE-Clas E testCover for other positions when needed: Counseling appointments, Orientation and Assessment, Build curriculum and teach classes for various programs both on site and off site (company based educational classes): Paraprofessional training, computer basics, All educational class levels from ESOL level 1 - HiSET, Writing developmentEarlier positions: computer operator, Intake specialist

Westfield, Ma

managed classroom of 8 learning disabled students from various backgrounds; developed, prepared and taught curriculum focused lessons based on the students Individualized Education Plans; responsible for developing the students' life skills; assisted students' transition into integrated classroom activities; attended period IEP meetings and held parent teacher conferences; delegated duties to teacher aide assigned to my classroom. Worked as a Teacher's Aide for 2 years previous in the Pre-vocational Special Education Class at 1986 - 1988

Westfield, Ma

Seasonal integrated summer camp for 12 seasons -- began as a volunteer for two years and worked my way to group leader. responsible for groups of children ranging from age 3 - 19. oversaw summer camp counselors, volunteers, and campers through daily activities, special field trips, and overnight camp outsguided group through scheduled activities and down time, as well as prepared group activitiescompleted daily, weekly, and end of camp reportsinteracted with campers in one to one, small group, and large group situationsfed, toileted, and assisted campers when needed