Donna Gerstlauer M.Ed. Email & Phone Number

SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS* Member of the school districts social studies curriculum committi* Member of the schools recycling committi* Develop and teach Social Skills lessons * Experience using Second Step social skill program camp and school settings* Experience in using the Responsive Classroom model* Experience in using adapted curriculum in reading including "Visualizng and Verbalizing" and math including "Touch Math"* Experience in using Guided Reading * Developed extended learning activities for guided reading and adapted lessons and assessments* Experience using various assessment tools including but not limited to DRA, Stanford, PSSA, PASA, DIBELS, * Experience using Making Meaning reading comprehension curriculum* Experience using Being a Writer to enhance writing skills* Experience using FOSS Science and TERC Math Investigations* Developed and implemented thematic units, utilizing authentic children's literature which included cross curricular connectionsand multiple learning modalities* Understanding of children with special needs and experience adapting instruction to meetthose needs* Ability to collaborate with administration, grade level teachers, occupational therapist, speech and language therapist, vision teacher, physical therapist, mobility therapist, behavioral analyist, and school staff* Trained in SchoolWires and IEPplus* Trained in and utlize a Smartboard in daily lessons* Experience with various technology and adapted tools; PECS, PalmTop, Adapted Keyboard, JAWS, Clicker5, Picture It, Pictire Writer, label maker, Boardmaker, CCTV (vision)* Create and implement behavior support systems* Create and implement sensory techniques and dietsSpecialties: Elementary and Special Education, Individual Education Programs (IEPs), Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs), Asperger Syndrome, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Dyslexia & Reading Exceptionalilities, Multisensory Learning and Differentiated Instruction, inclusion collaboration, behavior supports and sensory integration.

Listed skills include Social Skills Teaching, Inclusive Practices, Assistive Technology, Teaching, and 2 others.