Andrea Brozina-Dahlberg

215-498-2421 andreadahlberg@yahoo.com

Education

TOWSON UNIVERSITY, TOWSON, MD: MAY 2016

Bachelor of Science in Special Education
Deans List Fall 2014, Spring&Fall 2015, Spring 2016
Cumulative GPA: 3.952
Kappa Delta Pi: International Honor Society in Education April 2015- Present

ART INSTITUTE OF PHILADELPHIA: JUNE 2002

Associate of Science in Visual Merchandising

Experience

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER, WEST TOWSON ELEMENTARY; TOWSON, MD

2016/2017
Develop and implement lessons applying the Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
framework.
Collaborate with general education teachers to ensure that materials taught align
with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) curriculum and Common Core State
Standards.
Differentiate, modify, and adapt curriculum materials for students enrolled in the in-
clusion settings.
Plan instruction in accordance with BCPS curriculum for small group Math, English
Language Arts and Phonics classes.
Provide reading interventions (Wilson Reading System and Leveled Literacy
Intervention) to students requiring focused and intensive Tier 3 interventions.
Develop and administer Individual Education Plans (IEPs) to include formal and in-
formal assessments and behavior intervention plans (BIPS).
Support teachers and students with the understanding and administration of docu-
mented accommodations.
Utilize Social Thinking Curriculum to incorporate all aspects of behavior intervention
and social learning in the classroom.
Apply Applied Behavioral Analysis training skills throughout instruction and daily
classroom routines
Related Experience

MOM OF CHILD WITH AUTISM - FEBRUARY 22, 2010-PRESENT

Autism Society member
Very Special Arts Festival volunteer
Implement and maintain behavioral intervention protocols through ABA techniques
Applied Behavioral Analysis parenting classes

VISUAL MANAGER, IKEA; CONSHOHOCKEN, PA APRIL 2004 NOVEMBER 2008

Created action plans for successful implementation of several store openings
Coordinated overall visual, inspirational, and commercial level of the IKEA brand
Managed visual merchandisers with daily routines and creation and implementation
of new store layouts
Facilitated and instructed Auto CAD classes

Certification
MD-Special Education 1-8, Elementary Education 1-6
NJ-Teacher of Students with Disabilities, Elementary K-6
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) trained and certified

References

Susan Hershfeld
Principal
West Towson Elementary School
(410)887-3869
shershfeld@bcps.org

Maria Rockwell
Special Educator
West Towson Elementary School
(410)887-3869
mrockwell@bcps.org

Lynn Crooks
General Educator
West Towson Elementary School
(410)887-3869
lcrooks@bcps.org