9025 Avenue Pointe Circle 205

Orlando, FL 32821

Charlene Lichtinger (216)385-5806

lichtingercharlene@gmail.com

www.linkedin.com/in/charlenelichtinger

EDUCATION

Mercyhurst University, Erie, PA

Master of Science: 2013 Special Education with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis GPA: 3.9

Bachelor of Arts: Elementary and Special Education GPA: 3.8 2011

CERTIFICATION

Texas (Pending)

Pennsylvania

• Early Childhood N-3

• Special Education N-12

Ohio

• Early Childhood PK-3

• Intervention Specialist: Mild/Moderate Needs and Moderate/Intensive Needs K-12

Florida

• Professional Educator’s Certificate (Age 3- Grade 3; Grades K-6; ESE Grades K-12)

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Hospital Homebound 2015

• Osceola County School District, Kissimmee, FL

• Worked with students who were too medically fragile to be in the general school setting

• Met with the students in their home and worked on academics and Individualized Education Plan goals

• Completed detailed lesson plans, grading, data collection, and individual student portfolios

Liberty High School 2013-2015

• Osceola County School District, Kissimmee, FL

• Lead teacher in a self-contained classroom for students with Autism including non-verbal, aggressive, and ‘low

functioning’ students (2013-2014)

• Lead teacher in a self-contained classroom for students with Intellectual Disabilities (2014-2015)

• Created and implemented developmentally appropriate lessons in math, reading, writing, social skills, self-help

skills, etc.

• Wrote and oversaw data collection for Individualized Education Plans

• Developed and implemented behavior plans, in addition to the data collection for these plans

• Worked daily with classroom assistants, fellow teachers, administration, and district personnel

• Worked daily with various data collection methods and ABA techniques

Edison Elementary: Autistic Support 2012-2013

• Mercyhurst University Classroom in the Erie School District, Erie, PA

• Trained and worked daily using ABA techniques and differentiated instruction

• Helped to create and implement developmentally appropriate lessons in math, reading, writing, social skills, self-

help skills, etc.

• Worked alongside the classroom teacher to develop and implement each child’s individual IEP

Jefferson Elementary School 2011-2012

• Erie School District, Erie, PA

• Volunteered in two third grade classrooms during the academic year

• Assisted in math, science, and language art lessons

• Completed various observations and data collection

Student Teacher at Belle Valley Elementary School: Montessori 2010

• Millcreek School District, Millcreek, PA

• Completed a ten week pre-internship and a six week intensive internship

• Learned and developed Montessori approved lessons for children ages three to six years

• Used small group and differentiated instruction on a daily basis to maximize student learning

• Developed and taught developmentally appropriate lessons in math, science, reading, writing, social studies, fine

and gross motor skills, as well as personal care and social skills

Student Teacher at Belle Valley Elementary School: Life-Skills 2010

• Millcreek School District, Millcreek, PA

• Completed an intensive six week internship with children from kindergarten to fifth grade with various

developmental and physical needs

• Differentiated instruction to increase student learning

• Used small group instruction on a daily basis

• Assisted students in different environments to help maximize their learning potential

Education Practicums 2007-2011

• Completed training rotations in various Erie City and Millcreek schools

• Assisted with classroom instruction in grades birth through third as well as completing observations and data

collection

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES

Mercyhurst University Ambassadors 2008-2012

• Completed a twenty week course to learn leadership skills, Mercyhurst University history, and the proper

presentation of school strengths for recruitment purposes

• Served as Social Committee Chair from 2010-2011 which involved the successful planning of events and activities

for 70 college level students

• Gave tours of campus and worked as a representative of Mercyhurst University

• Served as the Graduate Assistant Advisor from 2011-2012 which involved overseeing seventy members, seven

committees, as well as working closely with the admissions department and school administration

Mercyhurst University Student Government 2010-2011

• Served as an Executive Board Member which involved careful planning and research in order to make the best

decision on the behalf of the student populace of Mercyhurst University

• Attended retreats to develop and expand leadership skills

Mercyhurst College Student Activities Council 2008-2011

• Worked as a programmer which involved successful planning, coordination, and data computation of social events

for the students of Mercyhurst University

• Served as Student Activities Council Chair from 2010-2011 when I was in charge of eleven board members, a

$116,000 budget, and planned large scale events such as homecoming weekend and a large concert event

Kappa Delta Pi 2008-2011

• National Education Honor Society

Council for Exceptional Children 2007-2011

• Participated in events such as dances, Special Olympics Ski Meets, and Special Olympics Track Meets in the city

of Erie

AWARDS

Employee of the Month: Exceptional Student Education Department April 2015

• Presented to one employee in each department for going above and beyond in the department

Council for Exceptional Children Osceola Ch. 1161 Outstanding Educator 2014

• Presented to one Exceptional Student Education Teacher per school in the district for outstanding work and

accomplishments within the ESE classroom

Sr. Eustace Taylor Graduate Award for Special Education 2013

• Presented to one graduate student who exemplifies excellence in the field of Special Education and proudly

represents the Mercyhurst University Graduate Program for Special Education

Hafenmaier School President’s Senior Award for Excellence 2011

• Presented to one graduating senior who exemplifies excellence in scholarship, service to the discipline, and

potential as a leader in the discipline of the Mercyhurst University Education Department

Mercyhurst University Dean’s List 2008-2010

• Presented to those who maintain at least a 3.6 grade point average during the academic year

Academic Excellence Award 2010

• Highest academic achievement in maintaining a cumulative grade point average of 4.0

RELATED SKILLS AND TRAININGS

• Proficient in writing Individualized Education Plans

• Proficient with data collection and various graphing media

• Completed Level II Training of the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)

• Crisis Intervention and Behavior Management Training and Certification:

o Crisis Prevention Institute (certification valid through October 2015)

o Trained in Handle with Care

• Proficient with classroom management

• Trained and proficient with Applied Behavior Analysis methods and techniques

REFERENCES

Sara Wolfe Liberty High School Assistant Principal (407) 933-3910

Sugeily Dolhon Liberty High School Assistant Principal/Supervisor (407) 933-3910

Chundra Evens Liberty High School Assistant Principal/Supervisor (407) 933-3910

Kalli Wakefield Liberty High School Colleague (440) 242-9451

Yesenia Fuentes Liberty High School Paraprofessional (407) 933-3910

Tom Kitchen Mercyhurst University Professor/Supervisor (814) 824-2054

Jenna Conrad Edison Elementary School Supervisor/Colleague (412) 779-9659