Alexander Lane
Syracuse
Summary
Accomplished Special Education and Social Studies Teacher with a proven track record at Syracuse City School District, adept in IEP implementation and enhancing cognitive development while delivering social studies content. Currently employed with the Syracuse City School District as of August 2024. Expert in motivating students and managing classrooms effectively. Demonstrated success in leveraging educational technologies to advance diverse learning objectives. Special Education Teacher equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. Extensive experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments in a co-teaching model. Experience as a football coach for 5 years, both as a Varsity Assistant and JV Head Coach.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Syracuse City School District
08.2024 - Current
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Co-teaching in Social Studies classes as a certified Social Studies and Special Education teacher
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Signal Support Specialist
US Army Reserve
06.2015 - Current
- Supervised and assisted with battlefield signal support systems and terminal devices.
- Provided maintenance and technical assistance to commanders and staff in regard to signal support systems
- Tested signal-level equipment for operational performance within prescribed tolerances.
- Installed new wiring and networking hardware in existing facilities and within new construction.
- Performed signal diagnostic functions to detect network interruptions and diagnose connection deficits.
- Trained users to connect to use and maintain Army communication equipment
Special Education Teacher
Madison Metropolitan School District-Madison West
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals. Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
Social Studies Teacher
Madison Metropolitan School District-Madison East
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
- Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
- Completed documentation of attendance, grades, and other required details.
- Researched latest teaching techniques and incorporated into lesson delivery to improve concept acquisition.
Special Education Teacher
Madison Metropolitan School District-Madison East
08.2017 - 06.2022
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
Signal Support Specialist
US Army
06.2007 - 06.2015
- Supervised and assisted with battlefield signal support systems and terminal devices.
- Provided maintenance and technical assistance to commanders and staff in regards to signal support systems. Set up terminal devices, completing prescribed onboarding processes to verify successful integration into existing network frameworks.
- Tracked and detected network service disruptions using computer systems, scopes and meters.
Education
Doctor of Education - Sustainability Education
University of Wisconsin Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI05-2027
Master of Science - Special Education
Edgewood College
Madison, WI01-2020
Master of Science - Teaching English As A Second Language
Edgewood College
Madison, WI01-2020
Master of Science - Social Studies Education
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY05-2016
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
Ashford University
San Diego, CA04-2014
Skills
- Progress monitoring
- Proficient in Google and Microsoft programs
- Social studies teaching
- Smartboard technology
- Student needs assessment
- Curriculum development
- Student development
- Proficient in Canvas
- Human geography
- Lesson planning
- Academic record keeping
- Differentiated instruction
- Motivating students
- Job readiness training
- IEP and BIP implementation
Certification
- Licensed Special Education teacher- New York and Wisconsin
- Licensed Social Studies teacher- New York and Wisconsin
- Licensed English as a Second Language teacher- Wisconsin
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Syracuse City School District
08.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Madison Metropolitan School District-Madison West
08.2023 - 06.2024
Social Studies Teacher
Madison Metropolitan School District-Madison East
08.2022 - 06.2023
Special Education Teacher
Madison Metropolitan School District-Madison East
08.2017 - 06.2022
Signal Support Specialist
US Army Reserve
06.2015 - Current
Signal Support Specialist
US Army
06.2007 - 06.2015
Master of Science - Special Education
Edgewood College
Master of Science - Teaching English As A Second Language
Edgewood College
Master of Science - Social Studies Education
Syracuse University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
Ashford University
Doctor of Education - Sustainability Education
University of Wisconsin Stevens Point