Alexandria Casey
Troy
Summary
Dynamic educator dedicated to fostering individual student growth in academic and emotional development. Expertise in designing and implementing engaging, hands-on lessons tailored to diverse learning abilities, ensuring every student thrives. Strong communicator committed to collaboration, utilizing patience and positive reinforcement to enhance educational experiences and promote academic success. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development, with a solid foundation in elementary and special education principles, ready to contribute effectively to team objectives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Tamarac Elementary School
Troy, NY
07.2023 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to foster student participation and understanding.
- Utilized classroom management techniques to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities within the classroom.
Special Education Teacher
Tamarac Elementary School
Troy, NY
07.2019 - 07.2023
- Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Taught students in variety of settings, including self-contained and resource environments.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Collaborated effectively in a co-taught environment to create strategies and activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Special Education Teacher
Wildwood Programs
Schenectady, NY
07.2015 - 08.2019
- Lead teacher of a 12:1:4 Intermediate classroom
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and related service professionals to develop individual education plans (IEPs).
- Train, support, and supervise teaching assistants to ensure adherence to special education program requirements.
- Served as a teacher mentor to new teachers and team facilitator during meetings.
- Trained in crisis intervention skills (CALM) to handle unsafe student behaviors previously trained in TCI.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a diverse range of developmentally challenged students.
Teaching Assistant
Wildwood Prorams
Schenectady, NY
07.2012 - 03.2014
- Collaborated with teacher and teaching assistants to create handson learning activities.
- Incorporated use of SmartBoard and other technologies into lessons to engage students.
- Followed and collected data on student behavior plans.
- Performed administrative activities such as taking attendance, grading assignments and maintaining student records.
- Created lesson materials and visuals to supplement lesson plans.
Education
M.S.Ed. - Childhood And Special Education
The College Of Saint Rose
Albany, NY05-2015
Bachelor of Arts - History
Siena College
Albany, NYSkills
- Student Progress Reporting
- Differentiated Instruction
- Elementary education
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating Students
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Collaborative teamwork
Certification
- Students With Disabilities, Professional Certification, NYS- 2020
- Childhood Education, Professional Certification, NYS-2020
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Tamarac Elementary School
07.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Tamarac Elementary School
07.2019 - 07.2023
Special Education Teacher
Wildwood Programs
07.2015 - 08.2019
Teaching Assistant
Wildwood Prorams
07.2012 - 03.2014
M.S.Ed. - Childhood And Special Education
The College Of Saint Rose
Bachelor of Arts - History
Siena College