ALLIE BALAWENDER
Getzville,NY
Summary
I believe that every student possesses unique strengths and potential, and it is my responsibility to cultivate an inclusive environment that recognizes and nurtures these differences. My educational philosophy is grounded in the principles of equity, empathy, and active engagement, with a particular emphasis on supporting students with disabilities.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Long Term Sub - Teacher's Assistant
Pembroke Intermediate School
01.2025 - Current
- Created resources for all subject areas
- Assisted in specialized phonics instruction
- Supported struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
Long Term Sub - 12:1:1
Pembroke Intermediate School
12.2024 - 01.2025
- Transitioned students seamlessly into new daily routine
- Monitored student progress toward IEP goals
- Forged strong relationships with students during limited time
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Student Teaching
Pembroke Intermediate School
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Designed and implemented three differentiated learning stations in a center-based model for language arts and math
- Synthesized student data to create homogenous groups
- Implemented family engagement project to enhance parent involvement in students' education
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
Student Teaching
Mary Cariola Center
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Taught and supervised children with a variety of severe disabilities in a self-contained, 7:1+4 classroom
- Interpreted UNIQUE curriculum to create and teach lesson plans as well as a unit plan
- Collaborated with families as well as other professionals in CSE meetings, IEP meetings, and others
- Created IEPs and assessed student progress in order to develop goals
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
Tutor
Notre Dame Learning Center
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Created individualized lesson for both group sessions and solo sessions with over 30 students
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, and build important learning skills.
Education
Master of Science - Education, Students with Disabilities - All Grades
Niagara University
Lewiston, NY05-2026
Bachelors of Science - Education, Childhood and Special Education
SUNY Geneseo
Geneseo, NY12.2024
Skills
- Positive Attitude
- Relationship Building
- Problem Solving
- Effective Communication
- Creativity
- Student engagement
- Quick Learner
- Behavioral Management
- Differentiating Instruction
- Computer Skills
Certification
Crisis Prevention Institute - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
Timeline
Long Term Sub - Teacher's Assistant
Pembroke Intermediate School
01.2025 - Current
Long Term Sub - 12:1:1
Pembroke Intermediate School
12.2024 - 01.2025
Student Teaching
Pembroke Intermediate School
08.2024 - 10.2024
Student Teaching
Mary Cariola Center
01.2024 - 03.2024
Tutor
Notre Dame Learning Center
11.2023 - 12.2023
Master of Science - Education, Students with Disabilities - All Grades
Niagara University
Bachelors of Science - Education, Childhood and Special Education
SUNY Geneseo
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