Allison Rothman
Port Washington,NY
Summary
Teacher of the Deaf with strong background in developing and implementing engaging curriculum. Skilled at multimodal learning and communication skills. Focused on fostering a collaborative learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse educational needs. Known for reliability and flexibility, ensuring smooth and effective teaching operations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
The Henry Viscardi School
Albertson, NY
11.2014 - Current
- Design and execute individualized education plans (IEPs) to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Facilitate collaboration among multidisciplinary teams to foster inclusive classroom environments.
- Implement assistive technology (HAT) to optimize learning experiences for students with deafness and hard of hearing.
- Develop and implement engaging curriculum aligned with state standards and student interests for K-12 education.
- Guide students in developing personal responsibility and accountability skills to achieve academic excellence.
- Record and organize daily notes and data to support student development and achievement.
- Facilitate communication between classroom teacher and parents.
- Manage hearing equipment distribution and ensure optimal functionality of school-wide amplification to enhance auditory accessibility.
- Facilitate ongoing compliance with professional development standards to support career growth.
Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Plainview Old Bethpage School District
Plainview, NY
09.2007 - 06.2012
- Delivered specialized instruction to district students with hearing loss, fostering academic growth and communication skills.
- Provided tailored educational support to K-12 students with hearing loss, enhancing learning experiences and outcomes.
- Designed and delivered integrated and non-integrated lessons to enhance Common Core curriculum alignment.
- Administered daily written accounts and analyzed student data to support targeted academic development initiatives.
- Coordinated ongoing communication with parents, teachers, and service providers to ensure alignment in meeting educational objectives.
Special Education Teacher
Department Of Education
Glendale, NY
01.2004 - 06.2008
- Implemented individualized teaching strategies in a 12:1:1 inclusion classroom to promote academic and social development among students.
- Developed and implemented curriculum tailored special education to second and third grade.
- Applied Columbia Reading and Writing techniques and Everyday Mathematics in curriculum activities to foster student learning and engagement.
- Trained educators and established Wilson Reading Program to improve instructional strategies in literacy.
- Implemented data-driven activities to effectively manage lessons and guide small group instruction.
- Engaged in teamwork to create and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) tailored to meet diverse student needs.
Education
Master of Science - Education
City University of New York
New York, NY05-2005
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Rochester
Rochester, NY05-1997
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Differentiated instruction
- Student-centered learning
- Curriculum implementation & development
- 1:1 and small group instruction
- Classroom technology (HAT)
- Student evaluations & progress
- Faculty collaboration
- ASL & Signed English
Timeline
Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
The Henry Viscardi School
11.2014 - Current
Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Plainview Old Bethpage School District
09.2007 - 06.2012
Special Education Teacher
Department Of Education
01.2004 - 06.2008
Master of Science - Education
City University of New York
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Rochester