Compassionate and committed educator focused on meeting students' diverse academic and social-emotional needs through inclusive lesson planning and intervention strategies. Skilled in fostering parent collaboration and a positive classroom environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Long Meadow Elementary School
Middlebury
08.2016 - 04.2017
Developed individualized education plans to address diverse learning needs of students.
Implemented tailored instructional strategies to enhance student engagement and learning.
Conducted assessments to evaluate student skills and adapt teaching methods accordingly.
Collaborated with parents and staff to support student progress and well-being.
Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
Designed instructional plans in collaboration with educators and other professionals.
Established a safe learning environment for special education students.
Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
Special Education Teacher
Kaimiloa Elementary School
'Ewa Beach
07.2012 - 05.2015
Co-taught with general education teacher
Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
Facilitated a positive classroom environment, promoting respect and inclusivity among students.
Facilitated workshops for teachers on inclusive teaching strategies and practices.
Developed lesson plans that included a variety of instructional strategies to engage all learners.
Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
Trained classroom aides on effective strategies for supporting students with disabilities.
Organized and participated in a variety of parent nights to encourage family communication and support
Used a variety of instructional methods to teach English language learners.
Implemented reading tutoring/small group instruction after school
Education
Master of Education - Science in Education (1-8)
Lesley University
Cambridge, Massachusetts, MA
02-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Dual Major- Psychology/Special Education
Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY
05-2012
Skills
Inclusive lesson planning
Orton-Gillingham instruction
Intervention strategies/RTI
Collaboration with professionals
IEP development and execution
Team meeting facilitation
Parent engagement
Special education evaluation
Progress monitoring
Student relationship building
Certification
CT State Dept of Education Special Education: Comprehensive PreK-12 (165)
Accomplishments
Featured in a State of Hawaii (DOE) video regarding my inclusion classroom, visited and honored by the superintendent of Hawaii public schools.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Long Meadow Elementary School
08.2016 - 04.2017
Special Education Teacher
Kaimiloa Elementary School
07.2012 - 05.2015
Master of Education - Science in Education (1-8)
Lesley University
Bachelor of Arts - Dual Major- Psychology/Special Education
Teacher’s Assistant at East Meadow School District: Meadowbrook Elementary SchoolTeacher’s Assistant at East Meadow School District: Meadowbrook Elementary School