Alyssa Priest
Canandaigua
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all needs. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Midlakes Elementary School
03.2024 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
Lead Teacher
Little Lukes
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Developed rich learning for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
Behavioral Support
Hillside Family Of Agencies (CiTi Boces)
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Implemented and established behavior strategies by setting rules, reiterating expectations and rewarding good behavior
- Developed intervention support plans for students to build behavioral skill capacity and preserve student access to instruction.
Direct Support Porfessional
Exceptional Family Resources
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
- Promoted health and wellness by providing caring emotional support and encouragement.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT10.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Public Health
SUNY College At Brockport
Brockport, NY05.2021
High School Diploma -
Altmar-Parish-Williamstown High School
Parish, NY06.2017
Skills
- Relationship building
- Behavior Intervention
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Small group instruction
- Team collaboration
- Parent communication
- Certified in TCIS techniques
- Social skills development
- Individualized education plan development
- People-oriented and responsible
- Relationship development
- Special Education
- Emotional Support
Volunteer
Volunteered working the Samaritan center
Volunteered with the Little League Association
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Midlakes Elementary School
03.2024 - Current
Lead Teacher
Little Lukes
11.2022 - 03.2023
Behavioral Support
Hillside Family Of Agencies (CiTi Boces)
08.2021 - 10.2022
Direct Support Porfessional
Exceptional Family Resources
07.2020 - 08.2021
Master of Arts - Special Education
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Public Health
SUNY College At Brockport
High School Diploma -
Altmar-Parish-Williamstown High School
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