AMANDA JIMENEZ
Bronx,USA
Summary
Early childhood education professional with strong foundation in special education methodologies and inclusive teaching practices. Proven ability to create supportive learning environments that address diverse student needs. Highly collaborative and results-driven, known for adaptability and teamwork.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Special Education Teacher
Boy's Prep Lower Elementary
08.2018 - Current
- Aligned lesson plans to Common Core Standards
- Used data to drive instruction
- Administer academic assessments
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs
- Maintain discipline and positive reinforcements within the classroom
- Provide a nurturing environment and model positive behavior for students
- Provide SETSS for students in a small group setting
- Create, complete, and implement individualized Education Plan for students
- Established and maintained dynamic working relationships with students and parents to support classroom objectives
Lead Teacher
HCZ Harlem Gems North
07.2014 - 08.2018
- Implemented an Individualized Education Plan for students with unique needs
- Established a reward system to manage inappropriate classroom behavior, resulting in a marked decrease in detentions
- Aligned lesson plans to Common Core Standards
- Used data to drive instruction
- Communicates effectively with students, parents, and colleagues
- Administered academic assessments in ELA and Math
- Provides nurturing environment and model positive behavior for students
- Created various strategies to engage students and deliver enriching educational opportunities
Education
Master of Science - Special Education, Early Childhood Education
Hunter College of The City University of New York
Bachelor of Arts - English Language Arts
Hunter College of The City University of New York
05.2013
Skills
- Excellent classroom management
- Microsoft (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
- Powerschool Software
- Smartboard technology / promethean
- Creating/Completing Individual Education Plans
- Experience with Google classroom/ Google documents, slides and powerpoint
- Learning style assessment
- American Sign Language
- Creating Lesson Plan
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Early intervention
Certification
Students With Disabilities (Birth-Grade 2)
Timeline
Lead Special Education Teacher
Boy's Prep Lower Elementary
08.2018 - Current
Lead Teacher
HCZ Harlem Gems North
07.2014 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - English Language Arts
Hunter College of The City University of New York
Master of Science - Special Education, Early Childhood Education
Hunter College of The City University of New York
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