Amanda Morea
Staten Island
Summary
Compassionate Special Education Teacher with expertise in developing tailored lesson plans that meet diverse student needs. Proficient in creating and implementing Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities, ensuring effective and personalized instruction. Focused on fostering student strengths and confidence through structured routines and dependable support. Committed to promoting both social and academic growth in a nurturing learning environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
P.S. 53 The Barbara Esselborn School
Staten Island
09.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student progress.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student learning and development.
- Created engaging lesson plans using differentiated instruction techniques.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
Direct Support Professional
Mrs. Maldonado
Staten Island
01.2010 - 10.2019
- Implemented community habilitation services for children with developmental disabilities.
- Encouraged young individuals to reach personal goals through tailored support.
- Elevated quality of life by fostering essential skills and independence.
- Collaborated with families to ensure alignment with desired outcomes.
Paraprofessional
P.S. 53 The Barbara Esselborn School
01.2013 - 09.2019
- Delivered targeted academic support to enhance daily productivity for each student.
- Implemented individualized education plans to address diverse learning needs effectively.
- Assisted teachers in developing lesson plans and activities to enrich classroom instruction.
- Facilitated small-group learning by supporting children at various learning stations.
Education
Master - Early Childhood Education, Special Education (Birth-2nd grade)
Touro College
Brooklyn, N.Y.01.2016
Bachelor Degree - Liberal Arts and Sciences
St. John's University
Staten Island, N.Y.01.2012
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Differentiated instruction
- Student assessments
- Curriculum adaptation
- Special needs advocacy
- Classroom management
- Leadership
- Google Drive proficient
- CPR trained
- BRT member
- Calm under pressure
Certification
- Early Childhood- Special Education License
- Autism Certificate - topics as understanding the autism spectrum, autistic behavior, creating a support plan, and long-term care.
- Special Educational Needs Course - analysis of disabilities, methods of observation, and teaching strategies.
Volunteer Experience
College of Staten Island, 2015-09, Present, Volunteered at Person Centered Care Services disabilities basketball league for adults with developmental disabilities consistently on Mondays at twelve noon to two o'clock in the afternoon.
Affiliations
- Paraprofessional Representative
- Teacher in Charge of Latchkey Program
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
P.S. 53 The Barbara Esselborn School
09.2019 - Current
Paraprofessional
P.S. 53 The Barbara Esselborn School
01.2013 - 09.2019
Direct Support Professional
Mrs. Maldonado
01.2010 - 10.2019
Master - Early Childhood Education, Special Education (Birth-2nd grade)
Touro College
Bachelor Degree - Liberal Arts and Sciences
St. John's University
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