Ana Mac Kenzie
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
P.S./I.S. 157 The Benjamin Franklin Magnet School
Brooklyn, NY
08.2023 - Current
- Create and manage IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Assist struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Cultivate connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Facilitate small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Utilize technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
Special Education Teacher
P.S. 25 The Bilingual School
Brooklyn, NY
09.2020 - 08.2023
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Followed New York Learning Standards and curriculums used in all DOE schools by collecting data and strategically scaffolding and differentiating lessons to meet student needs.
- Completed and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Used special tools, manipulatives and equipment to stimulate an engaging learning environment.
- Worked with General Education teachers to plan and implement instructions while ensuring 100% compliance with IEP standards.
Partner Teacher (English Language Arts - Grade 6)
The Laboratory School Of Finance And Technology M.
The Bronx, NY
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Participated in rigorous training program that focused on continuous feedback and practice-based learning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Led mini-lessons, whole class discussions and small group activities with struggling students.
Psychologist
Integral Medical Center
03.2003 - 06.2010
- Performed comprehensive evaluations to diagnose behavioral and emotional disorders in children and adolescents.
- Tailored and discussed proposed treatment and intervention plans with colleagues, parents and educators.
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions.
- Devised activities and exercises to help students build social, language and communication skills.
- Collaborated and communicated with colleagues, families, and educators to accelerate treatments, helping students better overcome behavioral and learning issues in different environments.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Long Island University (Brooklyn Campus)
Brooklyn, NY08.2022
Master & Bachelor Degrees - Psychology
Buenos Aires University
Buenos Aires, Argentina12.2003
Skills
- Working collaboratively
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Work ethic
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Conflict resolution
Certification
Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6)
Bilingual Education Extension Certificate
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
P.S./I.S. 157 The Benjamin Franklin Magnet School
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
P.S. 25 The Bilingual School
09.2020 - 08.2023
Partner Teacher (English Language Arts - Grade 6)
The Laboratory School Of Finance And Technology M.
01.2020 - 06.2020
Psychologist
Integral Medical Center
03.2003 - 06.2010
Master of Science - Education
Long Island University (Brooklyn Campus)
Master & Bachelor Degrees - Psychology
Buenos Aires University
Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6)
Bilingual Education Extension Certificate
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