Andrea Kern
Hauppauge
Summary
Passionate and dedicated Special Education Teacher with over 15 years of experience supporting diverse learners in inclusive, resource room and self-contained classroom settings. Certified in General and Special Education (Grades 1-6) with an extension in Grades 5-9. Skilled at writing and implementing IEPs, delivering multisensory instruction, and providing differentiation to promote growth for all learners through best practices.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Paumanok Elementary School
09.2007 - 06.2008
- Taught in a 5th grade ICT classroom, collaborating with a general education teacher
- Delivered targeted instruction, accommodations, and modifications based on IEP mandates
- Participated in CSE meetings, maintained accurate progress monitoring and communication with families; engaging, supervise, and provide instructional
- Created engaging, standard aligned lesson plans, and promoted an inclusive, supportive classroom environment
- Developed individualized education plans to meet diverse student needs.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to enhance classroom engagement.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student progress and development.
Special Education Teacher
Candwood Middle School
09.2008 - Current
- Providing specialized instruction in self contained, ICT , and resource setting; supporting central teacher;
- Conducted assessments to monitor student performance and inform instruction.
- Facilitated small group interventions to promote academic growth.
- Adapted instructional materials for students with varying learning abilities.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Develop and implement IEPs accommodations, and modifications based on IEP varied delivered targeted instruction
- Participated in CSE meetings, and maintained accurate progress monitoring with families
- Served as a mentor to three first year teachers, guiding them in curriculum manage and providing instructional guidance to several prescription effective supportive classroom environment
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Touro College
05-2006
Bachelor of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
SUNY Buffalo
Buffalo, NY05-2003
Skills
- IEP Direct
- Google Classroom
- Canvas
- Tailored instruction methods
- Effective classroom management
- Expertise in creating IEPs
- Targeted group facilitation
- Collaborative teaching experience
- Instructional design
- Data organization
- Inclusive engagement methods
- Clear communication with parents
- De-escalation techniques
- Behavior intervention plans
- Trained in CPI
- Visual supports
- Behavior modifications
- Performance assessments
Certification
- NYS Professional Certification General Education (Grades 1-6)
- NYS Professional Certification in Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6)
- Extension Certification in Grades 5-9
Affiliations
- Building Teacher Liaison for the Half Hollow Hills Teacher Association
- Member of the Principal’s Committee at Candlewood Middle School
- Member of the School Advisory Committee
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Candwood Middle School
09.2008 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Paumanok Elementary School
09.2007 - 06.2008
Master of Arts - Education
Touro College
Bachelor of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
SUNY Buffalo
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