Amanda Truppo
East Meadow,NY
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher with experience at Nassau BOCES, in supporting students with special needs.Equipped with a positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. Extensive experience creating innovative and interactive lesson plans. Exceptional skills working with other teachers, teaching assistants, teacher aids, service providers, and administration to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Nassau BOCES
03.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers and teacher's aides to create a consistent and supportive learning environment for students.
- Organized materials in classroom spaces based on group instruction, goals, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
- Partnered with teachers to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Assisted the lead teacher in developing comprehensive group lessons tailored to individual student needs and abilities.
- Conducted individual work sessions based on each students IEP goals, using visual aids, and multiple prompt types.
Teacher Aide
Nassau BOCES
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Assisted Teachers with supervision and care of a group of 6 children.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Conducted individual work sessions based on each students IEP goals, using visual aids, and multiple prompt types.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
Education
Master of Science -
SUNY Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NY05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Stony Brook Univerity
Stony Brook, NY05-2021
Skills
- CPR
- SCIP Training
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Relationship Building
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Data Management
- Augmentative Communication
- Group Instruction
- Behavior Modification Techniques
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Nassau BOCES
03.2023 - Current
Teacher Aide
Nassau BOCES
09.2021 - 03.2023
Master of Science -
SUNY Old Westbury
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Stony Brook Univerity