Arlinda Lela
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Resilient 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
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
DOE First Grade Special Ed. Teacher
Public School 21
09.2019 - Current
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their classwork.
- Promoted parent involvement in their child's education by organizing workshops on topics such as positive reinforcement strategies at home or ways to support academic success outside of school hours.
- Created curriculum for reading, writing, mathematics, science, social studies and Social Emotional Learning
- Assessed progress of many students throughout the school year
- Developed relationships and trust with students
- Implemented data-driven instruction, analyzing assessment results to identify areas of improvement for both individual students and overall curriculum planning.
- Developed and monitored IEPs for students.
After School Site-Supervisor
NYCID
09.2017 - Current
- Trained new team members on site policies and procedures.
- Enhanced site safety by implementing strict safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Plan and implement schedules for the students and staff
- Maintain daily communication with families to build a strong foundation for home-after school connection
- Build teamwork and a communication bridge between founding principal and NYCID supervisors
- Structure and manage students and a safe environment that remains on task and motivates students using positive reinforcement and various reward systems.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
F-Status DOE Theater Teacher
Public School 62
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Created curriculum for grades Pre-k - 3
- Developed personal processes and skills for performances
- Assessed progress of 250 + students throughout the school year
- Created a foundation for theatrical practices
- Demonstrated relationships between body, voice, and mind in guided theater experience
- Communicated daily with parents, administration, colleagues to assist students in being successful
- Created and modified lessons for each class to foster academic needs of every student.
After School Advisor
Public School 861
01.2014 - 06.2016
- Create mini-lessons for child developmental skills and create a safe environment for children who attend after school
- Assist youth in developing appropriate skills
- Tutor children who need guidance with homework
- Maintain communication with families to build a strong foundation for home-school connection.
- Planned, developed, and implemented strategies to convey information with key decision makers.
Student Teacher (General Education 2nd grade and ICT 4th grade classrooms)
Public School 9
- Developed and instructed Mathematics and Reading lesson plans according to curriculum standards using Teachers College and TERC investigations.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Summer Camp Co-Supervisor
- Responsible in making sure the staff and the children were safe and interactive at all times
- Created different themes for each week of summer camp, (i.e
- Sports week, investigation week, etc)
- Created different groups according to children’s developmental age
- Along with creating different activities for each day, a total of 8 weeks
- Developed performing art skills with the students, to put on a talent show at the end of camp
- Plan and implement schedules for the students and staff daily
- With the use of technology, created a video of the students throughout the camp for the families
- Maintained daily communication with families to build a strong foundation for a home-camp connection (i.e Remind)
- Built leadership and teamwork skills as I shared the position with a colleague.
Summer Camp Counselor
- Responsible for a group of students from 8 a.m to 4:30 p.m
- Guided students to engaging activities, and followed a structure with them everyday
- Created a safe and engaging environment for students at all times.
Education
Master in Childhood Special Education (1-6) -
College of Staten Island
Staten Island, NY12.2019
Bachelors of Science in Childhood Education (1-6) - Mathematics
College of Staten Island
Staten Island, NY12.2017
High School Diploma -
Susan E. Wagner High School
Staten Island, NY06.2013
Skills
- Highly proficient with technology, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Promethean Technologies, ELMO, ActivInspire, Google
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Classroom Management
- Student Engagement
- Differentiated Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Curriculum Planning
- Modern teaching methods
- Positive Learning Environment
- Individualized support
- Instructional Strategies
- Classroom Organization
- Parent-teacher collaboration
Accomplishments
- Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans.
- Achieved Tenure in Special Education by completing tenure portfolio with accuracy and efficiency.
- Supervised team of teachers and after school staff members.
- Hosted many professional developments and inter-visitations effectively helping other teachers master social emotional learning and positive reinforcement, Orient Gillingham reading program, guided reading and behavior interventions.
Teaching Certifications
- New York State Professional Certification, Elementary Education (1-6)
- New York State Professional Certification, Special Education (1-6)
- Child Abuse Certification
- Violence Prevention Certification
- Orient Gillingham Certified
- Fundational Skills Certified
- Certified in Mindufulness Learning through Compassionate Systems
Honors And Awards
- Peer Mentor/Mediator: Student group responsible for peer mentorship and de-escalation
- Dean's List Recipient: 2013-2016: Maintained a minimum of 3.5 GPA of 12 credits per semester in any academic year
Assessments And Tools
- Teacher College Running Records
- Orient Gillingham Reading Program
- MyView ELA program
- Envision Math Program
- Acadience Program
- Reading Conferences
- Wilson Program
- Terc Investigations
File Number
0914159
Professional References
- Anthony Cosentino, NYC Board of Education Principal, ACosentino@schools.nyc.gov, 718-816-3300
- Allison Graham, NYC Board of Education Assistant Principal, agraham@schools.nyc.gov, 917-692-6587
Hobbies and Interests
Interests in health and fitness.
Timeline
DOE First Grade Special Ed. Teacher
Public School 21
09.2019 - Current
F-Status DOE Theater Teacher
Public School 62
09.2018 - 06.2019
After School Site-Supervisor
NYCID
09.2017 - Current
After School Advisor
Public School 861
01.2014 - 06.2016
Student Teacher (General Education 2nd grade and ICT 4th grade classrooms)
Public School 9
Summer Camp Co-Supervisor
Summer Camp Counselor
Master in Childhood Special Education (1-6) -
College of Staten Island
Bachelors of Science in Childhood Education (1-6) - Mathematics
College of Staten Island
High School Diploma -
Susan E. Wagner High School
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