ARZU OZUK
Brooklyn
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.
Special education professional with proven track record of fostering inclusive learning environments and implementing effective instructional strategies. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and achieving positive educational outcomes, adaptable to changing classroom dynamics. Skilled in behavior management, curriculum development, and student advocacy, bringing reliability and flexibility to role.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
New York Board Of Education
09.2021 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
- Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom.
Paraprofessional
New York Board Of Education
04.2013 - 06.2021
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Reported on student progress, behavior and social skills to parents.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Organized and guided skills practice, research and memorization tasks for students.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Graded tests and papers and recorded grades for teaching staff.
- Prepared reports and paperwork for parent-teacher conferences.
DAY CARE TEACHER'S ASSISTANT
Mango Place Day Care
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and share by leading by example.
- Promoted learning and social development through structured and unstructured playtime.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Planned and implemented crafts and other activities to spark interest and enhance development.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Pace University
Pleasantville, NY05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Childhood Special Education
MEDGAR EVERS COLLEGE
06.2021
Skills
- Skills Development
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- 504s
- Small group instruction
- Co-teaching experience
- Data Management
- Student Records Management
- Parent Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Design
- Assessment Design
- Interactive Media
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Graduation Committee
- ILT
- SLT
- SIT
- Academic Afterschool
- Test Prep
Certification
- All Microsoft Software
- Google Education Certified
- iReady
- iLearn
- ASD NEST Certified
Languages
Turkish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
New York Board Of Education
09.2021 - Current
DAY CARE TEACHER'S ASSISTANT
Mango Place Day Care
06.2014 - 08.2014
Paraprofessional
New York Board Of Education
04.2013 - 06.2021
Master of Science - Education
Pace University
Bachelor of Arts - Childhood Special Education
MEDGAR EVERS COLLEGE
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