Ashley Cantor-Birnbaum
Lynbrook,NY
Summary
Creative and innovative Special Education Teacher and Advocate who understands the positive impact collaborative partnerships and art integration across curricula can have on student success. Working with the students, their families and teams to create a positive class culture that is student centered. By celebrating differences a safe space is fostered that promotes individualized learning, social emotional growth and exploration of rigorous material.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
New York City Department Of Education, New York
Brooklyn, NY
08.2013 - 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.
- An active member of the school community on various school teams and initiatives, ie: SANDI Assessment, New Teacher Induction, Peer Collaborative Coach with NYC Teaching Collaborative
- Used general education curriculum to inspire the creation of an equitable program for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Special Education Teacher
New York State Department Of Education
Hempstead , NY
04.2012 - 06.2013
- Provided learning strategies and differentiation in 8th grade Math and Science Inclusion, classes
- Collaborated with co-teachers to implement coherent, accessible, and rigorous instruction while modeling positive interpersonal skills
- Created an environment of respect across diverse populations that allowed free-thinking and learning
- Active participant in ABGS Peer Support Team to promote positive behavior and relationships by recognizing student, and teacher achievements
- Emphasized student-centered learning by utilizing student diverse interests to design instructional plans and learning strategies
High School Paraprofessional
New York State Department Of Education
Half Hollow Hills , NY
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Collaborated with teachers and school staff in order to create lessons for students and provide assessments
- Provided 1:1 assistance to students in self-contained class in a general education school
- Fostered an environment for social-emotional learning, transitional skills, and self-regulation
- Create programs that foster student independence and integration with peers and their community
- Spearheaded school and community enrichment initiatives as a member of the school Site-Based Management Team
Education
Advanced Certificate - Educational Leadership
Center For Integrated Teacher Education At St.Rose
Albany, NY05.2019
Master of Science in Adolescent Education 7-12 - Special Education And Social Studies
Dowling College
Oakdale, NY 05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Major: History. Minors: Education And Psychology
State University of NY At Albany
Albany05.2009
N/A - Language And Culture Program
AIP
Valencia, Spain2017
Skills
- Individualized Education Plans and differentiation
- Certified Thinking Map Leader
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Art Education and curating
- iMovie
- Educational Leadership and Activism
- Family involvement opportunities and NYCDOE Translation Services
- Knowledge of the 13 Disability Categories
Objective
To obtain a position as a Special Education Teacher at Townsend Harris High School
Certification
NYS Advanced Certificate; School Based Leader and School Business Leader
NYS Teaching Dual Certification; Adolescent Education, Special Education and Social Studies
NYS Teaching Certification; Generalist (Special Education)
Accomplishments
- Author and Creator of the SCANA Skills Program featured at the Brooklyn Museum, and D75 Offices in NYCDOE, 2014-present
- Big Apple Nominee, 2020
- NYC DOE Aspiring Assistant Principal Institute, 2019
- Teacher Leadership Program with the Office of Equity, 2019
- Teacher Leadership program with the American Federation of Teachers-" How can we create more well-rounded and meaningful work opportunities for the typically isolated Special Education Population?", 2019
- Thinking Map leader, and program facilitator, 2018-present
- Art21 Fellow, 2017
Affiliations
National Arts Education Association
National Association of Special Education Teachers
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
New York City Department Of Education, New York
08.2013 - Current
Special Education Teacher
New York State Department Of Education
04.2012 - 06.2013
High School Paraprofessional
New York State Department Of Education
01.2010 - 01.2012
Advanced Certificate - Educational Leadership
Center For Integrated Teacher Education At St.Rose
Master of Science in Adolescent Education 7-12 - Special Education And Social Studies
Dowling College
Bachelor of Arts - Major: History. Minors: Education And Psychology
State University of NY At Albany
N/A - Language And Culture Program
AIP
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