Ashley Deal
Bloomfield,New Jersey
Summary
Dedicated special education teacher known for my compassion, creativity, high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in creating adaptive learning strategies, behavior management techniques, and individualized education plans tailored to each student's unique needs. Excel in communication, patience, and empathy, ensuring effective collaboration with parents, colleagues, and multidisciplinary teams to support student success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
HCZ Promise Academy 1 Elementary School
New York , NY
09.2020 - 04.2025
- Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.
- Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines.
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
ELA Co-Teacher
HCZ Promise Academy 1 Elementary School
New York, NY
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Supported the implementation of academic interventions, such as Response to Intervention.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Divided workload to effectively meet teaching and administrative requirements for students.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
Teaching Fellow
HCZ Promise Academy 1 Elementary School
New York, NY
08.2017 - 09.2019
- Promoted safe and clean classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group needs.
- Conducted assessments and evaluations of student progress.
- Supervised student projects and field trips.
- Maintained student engagement through creative subject delivery and learning activities.
Education
Master of Science - Childhood Special Education
Fordham University
New York, NY05-2017
Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education
SUNY College At New Paltz
New Paltz, NY12-2012
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Behavioral management
- Collaboration with parents
- Team building
- Progress monitoring
- Assessment development
- Curriculum adaptation
- Collaboration with teachers
- Positive reinforcement
- Inclusive teaching practices
- Small group facilitation
- Engaging instructional methods
- Instructional strategies
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- NYS Professional Certificate: Students With Disabilities (grades 1-6)
Affiliations
- Volunteer dog walker at the Montclair Animal Shelter.
- Volunteer translator for animal advocacy progam based in South America
Accomplishments
- Child Abuse Identification
- School Violence Intervention And Prevention
- Autism Workshop
- Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
HCZ Promise Academy 1 Elementary School
09.2020 - 04.2025
ELA Co-Teacher
HCZ Promise Academy 1 Elementary School
09.2019 - 09.2020
Teaching Fellow
HCZ Promise Academy 1 Elementary School
08.2017 - 09.2019
Master of Science - Childhood Special Education
Fordham University
Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education
SUNY College At New Paltz
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