Beryl Spiegel
New York,USA
Summary
Experienced Special Education and Social Emotional Learning educator with 16 years in New York City public schools, focusing on self-contained and ICT settings. Currently leading a school-based Social Emotional Learning initiative, incorporating a certified comfort dog to enhance emotional regulation and empathy among K-3 learners. Committed to developing inclusive programs that promote access to learning for diverse student populations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Emotional Learning Specialist & School Comfort Dog Program Lead
New York City Department of Education
Elmhurst, USA
09.2025 - Current
- Selected by school leadership to pilot and develop newly created social emotional learning position, establishing foundational practices for future implementation.
- Designed and implemented a schoolwide SEL program integrated with a certified comfort dog.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and support staff to align SEL instruction with academic and IEP goals.
- Planned and facilitated SEL lessons focused on emotional awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and safe social interaction.
- Used the comfort dog as a co-regulation and engagement tool to reinforce calm behavior and SEL strategies.
- Developed original SEL materials, visuals, routines, and reflection activities to enhance student engagement and support diverse learning needs.
- Serve as one of approximately 50 DOE school comfort dog programs citywide.
Private Tutor (Independent)
01.2021 - Current
- Provided individualized academic support to enhance understanding and performance in core subjects for elementary students.
Special Education Teacher (Self Contained & ICT)
New York City Department Of Education, New York
Elmhurst, New York
09.2010 - Current
- Supported K–3 students with diverse learning needs in self-contained and ICT settings.
- Developed, implemented, and monitored individualized education programs aligned with student goals.
- Differentiated instruction using hands-on, multisensory, and scaffolded methods to meet individual learning needs.
- Modified curriculum to enhance accessibility and foster meaningful participation.
- Collaborated with general education teachers, service providers, and families to create integrated support systems for student success.
- Cultivated classroom environments that prioritized emotional safety, fostering confidence and independence among students.
Tutor
Inspirica Pros
New York, USA
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Delivered individualized academic instruction and standardized test preparation to enhance student performance and confidence.
Education
Master of Arts - Reading Teacher Education
Queens College
Flushing, NYBachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
SUNY Geneseo
Geneseo, NYSkills
- Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
- IEP Development
- Differentiated Instruction
- ICT & Self-Contained Experience
- Emotional regulation strategies
- Relationship-Based Teaching
- Fundations
- SPIRE
Timeline
Social Emotional Learning Specialist & School Comfort Dog Program Lead
New York City Department of Education
09.2025 - Current
Private Tutor (Independent)
01.2021 - Current
Tutor
Inspirica Pros
01.2019 - 01.2021
Special Education Teacher (Self Contained & ICT)
New York City Department Of Education, New York
09.2010 - Current
Master of Arts - Reading Teacher Education
Queens College
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
SUNY Geneseo