Camryn Tomao
Robbinsville,NJ
Summary
Qualified Special Education Teacher with solid background in Special Education, providing tailored instructional strategies for diverse learning needs. Successfully implemented individualized education plans (IEPs) to enhance student engagement and progress. Demonstrated expertise in behavior management and fostering inclusive classroom environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher - 6th and 7th Grade
Timberlane Middle School
08.2023 - Current
- Provide differentiated instruction and academic support to 15–20 students in 3–4 In-Class Resource settings for Math and Social Studies, in collaboration with multiple co-teachers.
- Lead targeted instruction for 5–12 students in 7th grade Pull-Out Resource Math and 6th grade Core Literacy, incorporating the Thinking Classroom method and aligning with New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards.
- Develop IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Modify assessments and materials to meet the diverse learning needs of students in both general education and special education settings
- Differentiate lesson plans, activities, and instructional materials to support diverse learning styles and promote student engagement and success
- Participate in professional development meetings, faculty meetings, and department meetings.
- Collect and document data to monitor students’ academic performance and behavioral progress.
- Maintain consistent communication with parents and guardians via email and phone to provide updates on assessments and share resources for support at home.
Elementary Classroom Teacher - 2nd grade
Middlesex County STEM Charter School
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Instructed 20 students in an inclusion classroom followed by one student with an IEP, four ELL students, 3 gifted/talented students.
- Designed and implemented daily lesson plans based on New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards.
- Revised and reviewed IEP documents and attended IEP meetings.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Incorporated differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs.
- Fostered student interest in learning through hands-on manipulatives, actions, and games.
- Collaborated with my co-teacher when planning lessons and assisting students.
- Communicated with parents, guardians, administrators, and counselors to address and resolve students’ behavioral issues.
Substitute Teacher - grades K-6 (avg 20-25 students)
Newell Elementary School and Stone Bridge Middle School
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Provided clear directions for each lesson and activity the head teacher provides
- Incorporated pause and think questions during each read-aloud activity
- Encouraged students with learning disabilities to draw the stacks of blocks to solve a word problem
- Explained the meaning of absolute value and integers and demonstrated an example of each
Education
Master of Education - Special Education K-12
The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ05.2021
Skills
- Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
- Lesson Planning and Designing
- Data Collection Methods
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Collaborative Teaching
- Differentiated Instruction
- Microsoft Office
- Educational Apps & Platforms
- Soft Skills: Adaptability, Organization, Patience, Empathy, Relationship Building, Emotional Support
Certification
- NJ Certification of Eligibility with Advanced Standing, Elementary Education K-6, June 2021
- NJ Certification of Eligibility with Advanced Standing, Special Education K-12, December 2022
Timeline
Special Education Teacher - 6th and 7th Grade
Timberlane Middle School
08.2023 - Current
Elementary Classroom Teacher - 2nd grade
Middlesex County STEM Charter School
08.2022 - 06.2023
Substitute Teacher - grades K-6 (avg 20-25 students)
Newell Elementary School and Stone Bridge Middle School
09.2021 - 06.2022
Master of Education - Special Education K-12
The College of New Jersey
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Montclair State University
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