Caroline Onwuemeli-Peters
Peekskill,NY
Summary
Developed skills in collaborative and inclusive educational environment, focusing on individualized student support and adaptive teaching methods. Successfully implemented behavior management strategies and utilized classroom technology to enhance learning experiences. Looking to transition into new field, leveraging these skills to make positive impact in dynamic setting.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Tenured Special Education Teacher
City School District of New Rochelle: IEYMS
01.2018 - Current
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
Special Education Teacher
New York City Department of Education
09.2006 - 12.2017
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet varied needs of students, enhancing educational accessibility.
- Fostered positive learning environment, reducing classroom disruptions through effective behavior management strategies.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Education
Master of Science - Education; School Building Education
The City College of New York
New York, NY2017
Master of Science - Urban Education
Mercy College
Bronx, NY2008
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL2004
School Building Leader - School Building Leader Emergency COVID-19
Certification
New York10.2021
Certification - Education of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
Professional Students With Disabilities (5-9) Certification
New York State08.2006
Certification - General Education
Professional Generalist in Middle Childhood Education Certification
New York StateProfessional Students W/ Disabilities 7-12 Pending
Skills
- Excellent classroom management
- Experience working special needs students and at-risk population
- Effectively work with parents
- Interactive teaching/learning
- Instructional best practices
- Policy/program development
- Behavioral/cognitive skills development
- Collaborative developer of BIPs and FBAs
- Lesson planning
- Data collection
- Motivating students
Additional Information
Differentiated lesson plans.Developer of targeted learning anchor charts.Collaborator in developing Behavioral Intervention and Functional Behavioral Plans.Experienced IEP Direct and SEIS Interface User.Google Classroom Training 2016.Crisis Prevention Institute Training-August 13, 2019.
Accomplishments
- Special Education Facilitator in CSDNR for 3 years.
- Special Education Facilitator in New York City Department of Education for 3 years.
- Special Education Department Chair for 3 years.
Timeline
Tenured Special Education Teacher
City School District of New Rochelle: IEYMS
01.2018 - Current
Special Education Teacher
New York City Department of Education
09.2006 - 12.2017
Master of Science - Urban Education
Mercy College
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Florida State University
Master of Science - Education; School Building Education
The City College of New York
School Building Leader - School Building Leader Emergency COVID-19
Certification
Certification - Education of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
Professional Students With Disabilities (5-9) Certification
Certification - General Education
Professional Generalist in Middle Childhood Education Certification
Professional Students W/ Disabilities 7-12 Pending
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