CASANDRE LAURENT
Mount Vernon
Summary
Enthusiastic and dedicated Special Education teacher with a passion for creating an engaging and enjoyable learning environment. Firmly believes in the potential of every child to succeed academically. Prioritizes implementing highly effective instructional practices to enhance student learning and academic performance. Reputation for being innovative and resourceful, allowing swift identification and resolution of challenging classroom situations. Builds cooperative and professional relationships with parents, staff, and administration. Clear communicator who prioritizes the success and holistic development of students.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher/Resource Room Teacher
Mount Vernon City School District
09.2003 - Current
- Instruct up to 15 students in a whole group setting
- Create lesson plans that are align with the students' IEP and the NYS CCLS
- Integrate technology into the classroom as an instructional tool with the use of the Smartboard and laptops
- Use differentiation methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress
- Encourage digital learning to develop 21st Century digital learners
- Plan and implement creative lessons in accordance with district, county, state and federal guidelines
- Develop IEPs with and without BIPs
- Provide instruction in special and general education classrooms from kindergarten through high school
- Maintain a positive learning environment by implementing behavioral management strategies
- Preserve the confidentiality of student records and information at all times
- Collaborate with other teachers during weekly Professional Learning Community
- Member of a school leadership team and assist with creating the yearly SCEP Plan
- Case Manager for students who receive related services in a general education setting
1:1 Teaching Assistant
Fred S. Keller School
09.2000 - 05.2002
- Monitored students' educational progress with individual data charts and files
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness
- Used classroom observations to create written assessments of student performance
- Encouraged good behaviors using the positive reinforcement method
- Dressed infants and toddlers and changed their diapers
Education
Master of Science - Special Education And Elementary Education
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NYBachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hunter College
New YorkMaster of Science - School Building Leadership
Manhattan College
01.2015
Skills
- Team Collaboration Expertise
- Experienced with Digital Tools
- Motivational Approach to Student Engagement
- Dynamic Educational Planning
- School Digital Content Manager
- Specialized Learning Plan Design
- Digital literacy
- Differentiated instruction
- Data analysis
Certification
- Permanent New York State Teacher Certification N-6, 05/01/07
- Permanent New York State Teacher Certification Special Education, 05/01/07
- Conditional Initial Certificate - School Building Leader, Pending
Affiliations
- Mount Vernon PTA Council Executive Board
- Westchester Alliance of Black School Educatord
Languages
French
Professional Working
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Special Education Teacher/Resource Room Teacher
Mount Vernon City School District
09.2003 - Current
1:1 Teaching Assistant
Fred S. Keller School
09.2000 - 05.2002
Master of Science - Special Education And Elementary Education
Mercy College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hunter College
Master of Science - School Building Leadership
Manhattan College
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