Cynthia J. Gray
Special Education Teacher
Jersey City,NJ
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Performs entry and verification of a variety of data such as; student name and demographic data, grading, transportation, behavior plans, and related service providers to be used in the updating of student records.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4026
4026
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certificates
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-6
Scoot Education
09.2023 - Current
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Utilized various instructional strategies such as visual aids, manipulatives, technology-based instruction methods., to provide differentiated instruction for special needs learners.
- Engaged in collaboration with other professionals including speech and language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists..
Classroom Teacher- Special Education
NYC DOE
09.2020 - 04.2022
- Classroom Teacher – 6th Grade Integrated Co-Teaching classroom co-plan and co-lead lessons, communicate with families, assist students with their work, monitors behaviors and work with student groups that need information and/or materials extended or remediated
- Classroom Teacher – 3rd Grade Integrated Co-Teaching classroom preparing lessons, adapting teaching methods, assigning, and grading various assessments for students including test, quizzes, essays, and projects
- Classroom Teacher – Distance Learning – 3rd & 4th Grade Integrated Co-Teaching classroom working with the help of technology to assess, analyze and synthesize student work and data to develop clear objectives for lessons, and projects
Substitute Teacher – Special Education ELA Teacher – EIS#0898198
NYC DOE
07.2017 - 12.2020
- Classroom Teacher - Created and implemented developmentally appropriate and culturally responsive curriculum that engages six (6) students who are classified with Intellectual Disability (ID) or Multiple Disabilities (MD) in a 6:1:4 Classroom setting: developing and implementing lesson plans and daily activities.
- Chapter 683 Classroom Teacher – Effectively execute lesson plans focusing on activities of daily living (ADL) to NYSAA students, Grades 7-12th, in the East Harlem community.
- The student body consists mainly of learners with autism, intellectual disabilities, or multiple challenges.
Education
Master of Science in Education - Dual Childhood Education 1-6/Special Education
METROPOLITAN COLLEGE OF NEW YORK
New York, NYMaster of Public Policy And Administration
Metropolitan College of New York
Skills
Great Communication Skills Both verbally and in writing
Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines
Good Knowledge of MS Office
Superior Typing speed - 60 wpm
Excellent Eye for errors, details
Certification
New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) Instructional 01840223, Elementary School Teacher in Grades K-6
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-6
Scoot Education
09.2023 - Current
Classroom Teacher- Special Education
NYC DOE
09.2020 - 04.2022
Substitute Teacher – Special Education ELA Teacher – EIS#0898198
NYC DOE
07.2017 - 12.2020
Master of Science in Education - Dual Childhood Education 1-6/Special Education
METROPOLITAN COLLEGE OF NEW YORK
Master of Public Policy And Administration
Metropolitan College of New York