Danielle Kelsey
Commack,NY
Summary
Dedicated math tutor with 7 years of experience providing personalized academic support to students of varying ages and skill levels. Adept at identifying individual learning needs and promoting academic growth and confidence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Louis Pasteur Middle School
09.2016 - Current
- Develop engaging lesson plans to deliver high quality special education instruction to meet the needs of students with disabilities
- Co-teach and plan with the general education teacher to modify lessons and differentiate activities based on student's abilities
- Create Individual Educational Plans (IEP's) designed to promote educational, physical and social development in students with varying abilities.
Math Tutor
Self-Employed
10.2011 - 05.2017
- Assessed students' strengths and weaknesses to develop tailored lesson plans that address their specific needs and learning goals
- Tracked and documented students' progress and provide regular feedback to parents and educators.
- Facilitated test preparation strategies and review sessions to help students achieve better results on standardized tests and exams.
Permanent Substitute
Brentwood School District
11.2014 - 06.2016
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on existing curriculum and instructional materials.
- Collaborated with parents and school administrators to provide regular updates on student progress.
Teacher's Aide
Eastern Suffolk BOCES -Masera Learning Center
07.2011 - 09.2014
- Worked one-on-one with non-verbal students with autism
- Identified and implemented behavioral strategies
- Executed learning activities within the classroom addressing students' needs through special accommodations.
Education
TESOL Certification Program K-12 -
Molloy College
East Farmingdale, NY01.2018
Master of Science in Education & Special Education, Grade 1-6 -
Touro College
Bay Shore, NY01.2014
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY05.2011
Associate in Liberal Arts and Sciences -
SUNY Farmingdale
Farmingdale, NY05.2009
Certification
- NYS Initial Certification in Childhood Education (1-6)
- NYS Initial Certification in Students with Disabilities (1-6)
- NYS Initial Certification in Students with Disabilities (7-12)
- TESOL Certification (K-12)
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Louis Pasteur Middle School
09.2016 - Current
Permanent Substitute
Brentwood School District
11.2014 - 06.2016
Math Tutor
Self-Employed
10.2011 - 05.2017
Teacher's Aide
Eastern Suffolk BOCES -Masera Learning Center
07.2011 - 09.2014
TESOL Certification Program K-12 -
Molloy College
Master of Science in Education & Special Education, Grade 1-6 -
Touro College
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
Hofstra University
Associate in Liberal Arts and Sciences -
SUNY Farmingdale