With over 20 years of experience in special education, including roles as a Special Education Teacher and Special Education Coordinator, I am confident in my ability to optimize learning outcomes for students with diverse needs. My background in both inclusive and self-contained classroom settings, along with my expertise in differentiating instruction and effectively addressing the social emotional needs of students, would be a positive addition to any Special Education classroom.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
CPSE Consultant/Special Education Teacher
Peekskill City School District
Peekskill, NY
07.2024 - Current
Interim special education instruction and support for 2 ICT preschool classrooms as PCSD awaits licensing requirements of new agency (previously provided by TGCW-see below)
Train staff on addressing social emotional/behavioral concerns for students
Present professional development topics to staff schoolwide
Participate in building level RTI meetings and planning
Tutor (Part Time)
Peekskill City School District
Peekskill, NY
01.2022 - Current
Provide individualized instruction for students awaiting out of district placements
Special Education Coordinator
The Guidance Center of Westchester
Uriah Hill ES Peekskill, NY
09.2022 - 06.2024
Oversee comprehensive special education services for preschoolers, in both integrated and self-contained settings, through partnership with the Peekskill City School District
Ensure that all Individual Education Programs are implemented, including coordinating related services of Speech/Language, Occupational, and Physical Therapy
Create physical environments and protocols to maximize student success
Assist teachers in managing behaviors, student dysregulation, and crisis intervention
Attend CPSE meetings, report to the PCSD on student progress and advocate for changes in services as needed
Connecting with parents, outside providers, pediatricians, food pantries, and resource centers to support students' needs in the classroom, home, and community
Participate in building level RTI committees to develop and implement Tier 1 and 2 supports and systems for general education classrooms
Hire and onboard program staff
Manage inventory/ordering of equipment and materials
Coordinate and supervise ESY program for 12:1:2 class
Special Education Teacher
Clear View School
Briarcliff Manor, NY
09.2003 - 07.2022
Therapeutic Day Treatment Program
Responsible for instruction and behavioral supports in a 6:1:1 self-contained, therapeutic classroom for students who are classified with an Emotional Disturbance
Differentiated instruction and modify materials to match students' individual academic and emotional needs
Develop IEPs, track goals, provide updates, and participate in CPSE meetings with each student's home district
Collaborate with therapeutic treatment team and related service providers
Communicate with parents, support and respond to parent/child interactions, and address questions and concerns during bimonthly Parent Luncheons
Therapeutic Day Treatment Program
Education
Masters - Special Education
Fordham University Graduate School of Education
Tarrytown, NY
08.2006
Bachelor of Science - Inclusive Elementary Education
Marymount College of Fordham University
Tarrytown, NY
05.2003
Certificates Trainings
OCFS Director Training, 04/01/24
CPR/FA Certified, 03/01/24
Medication Administration Training (MAT), 08/01/23
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training, 09/01/03
30+ hours OCFS Early Childhood Education Trainings
Teaching Certification
Special Education, Pre-K-6, 08/01/06
Inclusive Education, Pre-K-12, 09/01/03
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
CPSE Consultant/Special Education Teacher
Peekskill City School District
07.2024 - Current
Special Education Coordinator
The Guidance Center of Westchester
09.2022 - 06.2024
Tutor (Part Time)
Peekskill City School District
01.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Clear View School
09.2003 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Inclusive Elementary Education
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