Dawn Abrams
Selkirk,NY
Summary
Accomplished Special Education Teacher from Albany City School District, adept in differentiated instruction and classroom management. Excelled in developing tailored IEPs, enhancing academic success and inclusion for neurodiverse students. Proven track record in fostering parental engagement and mentoring new educators, significantly improving inclusive education strategies.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Albany City School District
09.1998 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
- Created culturally responsive classroom environment, acknowledging and celebrating diversity among students.
- Organized and led professional development sessions for colleagues on inclusive education strategies, improving school-wide support for students with disabilities.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
Education
Master of Science - Reading
The College of Saint Rose
Albany, NY05.2001
Master of Science - Elementary Education, Pre-Kindergarten-Sixth Grade
The College of Saint Rose
Albany, NY05.2001
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
The College of Saint Rose
Albany, NY12.1996
Associate of Arts - Independent Studies
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NY12.1994
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Small Group & Individualized Instruction
- Co-teaching Experience
- IEP development
Additional Information
Shared Decision Making Chairperson
Member of Instructional Support Team
Social Studies Liason
Special Education Liason
Presenter for the Special Education Advocacy Training Workshop
Special Education Summer School Coordinator
Certified Wilson Language Level 1 Instructor
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Albany City School District
09.1998 - Current
Master of Science - Reading
The College of Saint Rose
Master of Science - Elementary Education, Pre-Kindergarten-Sixth Grade
The College of Saint Rose
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
The College of Saint Rose
Associate of Arts - Independent Studies
Hudson Valley Community College
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