Dawn Gregory
Florida
Summary
Positive, patient, and committed to fostering inclusive learning environment. Knowledge of individualized education plans and behavior management strategies, along with skills in curriculum adaptation and classroom technology integration. Focused on driving student success and creating nurturing educational experience.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Orange Ulster BOCES
03.2004 - 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.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional curriculum for remote summer learning.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Developed and executed behavioral intervention plans, leading to decrease in disruptive behaviors and increase in classroom participation.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Fostered positive learning environment, reducing classroom disruptions through effective behavior management strategies.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education / Special Education
Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NYBachelor of Science - Social Work
Dominican College of Blauvelt
Orangeburg, NYSkills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Small group instruction
- Progress monitoring
- Classroom organization
- Sensory integration
- Behavior modification techniques
- Parent-teacher communication
- IEP development
- Collaborative teamwork
Certification
- NY Permanent Certification: Special Education K-12
- NY Permanent Certification: Elementary Education Pre K, K and Grades 1-6
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Orange Ulster BOCES
03.2004 - Current
Master of Science - Elementary Education / Special Education
Mount Saint Mary College
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Dominican College of Blauvelt
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