DELIA V. ARTHUR
Educator
Winter Garden,FL
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
P.S. 316 ELIJAH STROUD
BROOKLYN, NY
09.2018 - Current
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers, and school administrators.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level.
- Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for all students.
- Created lesson plans corresponding to yearly curriculum, incorporating broad variety of activities, hands-on experiences, basic academic skills, and opportunities for creativity for 100% of students.
- Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates, and grading for .
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up to date on children's academic performance.
- Identified early signs of emotional, developmental and health delays or problems in students and followed up with parents.
- Mentored, tutored, and instructed students after school and during planning times.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
P.S. 316 Elijah Stroud Elementary NYC DOE
Brooklyn, NY
04.2016 - 08.2018
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Develop and implement lesson plans for pre-k through 12th grade students with high-functioning autism, speech impairments, dyslexia, and other physical and learning disabilities.
- Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
- Proctored standardized tests by adhering to strict requirements while completing student records.
- Achieved 95 percent improvement in student’s reading, writing, and math.
- Maintained effective classroom management strategies and applied teaching capabilities in all subject areas.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
LEARNING LEADER/TEACHER SUPPORT
P.S. 316 ELIJAH STROUD
Brooklyn, NY
09.2014 - 04.2016
- Performed alongside traditional teachers in classroom environments, using audio-visual materials and computers to stimulate interest and learning in students with mild learning difficulties to achieve maximum proficiency in literacy and numeracy with 100% accuracy.
- Encouraging students to develop self-confidence and independence, and to reach their potential.
- Increased students progress monitoring by 100%.
- Established rappor with educational psychologists, students, families, administration, and teachers.
- Received regular verbal commendations by teaches/staff for commitment to going above and beyond.
PART-TIME TELLER
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
MANHATTAN, NY
08.2012 - 06.2014
- Learned organizational processes, policies and procedures with minimal ramp-up time.
- Earned excellent marks on performance reviews, with citations for excellence in areas including work volume, accuracy and quality; positive work ethic; and commitment to providing unsurpassed service.
- Utilized good judgment to respond in calm and efficient manner in all situations, thus building client trust and preventing loss of key accounts.
- Increased branch overall sales from platinum to gold in first two quarters of employment.
OFFICE ASSISTANT
CUNY BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
MANHATTAN, NY
06.2012 - 08.2012
- Increased customer service experience for students, faculty and staff calling or visiting Nursing department.
- Performed motivational career talks during freshman orientations.
Education
Master of Science - General and Special Education
Concordia College
Bronxville, NY 08.2013 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Behavioral Change
New York University
New York, NY 08.2013 - 05.2015
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
CUNY BOROUGH oF MANHATTAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
New York, NY 08.2011 - 05.2013
Skills
Conflict resolution techniques
Student records management
Classroom management
Differentiated instruction
Elementary education
Special education
Child development
Student counseling
Good telephone etiquette
Group and individual instruction
Disability assessment testing
Timeline
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
P.S. 316 ELIJAH STROUD
09.2018 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
P.S. 316 Elijah Stroud Elementary NYC DOE
04.2016 - 08.2018
LEARNING LEADER/TEACHER SUPPORT
P.S. 316 ELIJAH STROUD
09.2014 - 04.2016
Master of Science - General and Special Education
Concordia College
08.2013 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Behavioral Change
New York University
08.2013 - 05.2015
PART-TIME TELLER
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
08.2012 - 06.2014
OFFICE ASSISTANT
CUNY BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
06.2012 - 08.2012
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
CUNY BOROUGH oF MANHATTAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
08.2011 - 05.2013