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DEMETRIA BOGDANOS

Bellmore,USA

Summary

Compassionate Special Education Teacher with expertise in tailoring lesson plans to meet diverse student needs. Proficient in developing and implementing Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities. Focused on fostering an inclusive learning environment that promotes lifelong learning and personal growth.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Teacher, Grade 6-7

Joseph Pulitzer I.S. 145
Jackson Heights
09.2016 - Current
  • Align instruction to Next Generation Learning Standards (NGLS) in an ICT and Self-Contained classroom environment
  • Collaborate with General Education Co-Teacher in models such as Station Teaching, Parallel Teaching, and Team Teaching
  • Analyze i-Ready Benchmark data to monitor growth over time
  • Modify the Expeditionary Learning and Engage NY ELA programs to develop literacy skills through real-world content
  • Differentiate instruction based on data collected to meet students’ needs and reach IEP goals
  • Support students with ADHD, Other Heath Impairment (OHI), Speech-language Impairment and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Coordinate and chair Committee on Special Education (CSE) and Annual Review meetings
  • Lessons developed utilizing Google Slides, Google Forms, SMART Board, Nearpod, Jamboard, Pear Deck, Padlet, Edpuzzle
  • Implement visuals, prompting strategies, and chunking tasks to assist those who are English Language Learners (ELLs).
  • Establish regular communication with families and caregivers to provide updates on student progress

Lead Teacher/ Director, Grade PreK-6th

My Kids Enrichment Learning Centers
Malverne, USA
05.2011 - 06.2016
  • Created supportive space for children to develop enthusiasm for learning
  • Conducted thorough diagnostic assessment and facilitated ongoing formal and informal assessments in Math and English Language Arts.
  • Designed customized learning plans in Math and English addressing individual student proficiency.
  • Tailored student lessons to address individual learning needs
  • Facilitated discussions with parents to tackle questions, review academic achievements, and support learning aspirations.

Leave Replacement Teacher Assistant, Grade 3

Center Street Avenue School
New Hyde Park
03.2011 - 06.2011
  • Assisted in math and science lessons in a mixed-ability classroom, using various motivational strategies to reach all learners.
  • Cultivated personal teaching style focused on active engagement and collaborative learning.
  • Established conduct guidelines and protocols for ensuring student discipline

Education

Masters of Arts - Elementary Education

Adelphi University
Garden City, New York
05.2008

Bachelor of Fine Arts -

Queens College
Flushing, New York
05.2006

Certification

  • New York State Professional Certificate in Childhood Education, 1-6
  • New York State Professional Certificate in Students with Disabilities, All Grades

Related Skills

  • Proficient in Google Workspace (Classroom, Slides, Docs, Forms, and Drive), Microsoft Teams, & Zoom
  • Experienced using SESIS as an IEP platform

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Special Education Teacher, Grade 6-7

Joseph Pulitzer I.S. 145
09.2016 - Current

Lead Teacher/ Director, Grade PreK-6th

My Kids Enrichment Learning Centers
05.2011 - 06.2016

Leave Replacement Teacher Assistant, Grade 3

Center Street Avenue School
03.2011 - 06.2011

Masters of Arts - Elementary Education

Adelphi University

Bachelor of Fine Arts -

Queens College

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