Desiree Velasquez
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with 8 years experience with a 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. Excelled in English Language Art, with experience offering students effective and comprehensive education. Multifaceted expert with background teaching key principles of writing, grammar, literature and English Language Arts.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School English and Language Arts Teacher
New World Prep Charter School
02.2024 - Current
- Administered and interpreted assessment results to determine learners' challenges.
- Increased student comprehension by implementing diverse instructional strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
Special Education/Middle School ELA Teacher
Integration Charter School
08.2016 - 02.2024
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated the Common Core State Standards for Middle School English and Language Arts
- Provided individualized instruction to students based on their learning needs and abilities
- Assessed student knowledge of grammar, writing, reading comprehension, literature, and vocabulary through formal testing
- Implemented classroom management strategies to ensure a safe and productive learning environment
- Encouraged students to participate in class discussions about literature
- Collaborated with other teachers to design interdisciplinary projects that integrated multiple subjects
- Response to intervention leader for 7th grade ELA
- The Writing Revolution Lead for Middle School.
Student Teacher
IS.72 The Police Officer Rocco Laurie School
02.2016 - 05.2016
- Conducted classroom observations to assess student performance
- Facilitated group discussions among students on relevant topics
- Integrated hands-on activities into instruction whenever possible
- Utilized data analysis techniques to track student achievement levels
- Observed educators teaching various lessons, interacting with students and managing classrooms to gain insight and understanding of duties and responsibilities.
Education
Teaching Literacy -
Touro College
New York, NYBachelor of Arts - Education of Individuals With Multiple Disabilities
The College of Saint Rose
Albany, NY05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
College of Staten Island of The City University of New York
Staten Island, NY06.2016
Skills
- Group Leadership
- Activity Planning
- Individualized Instruction
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Licensed in New York City/ 7-12 English Lit/ K-12 Special Education
- IEP Familiarity
- Special Needs Support
- Proficient in Powerschool and Parentsquare
Timeline
Middle School English and Language Arts Teacher
New World Prep Charter School
02.2024 - Current
Special Education/Middle School ELA Teacher
Integration Charter School
08.2016 - 02.2024
Student Teacher
IS.72 The Police Officer Rocco Laurie School
02.2016 - 05.2016
Teaching Literacy -
Touro College
Bachelor of Arts - Education of Individuals With Multiple Disabilities
The College of Saint Rose
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
College of Staten Island of The City University of New York
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