Diamond Wade
Bronx,NY
Summary
Special Education Teacher with 6 years of experience in District 75 supporting students with significant learning and developmental needs. Skilled in IEP development, behavior intervention, and data-driven instruction. Currently applying expertise in an inclusive setting while continuing to support diverse learners.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
NYC Department of Education
Bronx, NY
01.2019 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans (IEPs) tailored to diverse student needs and learning styles
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to design and deliver effective support strategies for students with disabilities
- Supported students in achieving academic, behavioral, and social-emotional goals through differentiated instruction
- Conducted assessments and used data to inform targeted interventions and monitor student progress
- Communicated regularly with families and support staff to provide updates and strengthen home–school connections
- Delivered specialized instruction in a District 75 setting for 6 years, supporting students with significant learning and developmental needs
- Improved student goal attainment as measured by IEP progress reports
- Increased student engagement through differentiated instructional strategies
Freelance Hair Stylist
Self-Employed
Bronx, NY
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Provided hairstyling services including braiding, twisting, washing, and blow-drying
- Managed client appointments and maintained a loyal customer base
- Operated independently with strong time management and communication skills
Cashier
Burger King
Queens, NY
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Provided customer service in a high-volume fast food environment
- Handled cash and POS transactions accurately
- Maintained cleanliness and efficiency in work area
Education
Master of Science - Education
Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NYBachelor - Psychology
Queens College
Queens, NYAssociate Degree - undefined
Queensborough Community College
Queens, NYHigh School Diploma - undefined
John Bowne High School
Flushing, NYSkills
- Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Development & Compliance
- Differentiated Instruction & Scaffolded Learning Strategies
- Classroom Management & Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)
- Data-Driven Instruction & Progress Monitoring
- Student Assessment & Evaluation
- Crisis Prevention & De-escalation Techniques
- Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Strategies
- Collaborative & Co-Teaching Practices
- Culturally Responsive Teaching
- Family Engagement & Parent Communication
- Multilingual Learner (ELL) Support
- Google Classroom & Educational Technology
Accomplishments
- Instruction & Student Achievement
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans (IEPs) for over 60 students, leading to measurable academic and behavioral improvements across diverse learning disabilities.
- Increased student reading proficiency annually through data-driven interventions and personalized instructional strategies.
- Collaboration & Leadership
- Spearheaded a co-teaching initiative with general education teachers, fostering inclusive classroom environments and reducing behavioral referrals.
- Family & Community Engagement
- Established a parent support network.
Certification
NYS Students With Disabilities (Grades 7–12) – Generalist, Initial Certificate
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
NYC Department of Education
01.2019 - Current
Freelance Hair Stylist
Self-Employed
01.2013 - 01.2019
Cashier
Burger King
01.2009 - 01.2013
Bachelor - Psychology
Queens College
Associate Degree - undefined
Queensborough Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
John Bowne High School
Master of Science - Education
Brooklyn College