Diamond Wade
Bronx
Summary
Experienced Special Education Teacher dedicated to supporting diverse high school learners in creating inclusive environments for academic and personal success. Passionate about empowering students to reach their full potential, excited to bring skills and commitment to student growth to Millennium Art Academy.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
NYC Department of Education
01.2019 - Current
- Develop and implement IEPs for students with disabilities in grades 9–12
- Collaborate with general education teachers to modify curriculum and create inclusive lessons
- Support students in achieving academic, behavioral, and social-emotional goals
- Conduct assessments and provide targeted interventions based on data
- Communicate regularly with families and support teams to track student progress
Freelance Hair Stylist
Self-Employed
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
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 in Education -
Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY01.2020
Bachelor - Psychology
Queens College
Queens, NY01.2017
Associate Degree - undefined
Queensborough Community College
Queens, NY01.2015
High School Diploma - undefined
John Bowne High School
Flushing, NY01.2007
Skills
- Creation of tailored learning strategies
- IEP Planning and Compliance
- Effective classroom management
- Tailored teaching strategies
- Collaborative teaching
- Behavioral Intervention Strategies
- Student evaluation and progress tracking
- Culturally Responsive Teaching
- Parent involvement initiatives
- Experienced with Google Classroom
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.
- Spearheaded a co-teaching initiative with general education teachers, fostering inclusive classroom environments and reducing behavioral referrals.
- 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 in Education -
Brooklyn College
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