Dolette Buchanan
Queens,New York
Summary
Well-rounded and compassionate Special Education Teacher skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate special circumstances. Provides appropriate and individualized instruction to build foundations for lifelong learning. Develops, implements and acts as teacher of record of Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
New City Department of Education
Brooklyn, NY
09.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.
Teacher /Director
Bedford Stuyvesant Family Health Center
Brooklyn, NY
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Facilitated team-building activities among faculty members to foster greater collaboration within the school community.
- Coordinated with central office personnel to ensure successful implementation of curriculum initiatives.
- Reviewed existing curricula to ensure alignment with state standards and local objectives.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
UPK Head Teacher
Brooklyn Chinese-American Association
Brooklyn, NY
09.2017 - 09.2020
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to address any issues or concerns related to the educational program.
- Organized parent-teacher conferences as needed for student assessment purposes.
- Collaborated with other administrators in developing strategies for improving student achievement levels.
- Provided leadership in creating a culture of respect, trust, collaboration, collaboration among faculty members.
Education
Master Extention - Extention in Special Education
College of St Rose, Center Integration/ Training
Bronx06-2021
Masters Extention - Speakers of Other Language
College of St Vincent/Integration And Training
Bronx, New York06-2021
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY06-2010
Skills
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Behavior Modifications
- Differentiated Instruction
- Data Collection
Certification
- Students with Disabilities Birth to 2nd Grade
- Early Childhood Development Birth to 2nd Grade
- Family and Consumer Science 6th to 12th Grade
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
New City Department of Education
09.2021 - Current
Teacher /Director
Bedford Stuyvesant Family Health Center
09.2020 - 06.2021
UPK Head Teacher
Brooklyn Chinese-American Association
09.2017 - 09.2020
Master Extention - Extention in Special Education
College of St Rose, Center Integration/ Training
Masters Extention - Speakers of Other Language
College of St Vincent/Integration And Training
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York