Dori Levy
Norwalk,CT
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher experienced in both private and public settings. Focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Kindhearted and empathetic professional who is flexible and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, and IEPs catering to diverse learning abilities. Skilled in addressing student needs, ensuring children will thrive and develop in an adaptable educational atmosphere. Collaborative team member who works with related service providers and families to ensure that each child reaches their optimal success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Norwalk Public Schools
10.2019 - Current
- Case Manage over 60 service hours.
- Administer Academic Achievement Evaluations.
- Create and implement IEPs for students with Learning Disabilities.
- Promote positive learning environments using differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modify general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Evaluate student progress using various assessment methods.
- Provide targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Provide one-on-one support for students on the Autistic Spectrum.
- Coordinate with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students.
- Collaborate with related service providers, including BCBA and RBT
- Deliver effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Assist in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promote emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Coordinate and participate in meetings to share and analyze student performance data and effective intervention plans with colleagues and parents.
- Maintain accurate records of student performance, attendance, and IEP objectives to ensure compliance with federal regulations and school district policies.
- Establish a collaborative atmosphere by managing paraprofessionals
- Provide ongoing communication with parents/guardians regarding students progress, goals, and achievements in a timely manner.
- Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities focusing on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
Learning Specialist/One-on-One Special Educator
Carmel Academy
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Provided 1:1 support to students with learning disabilities in whole class and individual setting
- Provided academic and social support and executive functioning coaching in small groups
- Addressed and practiced self-advocacy skills
- Liason between school, family and related service providers
- Created and utilized modified lesson plans, test guides and activities to meet individualized student learning profiles.
- Collaborated with classroom teacher and therapists
- Provided carryover support to skills acquired in Speech and Occupational Therapy
- Develop and implement behavior modification plans
One-on-one Special Educator
Stephen Gaynor School
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Provided 1:1 support to a student with learning disabilities
- Liason between school, family and related service providers
- Modified curriculum to ensure students success
- Created and utilized modified handwriting paper to assist child with fine motor delays
- Collaborated with classroom teacher and therapists
- Accompany child to occupational therapy in order to carry over new skills in school
- Model appropriate language and social interactions
- Develop and implement behavior modification plans
Education
Master’s Degree of Science in Special Education -
Hunter College of the City University of New York
New York, NY05.2005
Bachelor of Science Degree in Special Education -
New York University
New York, NY05.2001
Skills
- IEP Creation and Implementation
- PPT Meeting Leader
- Small Group and Individualized Instruction
- Orton-Gillingham Trained
- Co-teaching
- Lesson Planning
- Differentiate Instruction
- Professional Collaboration
- Autism Spectrum Experience
- Academic and Progress Evaluations
- Progress Evaluations
Certification
- 165 - Connecticut Special Education Teacher Certification K-12
- Learning Theory & Applied Behavioral Analysis (Level 1)
- Orton-Gillingham Training Certification, 2020
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Norwalk Public Schools
10.2019 - Current
Learning Specialist/One-on-One Special Educator
Carmel Academy
08.2015 - 06.2018
One-on-one Special Educator
Stephen Gaynor School
01.2014 - 01.2015
Master’s Degree of Science in Special Education -
Hunter College of the City University of New York
Bachelor of Science Degree in Special Education -
New York University
- 165 - Connecticut Special Education Teacher Certification K-12
- Learning Theory & Applied Behavioral Analysis (Level 1)
- Orton-Gillingham Training Certification, 2020
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