Eboni N Furr
Special Education Teacher
District Heights,MD
Summary
Organized Special Education successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Certified and licensed in New Jersey and recognized as highly qualified educator. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
English Inclusion Teacher
Capital City Public Charter School
Washington DC
08.2018 - Current
- The primary focus is classroom instruction as well as social and emotional development.
- In this position it is imperative to ensure that Capital City is compliant with all Special Education regulations and timelines.
- As an Inclusion Teacher, I am responsible for scaffolding activities and differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all students, not just the special education students.
- Furthermore, I provide direct support to students in a classroom by delivering instruction and ensuring learning through a variety of co-teaching models and strategies.
Lead Social Studies Teacher
Lady Liberty Academy Charter School
Newark, NJ
08.2015 - 06.2018
- As the Middle School Social Studies Teacher, I am responsible for the instruction of students in Grades 6-8, which includes, World Civilizations, US History and Civics.
- It is imperative for lessons to include a variety of instructional strategies to provide equity and excellence to students of all ability levels.
- Along with teaching I am Advisor of the Lady Liberty Academy Chapter of the Nation Junior Honor Society, Mock Trial and Cheerleading Assistant Coach.
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
Grade Inclusion Teacher
Louise A Spencer Renewal School, Newark Public Schools
09.2013 - 06.2015
- As the Sixth Grade Inclusion Teacher at Louise A Spencer it was a must to collaborate with the general education teacher or multiple teachers to plan and present lesson plans, create assessments and make sure the needs of all students in the classroom were being met.
- While the majority of focus was on planning for the special education students in mind, the goal of an inclusion classroom is to keep special education students from feeling singled out.
- As an inclusion teacher my instruction included scaffolding activities and differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all students, not just the special education students.
Social Studies Teacher
Patrick F. Healy Middle School, East Orange Public School
09.2011 - 06.2013
- During my time at Patrick F.
- Healy Middle School, it was my professional responsibility provide specialized learning experiences and supervision of students with disabilities in a supportive and positive classroom climate that developed in each student the skills, attitudes, and knowledge to meet and exceed the State Core Curriculum Content Standards as outlined in the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for the student, using approved curricula and directives of the school.
- To ensure achieving academic excellence, it was imperative that as the Special Education Teacher(Self-Contained) I work collaboratively with other members of the school staff, particularly the Child Study Team, and with parents of each student.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ 12.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - History
Kean University
Union, NJ 01.2007 - 06.2011
Skills
Conflict resolution techniques
undefinedTimeline
Master of Science - Counseling
New Jersey City University
12.2021 - Current
English Inclusion Teacher
Capital City Public Charter School
08.2018 - Current
Lead Social Studies Teacher
Lady Liberty Academy Charter School
08.2015 - 06.2018
Grade Inclusion Teacher
Louise A Spencer Renewal School, Newark Public Schools
09.2013 - 06.2015
Social Studies Teacher
Patrick F. Healy Middle School, East Orange Public School
09.2011 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Arts - History
Kean University
01.2007 - 06.2011
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