Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet standards.
Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Special Education Teacher
NYCDOE PS 58Q
10.2002 - 06.2006
Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Collaborated with general education teacher to teach both special education and general education students in all subjects on a daily basis
Special Education Teacher
Floral Park Memorial High School
09.2001 - 06.2002
Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
Collaborated with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Special Education Teacher ICT
NYCDOE PS 63
09.1995 - 06.2001
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Instructed students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
Education
Professional Diploma - School Administration And Supervision
St. John's University
Jamaica, NY
12.2001
Master of Science - Reading Specialist K-12
St. John's University
Jamaica, NY
05.1998
Bachelor of Science - Elementary And Special Education K-12
St. John's University
Jamaica, NY
05.1995
Skills
CPR/AED Certified
School Administration and Supervision Licensed K-12
Certification
Licensed - School Administration and Supervision K-12
Licensed - Special education K-12
Licensed - Elementary - Common Branch K-6
CPR/AED and First Aid
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
NYCDOE PS 33Q
09.2006 - Current
Special Education Teacher
NYCDOE PS 58Q
10.2002 - 06.2006
Special Education Teacher
Floral Park Memorial High School
09.2001 - 06.2002
Special Education Teacher ICT
NYCDOE PS 63
09.1995 - 06.2001
Professional Diploma - School Administration And Supervision
St. John's University
Master of Science - Reading Specialist K-12
St. John's University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary And Special Education K-12
Special Education Teacher/Emotional Support Classroom/ Special Education Teacher/Therapeutic Classroom/Special Education Teacher Learning Support and Emotional Teacher at PITTSBURGH PUBLIC SCHOOLSSpecial Education Teacher/Emotional Support Classroom/ Special Education Teacher/Therapeutic Classroom/Special Education Teacher Learning Support and Emotional Teacher at PITTSBURGH PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Special Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT) and Special Education Teacher Support Services(SETTS) at Bilingual Care Inc, New York Therapy Placement Services (NYTPS), TEAM ESTEEM, Access to SuccessSpecial Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT) and Special Education Teacher Support Services(SETTS) at Bilingual Care Inc, New York Therapy Placement Services (NYTPS), TEAM ESTEEM, Access to Success