Eleni Alfaro
Seaford,USA
Summary
Early Childhood & Special Education professional with experience delivering individualized instruction aligned to IEP goals, implementing evidence-based behavior supports, and partnering with families and multidisciplinary teams to promote student growth.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Itinerant Teacher
The Hagedorn Village School
Seaford, New York
01.2023 - Current
- Deliver direct, individualized instruction aligned with IEP goals using evidence-based strategies and developmentally appropriate practices
- Support students in the least restrictive environment by modeling and teaching social-emotional skills and classroom readiness
- Implement behavior-support plans (e.g., visual supports, token systems, social stories, and structured routines) to increase engagement and independence
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to adapt materials, modify tasks, and create accessible learning opportunities
- Coach families and caregivers on strategies to reinforce skills across home, school, and community settings
- Participate in IEP meetings and progress reviews; share data-driven updates with the team.
- Maintain detailed session notes, progress reports, and timely communication with service providers and families
- Enter grades and narrative comments in IEP Direct for each goal and objective during designated reporting periods
Special Education Teacher and Team Leader
Center for Infant and Toddler Development
Long Island, New York
01.2017 - 09.2021
- Provided 1:1 ABA instruction to children ages 0–3 in Early Intervention
- Attended IFSP/CPSE meetings and collaborate with families and providers to align services to student needs
- Prepared and delivered family training to support carryover of strategies and activities used during sessions
- Created a program book and instructional materials to support and measure child's progress, and implement achievable functional goals
- Administered assessments using VBMAP and designed ABA program based on results
Special Education Teacher
All About Kids
New York City, New York
05.2015 - 05.2016
- Provided ABA and special instruction to infants, toddlers and preschool students
- Provided services to children with developmental and physical disabilities
- Implementation of goals and objectives on IFSP/IEP in a variety of community settings, utilizing developmentally appropriate and effective practices
- Maintained regular and as-needed communication with parents to facilitate the seamless transition of instruction to the home environment, in collaboration with other disciplines.
- Ensured completion of written session notes and progress reports in a timely matter
- Observed and evaluated student's performance, social development, behavior and physical health
District Education Manager
Sylvan Learning Center
New York City, New York
07.2008 - 11.2015
- Designed individualized learning plans based on diagnostic assessments for students (Pre-K-College level)
- Supervised and trained Education Directors across NYC
- Analyzed student performance data to adjust instruction and improve outcomes
- Led parent conferences and collaborated with families to support student progress
- Oversaw staff development, onboarding, and ongoing professional training
- Managed daily operations including payroll, scheduling, and reporting systems
Substitute Teacher Grades K-5
Herricks Union Free School District
New Hyde Park, New York
09.2007 - 06.2008
- Assumed full responsibility for general and special education classrooms, ensuring continuity of instruction and maintaining a positive, productive learning environment
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of the Workshop Model, delivering mini-lessons that included a clear connection, explicit teaching point, active engagement, and purposeful link to independent practice
- Implemented teacher-created lesson plans across subject areas, adapting instruction as needed to meet diverse learning needs and support student success
- Maintained essential classroom operations, including administering assessments, taking attendance, managing daily routines, and monitoring student progress
Teacher
Votsi School of Foreign Languages
Thessaloniki, Greece
09.2006 - 06.2007
- Delivered English as a Second Language instruction to students from ages 4-15
- Utilized multisensory teaching strategies to support language acquisition and comprehension
- Integrated real-life connections and project-based activities to enhance engagement
- Monitored student progress and provided regular reports to support long-term learning goals
Teacher
Saint Nicholas Pre-Kindergarten
Flushing, New York
09.2004 - 06.2006
- Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of individual students and small groups
- Designed and implemented developmentally appropriate lessons in early literacy and math
- Created engaging learning centers to promote language, cognitive, and social development
- Fostered a structured and supportive classroom environment through play-based learning
Education
Master of Science - Students with Disabilities
Mercy College
Bronx, New York05-2012
Master of Science in Education - Early Childhood Education
Saint John’s University
Jamaica, New York05-2006
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Saint John’s University
Jamaica, New York08-2003
Skills
- Classroom accommodations
- Inclusion strategies
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Collaborative teaching
- Emotional support
- Social skills training
- Data collection
- Progress monitoring
- Functional behavior assessment
- IEP implementation
- Parent communications
- Parent-teacher collaboration
Certification
- New York State Professional, Early Childhood Education, (Birth-Grade 2)
- New York State Professional, Childhood Education, (Grades 1-6)
- New York State Professional, Students with Disabilities, (Birth-Grade 2)
- ABA Competency Program (Tier 2)
Timeline
Special Education Itinerant Teacher
The Hagedorn Village School
01.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher and Team Leader
Center for Infant and Toddler Development
01.2017 - 09.2021
Special Education Teacher
All About Kids
05.2015 - 05.2016
District Education Manager
Sylvan Learning Center
07.2008 - 11.2015
Substitute Teacher Grades K-5
Herricks Union Free School District
09.2007 - 06.2008
Teacher
Votsi School of Foreign Languages
09.2006 - 06.2007
Teacher
Saint Nicholas Pre-Kindergarten
09.2004 - 06.2006
Master of Science in Education - Early Childhood Education
Saint John’s University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Saint John’s University
Master of Science - Students with Disabilities
Mercy College