Elizabeth Brenner
Smithtown,NY
Summary
Well-rounded and compassionate Special Education Teacher skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and creating effective lesson plans. Strengths include knowledge of multisensory teaching techniques, understanding of literacy development, and ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. Provides appropriate and individualized instruction to build foundations for lifelong learning.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dyslexia Specialist
Self - Employed
Smithtown, NY
02.2019 - Current
- Delivered virtual 1:1 specialized instruction to children with dyslexia, enhancing their reading and comprehension skills.
- Utilize evidence-based strategies including Orton-Gillingham, Wilson Reading, EBLI- Speech to print, Visualizing & Verbalizing, and Releasing Writers
- Developed and implemented customized instructional strategies tailored to individual student needs, promoting academic growth.
- Documented all client interactions, including assessments and progress reports, ensuring accurate tracking of student development and goal achievement.
Special Education Teacher
Accompsett and Dogwood Elementary
Smithtown, NY
04.2021 - 08.2024
- Delivered targeted instruction in small groups, enhancing individual student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Implemented Wilson Reading System to enhance literacy skills.
- Collaborated with service providers, teachers, and parents to create effective learning strategies.
- Participated in CSE and RTI meetings to report on progress towards IEP goals.
- Maintained comprehensive records of student progress and conducted formal assessments to inform instructional adjustments and IEP reviews.
- Employed educational technology and innovative techniques to enhance differentiated instruction, catering to diverse learning needs.
Building Substitute Teacher
Smithtown Central School District
Smithtown, New York
2021 - 2022
- Implemented daily lesson plans in K-5 classrooms, adapting strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Maintained classroom consistency through effective management routines.
Leave Replacement Special Education Teacher
Woodhull Intermediate School
Huntington, NY
10.2019 - 03.2021
- Designed and delivered engaging lessons for in-person, hybrid, and remote instruction, enhancing student participation and learning outcomes
- Tracked student progress and contributed insights during CSE meetings to support individualized education plans
Special Education and ENL Teacher - Probationary
P.S 76 William Hallet
Astoria, NY
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Worked in an ICT model collaborating with General Education Teacher
- Provided modifications for Special Education Students and English Language Learners
- Prepared students for NYS Standardized Testing and NYESLAT
- Created and implemented Behavioral Intervention Plans
Special Education Teacher 11th Grade Collaborative & 12th Grade Resource Room
Wantagh High School
Wantagh, NY
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Modified curriculum assessments and homework for special education students in Marine Biology.
- Delivered project-based learning to enhance student-centered instruction and critical thinking skills.
- Collaborated with parents, content area teachers, support staff, and administrators to develop transition plans.
Resource Room Teacher - Grades K-3
Wantagh Elementary School
Wantagh, NY
01.2012 - 06.2012
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to implement strategies enhancing student engagement and understanding.
- Maintained comprehensive records of student progress and administered assessments per triennial review requirements.
Resource Room Teacher
All About Kids Agency - Maria Regina School
Seaford, NY
09.2007 - 02.2009
- Facilitated small group sessions to achieve IEP goals.
- Developed individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate support strategies in classrooms.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored to specific learning objectives.
Education
M.S. - Childhood Education and Students with Disabilities
Mercy College
B.A. - Psychology
Queens College
Skills
- Orton-Gillingham provider
- Wilson Reading provider
- Student progress monitoring
- Comprehension strategies
- Behavior Intervention Plan development
- Proficient in Google Applications
Volunteer Experience
- Smithtown Children’s Foundation
- St. Martin of Tours Summer Youth
- St. Patricks Church Eucharistic Minister
Certification
Students with Disabilities All Grades K-12, TESOL K-12, Wilson Levels 1-6 Certification, Orton-Gillingham Trained, EBLI Certified,Columbia University Teachers College Reading and Writing Workshop Training, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Certification, Algebra for All, Applied Behavior Analysis Training, Nassau/Suffolk County Tier 1 ABA certification
Professional References
- Furnished upon request
Technology Experience
- Hybrid & fully remote teaching, synchronous and asynchronous instruction
- Trained and experienced in Google Classroom, Google Meets, Google Forms, Google Docs, Google Hangouts, Google Slides, Zoom, breakout rooms, Kami, Screencastify, Doceri, Jamboard, Awwap, Padlet, Nearpod, XtraMath, Reading A-Z, Quizziz, Flipgrid, Peardeck, Class Dojo, Discovery Education
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Accompsett and Dogwood Elementary
04.2021 - 08.2024
Leave Replacement Special Education Teacher
Woodhull Intermediate School
10.2019 - 03.2021
Dyslexia Specialist
Self - Employed
02.2019 - Current
Special Education and ENL Teacher - Probationary
P.S 76 William Hallet
09.2018 - 06.2019
Special Education Teacher 11th Grade Collaborative & 12th Grade Resource Room
Wantagh High School
09.2014 - 06.2015
Resource Room Teacher - Grades K-3
Wantagh Elementary School
01.2012 - 06.2012
Resource Room Teacher
All About Kids Agency - Maria Regina School
09.2007 - 02.2009
Building Substitute Teacher
Smithtown Central School District
2021 - 2022
M.S. - Childhood Education and Students with Disabilities
Mercy College
B.A. - Psychology
Queens College