Elizabeth Raymond
Education
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with a focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in the design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience, and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Algebra II and Special Education Teacher
KIPP Atlanta Collegiate
Atlanta , GA
10.2020 - 05.2022
- Planned lessons and provided direct instruction for ICT and small-group Algebra II class
- Consulted and collaborated with staff around student learning styles, differentiated instruction, and curricula modifications
- Developed and managed over 20+ IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement and record student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Special Education Teacher
NYC Department of Education
Queens , NY
09.2017 - 09.2020
- Engaged students with diverse instructional techniques and technological options.
- Collaborate with General Education Teacher on developing differentiated lesson plans in order to engage all students.
- Consulted and collaborated with staff around student learning styles, differentiated instruction, and curricula modifications which resulted in 80% graduation rate for scholars with IEPs.
- Developed IEP goals and objectives and completed related documentation accurately.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
Permanent Substitute Teacher
P.S. 92
Brooklyn , NY
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
- Assisted students with assignments by explaining core concepts and promoting critical thinking.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Administered standardized assessments with strict requirements and documented information in permanent records
Mental Health Worker
NSLIJ- Zucker Hillside Hospital
Glen Oaks , NY
01.2015 - 06.2016
- Guided patients through short- and long-term goal setting, focusing attention on realistic, positive targets
- Perform all patient-related tasks, upon Nurses' directives, and provided overall support to assigned Unit
- Worked effectively to accomplish daily objectives and meet long-term goals of patients
- Evaluated patients based on mental and physical parameters discovered through interviews and standardized assessments.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
Case Planner
Safe Space
Far Rockaway , NY
10.2014 - 01.2015
- Provided case planning for 85 caseloads of families referred through ACS, by implementing case counseling and various other casework tools in order to support families in building stronger family/parenting skills, to prevent future ACS involvement
- Conduct monthly visits with families, and service providers, while monitoring children's progress and safety
- Kept case history records updated in NYS database, and prepared regular reports
- Led group counseling sessions to provide support in such areas as grief, stress, or chemical dependency.
- Shared responsibilities with team members to direct permanency planning of each child.
- Made court appearances and gave testimonies.
- Located resources and make referrals to provide aid to families and children
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement
Education
M.S. Ed. - Education
Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY05.2019
U.S. Army - 74D-Chemical, Biological, Radiological, & Nuclear
United States Army
Fort Leonard Wood, MO12.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
The College of New Rochelle
New Rochelle, NY05.2013
Skills
- Microsoft: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Critical and Creative Thinking
- Data Management
- Instructional Strategies
- Classroom Management
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Google Applications
Certification
First Aid and CPR certified, HAZMAT certified, and NYS Initial Teacher Certification 7-12 Special Education.
Petey Greene volunteer tutoring young adults in Math.
Support the academic goals of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people by providing Math tutoring.
Timeline
Algebra II and Special Education Teacher
KIPP Atlanta Collegiate
10.2020 - 05.2022
Special Education Teacher
NYC Department of Education
09.2017 - 09.2020
Permanent Substitute Teacher
P.S. 92
06.2016 - 06.2017
Mental Health Worker
NSLIJ- Zucker Hillside Hospital
01.2015 - 06.2016
Case Planner
Safe Space
10.2014 - 01.2015
M.S. Ed. - Education
Long Island University
U.S. Army - 74D-Chemical, Biological, Radiological, & Nuclear
United States Army
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
The College of New Rochelle
First Aid and CPR certified, HAZMAT certified, and NYS Initial Teacher Certification 7-12 Special Education.
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