Emily Nothem
Jamestown
Summary
Well-rounded and compassionate Special Education Teacher skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate special circumstances. Provides appropriate and individualized instruction to build foundations for lifelong learning. Develops, implements, and acts as teacher of record of Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Erie 2 Chautauqua Cattaraugus BOCES
02.2023 - 07.2025
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student progress and development.
- Conducted assessments to identify students' strengths and areas for improvement.
- Facilitated inclusive classroom environments promoting respect and cooperation among peers.
- Monitored behavior interventions to promote positive classroom conduct effectively.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
Special Education Teacher
Jefferson Middle School
01.2021 - 02.2023
- Managed and taught a 12:1:3 self-contained classroom.
- Built and executed on lesson plans ranging across all subject areas, including science, mathematics, and English.
- Managed paraprofessionals, working with students' individual needs, along with IEPs, FBAs, and BIPs.
- Introduced highly individualized lesson plans to accommodate various learning styles and needs among students.
- Actively became a part of the school community through the RTI Tier 2 team.
Education
Master's Degree - Curriculum and Instruction in Inclusive Education
SUNY Fredonia
05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Education
SUNY Fredonia
05.2021
Skills
- Classroom management
- Behavior interventions
- Collaboration with parents
- Data tracking
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Individualized instruction
Certification
- Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Initial Certification
- Students With Disabilities (Grades 1-6) Initial Certification
- NYSAA Administration Certification
Volunteer Experience
Stella Maris, Belize, Central America, 2021-01, Studied abroad to work with students with exceptionalities., Taught students with severe behavior needs, hard of hearing/deaf, among other exceptionalities., Created and implemented lessons for all students to participate in with minimal to no materials.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Erie 2 Chautauqua Cattaraugus BOCES
02.2023 - 07.2025
Special Education Teacher
Jefferson Middle School
01.2021 - 02.2023
Master's Degree - Curriculum and Instruction in Inclusive Education
SUNY Fredonia
Bachelor of Science - Education
SUNY Fredonia
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