Eridania Tejada
New York,NY
Summary
A few months ago, while I was saying goodbye to my class for the day, a former student yelled from the crowd: "Best teacher ever! " At that moment, her appreciation for my work felt like winning the most prestigious award. My heart knows why I teach
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
PS /IS 187 Hudson Cliffs School
09.2024 - Current
- Special Education Teacher in a kindergarten ICT class.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for all students by providing systematic explicit specific instruction in reading and math.
ELEMENTARY TEACHER
PS 94 Kings College Place
01.2013 - 08.2024
- General education teacher in a First-Grade ICT class
- In previous years, I have worked as a general education teacher in Second Grade and Kindergarten
- Synergize with my co-teacher in the ICT classroom
- Our First Grade class had the most correctly answered questions on the IXL Learning App in our grade
- Engage with colleagues and supervisors in discussions about instructional practices and grade monthly activities
Special Education Itinerant TEACHER (SEIT)
Comprehensive Kids Developmental School
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Provided special education differentiated instruction to preschool students with a disability in a general education setting
- Shared responsibility with the classroom teacher to meet the students with IEP-specific needs
- Wrote new Individualized quarterly and annual goals for the student Individualized Education Plan, and participated in CPSE meetings
Education
Master of Science - Education & Special Education
Touro College
New York, NY06.2009
Bachelors of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
The City College of New York(CUNY)
06.2001
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans
- Small group instruction
- Co-teaching experience
- Lesson planning
- Collaborative teamwork
- Data management
Certification
- TEACHING LICENSE, Birth-Grade 2 Professional Certificate Early Childhood Education
- TEACHING LICENSE, Birth-Grade 2 Professional Certificate Early Childhood Education Students with Disabilities
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
PS /IS 187 Hudson Cliffs School
09.2024 - Current
ELEMENTARY TEACHER
PS 94 Kings College Place
01.2013 - 08.2024
Special Education Itinerant TEACHER (SEIT)
Comprehensive Kids Developmental School
01.2008 - 01.2013
Bachelors of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
The City College of New York(CUNY)
Master of Science - Education & Special Education
Touro College
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