Erin Hart
Victor,NY
Summary
Positive and upbeat with a successful background in elementary education employment, including experience with students with disabilities and English language learners. Adept at connecting with children and designing instruction that helps students make academic, social, emotional and behavioral progress.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Victor Central School District
Victor, NY
07.2023 - Current
- Develop and implement individualized lesson plans aligned with IEPs (Individualized Education Programs) and state learning standards.
- Differentiate instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, cognitive abilities, and behavioral needs.
- Utilize research-based teaching strategies and assistive technology to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Foster a structured and supportive classroom environment that promotes positive behavior, independence, and social-emotional growth.
- Implement behavior management strategies, including FBAs (Functional Behavior Assessments) and BIPs (Behavior Intervention Plans), to support student success.
- Conduct ongoing formative and summative assessments to track student progress and adjust instructional strategies accordingly.
- Stay current with best practices in special education through professional development, workshops, and collaboration with colleagues.
- Write, update, and implement IEPs in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, including related service providers, families, and administrators.
- Monitor student progress toward IEP goals, collect data, and adjust instruction as needed.
- Conduct and participate in IEP meetings, ensuring compliance with federal and state special education laws.
Kindergarten Teacher, English as a New Language
Victor Central School District
Victor, NY
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Teach students with varying levels of English proficiency from entering to commanding across four Kindergarten classrooms and one Pre-Kindergarten classroom.
- Collaborate with general education classroom teachers and other faculty members to coordinate differentiated instruction, specifically in the areas of reading and writing.
- Work to prepare students for various sections of the upcoming NYSESLAT by developing and providing engaging lessons.
- Foster positive relationships with students and encourage them every step of the way.
Student Teacher, 1st Grade
Victor Central School District
Victor, NY
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Successfully created and provided differentiated, engaging instruction that aligned with NYS standards in all general subjects (ELA, math, science, and social studies) to 19 students.
- Worked cooperatively and productively with mentor teacher in planning, supporting, and providing instruction.
- Cultivated a positive classroom environment that encouraged learning and promoted student growth while developing excellent rapport with each student.
- Assisted with the completion of progress reports and parent-teacher conferences to keep parents informed on children's academic performance.
- Demonstrated commitment to continued learning by actively participating in professional development opportunities, staff and departmental meetings.
Teacher's Aide, 12:1:3 Inclusive Classroom
Victor Central School District
Victor, NY
10.2016 - 08.2022
- Worked with individual students and small groups of students to reinforce learning material or skills introduced and outlined by the certified classroom teacher.
- Performed assigned non-instructional duties, such as lunch and restroom assistance to students with various disabilities.
- Assisted as directed by the classroom teacher in an effort to successfully maintain students with special needs in an integrated setting as determined by IEP.
- Maintained a safe classroom working environment.
- Participated in workshops and in-service training to update job-related skills.
- Substituted in other classrooms as requested.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Roberts Wesleyan University
Rochester, NY 12.2022
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Finger Lakes Community College
Canandaigua, NY12.2002
Skills
- Relationship building
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Team collaboration
Certification
New York State Initial Certification (anticipated 2023)
- Childhood Education Grades 1-6
- Students with Disabilities
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Victor Central School District
07.2023 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher, English as a New Language
Victor Central School District
01.2023 - 06.2023
Student Teacher, 1st Grade
Victor Central School District
09.2022 - 12.2022
Teacher's Aide, 12:1:3 Inclusive Classroom
Victor Central School District
10.2016 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science -
Roberts Wesleyan University
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Finger Lakes Community College