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Eva Furey

Farmingdale,USA

Summary

Dynamic Special Education Teaching Assistant with proven expertise in IEP implementation and behavior intervention plans at Connetquot School District. Skilled in utilizing assistive technology to enhance student engagement and progress monitoring. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, ensuring individualized care, and effectively collaborating with educators and specialists to achieve student success.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Teaching Assistant

CONNETQUOT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Bohemia, NY
09.2023 - Current
  • Supported an 8:1:3 and a 15:1 classroom, providing individualized care to students with emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs.
  • Assisted in implementing IEPs and special accommodations, including behavior intervention plans using ABA techniques.
  • Facilitated communication through visuals, sign language, AAC devices, and assistive technologies for nonverbal students.
  • Delivered modified curriculum tailored to students’ developmental and emotional levels in both classroom settings.
  • Collaborated with teachers and specialists (speech, OT, BCBA) to create a supportive and therapeutic classroom environment.
  • Provided one-on-one or small group support, addressing behavioral challenges and ensuring engagement.
  • Assisted with daily living skills (toileting, feeding, dressing) in a respectful manner.
  • Monitored and documented students’ progress, behaviors, and incidents, adjusting strategies with the team as needed.
  • Ensured a safe and structured environment, supervising students during non-instructional times such as transitions, lunch, and recess.

Assistant Teacher/ Floater

SCOPE EDUCATION SERVICES
Smithtown, NY
09.2022 - Current
  • Supervise children ages 4-5 in various schools and settings.
  • Support the Lead Teacher in effectively implementing a curriculum that is suitable for the age group of the students.
  • Offer continuous engagement, encouragement, and nurturing to all children.
  • Support the Lead Teacher in upholding the organization, appearance, and aesthetic of the assigned classroom, including bulletin boards, displays, storage areas, and overall cleanliness and daily setup/restoration of classroom areas.
  • Provide instructional reinforcement for individual students.
  • Assist teacher with classroom management and general supervision of the class.
  • Assist with administrative duties such as setting up equipment and preparing materials.
  • Attend to students' physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs.
  • Perform other duties as directed by the classroom teacher and school administration.

Assistant Teacher/ Floater

MID-ISLAND Y JCC
Plainview, NY
08.2019 - 12.2021
  • Supervise children ages 6 weeks through Pre-K.
  • Assist lead teachers in guiding children through daily learning activities.
  • Organize and maintain a clean and productive classroom.
  • Guide children to learn language, gain autonomy, interact socially, and enjoy physical activity.
  • Supply the children with opportunities to learn and grow through play that stimulates their development.
  • Supervise groups of children indoors, outdoors, and on school buses.
  • Identify the needs of each child while providing proper supervision to ensure safety.
  • Specialize in tending to routine classroom tasks, such as preparing art projects, setting up snacks and meals, and getting children to nap during appropriate times.
  • Log in attendance, temperatures, meals, diaper changes, nap times, and pictures throughout the day in the Tadpoles app.
  • Follow CDC and OCFS guidelines regarding child safety and childcare.
  • Assist in the Nursery School office as needed, such as copying, filing, answering phones, creating invoices, etc.

Special Education Teacher

MS244, THE NEW SCHOOL FOR LEADERSHIP AND THE ARTS
Bronx, NY
09.2017 - 06.2018
  • Collaborated with English Language Arts Lead Teacher to develop, organize and implement to provide an appropriate and inclusive learning environment for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students in my 12:1 and 12:1:1 Special Education ELA classes.
  • Differentiated activities and goals to meet each student's individual needs along with abilities.
  • Engaged in regular dialogue with parents, administrators, and various service providers to ensure student success inside and outside the classroom.
  • Coordinated and held annual and tri-annual IEP meetings with students, teachers and service providers.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans for classes of sixth, seventh, and eighth-grade students with speech impairment, emotional, behavioral and learning disabilities.
  • Developed individualized programs and curriculum based IEP recommendations for each student.
  • Prepared, administered and graded assessments and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
  • Uphold classroom management and discipline plan in a clear and consistent manner keeping students engaged and maintaining a safe learning environment.

Teaching Fellow

TEACHING FELLOWS
Bronx, NY
06.2017 - 08.2017
  • Worked towards a Transitional B certification to teach Special Education, Grades 7-12 from Hunter College.
  • Participated in a rigorous, Common Core-aligned training program utilizing continuous feedback and practice-based learning.
  • Received field training specializing in serving high-need populations.

Coordinator of Volunteer Services

JCC MANHATTAN
12.2015 - 05.2017
  • Evaluated existing and emerging volunteer needs within and outside the organization including but not limited to: grant reporting, telephone hotline, and volunteer web portal.
  • Coordinator between staff, volunteers, and organizations: Special Needs, 20's and 30's, Literacy and Math Tutoring Programs, Tweens/Teens, Center for Health and Wellness, Engage Jewish Service Corps., and 60+ Programming.
  • Facilitated and managed meetings among Program Directors to maximize efficacy within volunteer services.

Member Services Associate

JCC MANHATTAN
New York, NY
03.2010 - 12.2015
  • Served as the Liaison between Membership, Registration, Fitness Desk Staff and Marketing.
  • Assisted with enrollment, registration, refunds and special considerations for participants interested in health and wellness programs.
  • Conducted personalized tours of the facility, fielding of questions regarding memberships and the facilities in person, and through email or by phone.
  • Solicited, evaluated and addressed feedback in order to identify opportunities or problems in order to maintain the highest standards of customer service and the best membership environment possible.
  • Trained new staff.

Fitness Receptionist

JCC MANHATTAN
New York, NY
07.2006 - 03.2010
  • Provided an exceptional customer experience for members, non-members and VIP's through assistance with any issues, and proactively identifying potential problems for patrons.
  • Processed sales transactions and registrations for programs.
  • Responsible for the opening and closing of the fitness center, along with ensuring that equipment maintenance and repair schedules were followed.
  • Taught users the proper operation of fitness center equipment.

Assistant to the Senior Director of Health & Wellness Programming

JCC MANHATTAN
New York, NY
07.2008 - 01.2009
  • Assisted with planning Fitness and Wellness programs for open houses.
  • Provided editorial and administrative support for JCC program guide and website.
  • Evaluated, proofed, and approved all health club marketing materials before publication.
  • Collated, submitted, filed, and organized internal meeting demands, and payroll records.

ResHab

THE CENTER FOR FAMILY SUPPORT
New York, NY
04.2006 - 12.2007
  • Provided essential care for a 13-year-old boy with Down Syndrome.
  • Assisted with homework in reading, writing and development of communication skills.
  • Took the child to sporting, educational and recreational events and library visits.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

JOHN JAY COLLEGE
New York
06.2008

High School Diploma -

Grover Cleveland High School
Ridgewood
06.2004

Some College (No Degree) - Special Education

HUNTER COLLEGE, 30 Masters Credits
New York

Skills

  • IEP implementation
  • Behavior intervention plans
  • Assistive technology
  • Classroom management
  • Student engagement
  • Progress monitoring
  • Toileting assistance
  • Crisis intervention

Certification

  • New York State Teaching Assistant Certification, Level I
  • Applied for New York State Teaching Assistant Certification, Level III - Pending

Languages

English
Professional
Polish
Professional

Timeline

Special Education Teaching Assistant

CONNETQUOT SCHOOL DISTRICT
09.2023 - Current

Assistant Teacher/ Floater

SCOPE EDUCATION SERVICES
09.2022 - Current

Assistant Teacher/ Floater

MID-ISLAND Y JCC
08.2019 - 12.2021

Special Education Teacher

MS244, THE NEW SCHOOL FOR LEADERSHIP AND THE ARTS
09.2017 - 06.2018

Teaching Fellow

TEACHING FELLOWS
06.2017 - 08.2017

Coordinator of Volunteer Services

JCC MANHATTAN
12.2015 - 05.2017

Member Services Associate

JCC MANHATTAN
03.2010 - 12.2015

Assistant to the Senior Director of Health & Wellness Programming

JCC MANHATTAN
07.2008 - 01.2009

Fitness Receptionist

JCC MANHATTAN
07.2006 - 03.2010

ResHab

THE CENTER FOR FAMILY SUPPORT
04.2006 - 12.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

JOHN JAY COLLEGE

High School Diploma -

Grover Cleveland High School

Some College (No Degree) - Special Education

HUNTER COLLEGE, 30 Masters Credits

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