Faith Way
Goshen,NY
Summary
Proactive professional with 10+ years of experience and a proven knowledge of classroom management, special-needs instruction, training and development. Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the Special Education Teacher role at your school.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Itinerant Teacher
All About Kids
09.2023 - Current
- Developed effective behavior management plans, resulting in reduced negative behaviors and increased instructional time for all students.
- Assisted general education teachers in adapting curriculum materials, making content accessible for special education students within inclusive settings.
- Increased parent involvement by maintaining open lines of communication and collaborating on intervention strategies.
Special Education Teacher-Consultant
Kingston City School District
08.2019 - 08.2022
- Supported students with disabilities who are enrolled in general education classes
- Provided direct and/or indirect instructional support to students and their teachers
- Pushed into classrooms to assure that each student receives specified minutes of direct or indirect support as stated in IEP
- Ensured that all test modifications are met for each student on caseload
- Worked closely with General Education teacher to ensure maximum success for each student
- Worked with students both individually and in small groups
- Participated in writing IEPs, including parent review meetings and CSE meetings
- Implemented existing IEPs for students
- Utilized multiple individual and class behavior management strategies
- Differentiated instruction to meet needs of all students, while incorporating technology and literature into lessons that encourage higher order thinking
- Provided open line of communication with parents/guardians to provide progress and feedback .
Special Education Teacher-Self Contained
Kingston City School District
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Prepared and implemented Common Core lessons for ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies, including whole/small group lessons
- Utilized Interactive White Board and desktop technology to access and deliver direct, inquiry, and cooperative based lessons
- Provided open line of communication with parents/guardians to provide progress and feedback
- Participated in writing IEPs, including parent review meetings and CSE meetings
- Implemented existing IEPs for students
- Utilized multiple individual and class behavior management strategies
- Differentiated instruction to meet needs of all students, while incorporating technology and literature into lessons that encourage higher order thinking .
Special Education Teacher-Integrated
Easter Seals/Project Excel
05.2013 - 06.2016
- Set up cooperative teaching experience prior to student's introduction and throughout their time in environment
- Utilized SMART Board, SMART table, and desktop technology to access and deliver direct, inquiry, and cooperative based lessons
- Provided open line of communication with parents/guardians to provide progress and feedback
- Participated in reviews for IEPs, including parent review meetings and CPSE meetings
- Implemented existing IEPs and 504 plans for students
- Utilized multiple individual and class behavior management strategies
- Differentiated instruction to meet needs of all students, while incorporating technology and literature into lessons that encourage higher order thinking .
Education
Master of Science - General Education/Special Education
MOUNT SAINT MARY COLLEGE
330 Powell Ave Newburgh NY12.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science
MOUNT SAINT MARY COLLEGE
330 Powell Ave Newburgh NY05.2010
Skills
- Strong Technology Skills
- Patience
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Classroom Accommodations
- Literacy Intervention
- Speech-Language Collaboration
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Inclusion Strategies
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
Additional Information
- CERTIFICATIONS , New York State Professional Certification Childhood Education Grades 1-6 New York State Professional Certification Students with Disabilities Grades 1-6 New York State Professional Certification Students with Disabilities Birth-2
Timeline
Special Education Itinerant Teacher
All About Kids
09.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher-Consultant
Kingston City School District
08.2019 - 08.2022
Special Education Teacher-Self Contained
Kingston City School District
08.2016 - 06.2019
Special Education Teacher-Integrated
Easter Seals/Project Excel
05.2013 - 06.2016
Master of Science - General Education/Special Education
MOUNT SAINT MARY COLLEGE
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science
MOUNT SAINT MARY COLLEGE
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