FALLON-GRACE A. WYNKOOP
Pine Bush,NY
Summary
Innovating and versatile special educator with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Teacher - 4/5 12:1:1 Special Class
Valley Central School District
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with classroom teacher to deliver instruction to a diverse group of students with varying degrees of abilities
- Created innovative lesson plans that engaged students and met state curriculum requirements as well as measurable IEP goals
- Conducted small group lessons tailored to student levels
- Distributed tasks and group lessons to classroom paraprofessionals
- Used positive behavior management strategies for classroom management.
NYS Certified Teaching Assistant
Pine Bush Central School District
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Developed and instructed whole class social-emotional lessons to each classroom once a week as per the districts Social Emotional Learning model
- Conducted small group, specialized lessons for students identified as having social-emotional and/or behavioral needs
- Worked alongside school social worker to support students in emotional or behavioral crisis situations
- Created whole school SEL projects to support and promote a positive school community.
Administrative Manager
Northgate Resorts (Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park)
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Liaison for home office human resources and accounting departments; assisting with HR functions and accounting processes
- Utilized interpersonal skills to effectively hire and manage a diverse, seasonal staff for various positions.
Program Assistant
SUNY Ulster Nursing Department
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Assisted faculty with student advisement and retention efforts, including the maintenance files
- Supported data collection, analysis, aggregation, and trending of data to assist with state reports
- Maintained contracts, scheduling of clinical rotations as well as maintenance of department website.
Confidential Office Administrator
Town of Rochester
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Collaborated with the Highway Superintendent to ensure the accuracy of critical accounting & business needs
- Successfully coordinated project management tasks (Construction permits, CHIPS procurement, FEMA payments, and bid proposals).
Education
B.S., Business, Management, & Economics (HR) -
Empire State University
A.A.S., Human Resource Management -
Herkimer College
M.S., Childhood Education 1st-6th /Students with Disabilities Birth-12th -
Long Island University
08.2024
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Differentiated Instruction
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Literacy Intervention/Science of Reading
Volunteer Experience
Pine Bush Elementary School PTA, Member, 2024-2025, Treasurer
Certification
Certifications
NYS Teaching Assistant Certification (Level 1)
NYS Initial Teacher Certification Childhood 1-6 (Pending Summer 2024)
NYS Students with Disabilities Certification Birth-12 (Pending Summer 2024)
Timeline
Student Teacher - 4/5 12:1:1 Special Class
Valley Central School District
01.2024 - 04.2024
NYS Certified Teaching Assistant
Pine Bush Central School District
01.2023 - 01.2024
Administrative Manager
Northgate Resorts (Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park)
01.2020 - 01.2023
Program Assistant
SUNY Ulster Nursing Department
01.2019 - 01.2020
Confidential Office Administrator
Town of Rochester
01.2015 - 01.2018
B.S., Business, Management, & Economics (HR) -
Empire State University
A.A.S., Human Resource Management -
Herkimer College
M.S., Childhood Education 1st-6th /Students with Disabilities Birth-12th -
Long Island University