FUNMILAYO ONAGHISE
Summary
Experienced Special Education Student Teacher/substitute Teacher with excellent communication and coordination skills demonstrated by over 6years of experience working with students with diverse disability across K-2, and 1-6 academic grade levels. Caring and professional with tireless commitment to assisting students in developing skills and behaviors that improve overall learning culture and achieving various academic goals .
Dedicated to creating a classroom environment that encourages social and emotional growth through the implementation of effective school Recommended Evidence Based Practice. Specialize in providing personalized attention in a safe supportive setting.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
NYC Department Of Education
PS 138 Samuel Randall, 2060 Lafayette Ave Bronx NY, NY
01.2023 - Current
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
NYC Department Of Education P.S 146
P.S. 146 Edward Colli968 Cauldwell Bronx, NY
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Long-term assignment in acting as a lead teacher in a self-contained classroom of classroom radio 12;1;1.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Reviewed curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
Sunday School Teacher
Christ Embassy Church
NY, NY NY
09.2005 - Current
- Maintained a child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities.
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving appropriate to children's development levels.
- Communicated with children in developmentally appropriate way.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for children.
Lead Pre-K Teacher
South Bronx Head Start
1458 Webster Ave, Bronx, NY 10456 NY, NY
01.2019 - 09.2020
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Certified Teacher Assistant
Volunteer Of America BELC
Bronx, NY
01.2017 - 08.2018
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Hunter College of The City University of New York
New York, NY12.2023
Master of Arts - Philosophy
Olabisi Onabanjo University
Ogun State Nigeria07.2008
Skills
- Reading rescue Trained
- Special Education
- IEP Understanding
- Relationship building and management
- Computer skills and Fine Arts
- Curriculum implementation
- Teamwork and goal-oriented
- School Safety and Security compliance
Certification
- NYC substitute Teacher certificate ....... 2019·
- NYSTCE Educating all Students (EAS) (Passed) ....2022·
- NYSTCE Multiple student Exams (Passed).............2023
- NYSTCE Science and language Art (Passed) ............2023
- NYS Assistant Teacher Certificate...............................2017
- Child Abuse Identification and Reporting Certificate
- School Violence Intervention and Prevention certificate
- Dignity for All Student ACT( DASA) certificate
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
NYC Department Of Education
01.2023 - Current
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
NYC Department Of Education P.S 146
01.2022 - 09.2022
Lead Pre-K Teacher
South Bronx Head Start
01.2019 - 09.2020
Certified Teacher Assistant
Volunteer Of America BELC
01.2017 - 08.2018
Sunday School Teacher
Christ Embassy Church
09.2005 - Current
Master of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Hunter College of The City University of New York
Master of Arts - Philosophy
Olabisi Onabanjo University
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