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Hannah Cappuccino

Ellicottville

Summary

Experienced Special Education teacher with expertise in student-centered pedagogy for diverse learners. Demonstrated leadership in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives and anti-bias curriculum advocacy. Skilled in creating inclusive classroom experiences through varied instructional strategies, and differentiation. Recognized for collaborative approach, adaptability, and focus on critical thinking, open-mindedness, compassion, and strong communication skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

DEIB Coordinator

The Gillen Brewer School
07.2021 - Current
  • Part-time consulting work which occurs remotely, with scheduled on-site visits, in New York City, throughout the school year.
  • Analyze curriculum, policies, school materials, and teaching practices using a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging lens and lead workshops for the staff.
  • Meet frequently with administrative staff to implement goals throughout the year and establish long-term plans.
  • Organize a DEIB working group of volunteer staff to discuss challenging topics and work on tasks.
  • Inventory and supply resources to use in the classroom, such as toys, visuals, and books, and create a database of diverse and inclusive books in the school library.
  • Attended many professional development opportunities, including the NYSAIS People of Color Conference.
  • Collaborated with Martha Haakmat LLC to facilitate workshops for staff.

Preschool Special Education Teacher

The Children's League
05.2024 - 06.2025
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
  • Implemented a Total Communication Approach with nonverbal students including, using words, ASL signs, pictures, songs, and gestures to help students' communication and expand language skills.
  • Collaborated with parents and guardians to support student development and address concerns.
  • Implemented engaging, hands-on learning activities to promote social and emotional development.
  • Utilized various assessment tools to evaluate student performance and inform instructional decisions.
  • Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged inclusivity and active participation.
  • Created Individualized Education Plans to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, with methods and accommodations to support the goals.
  • Implemented behavior management techniques tailored to meet the specific needs of each student, promoting a positive learning environment conducive to academic success.

Educational Consultant

Self-Employed
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Guided families on the best ways to support their children at school and home.
  • Advocated for children at school by attending meetings with the administration and communicating with teachers and outside providers.
  • Created educational plans, behavior charts, and schedules, assisting with curriculum reinforcement via tutoring.
  • Developed a virtual tutoring system for each child using Google Meet and individual Google Classrooms.
  • Remote

Head Teacher

The Gillen Brewer School
07.2015 - 06.2022
  • Taught various subject areas, such as literacy, writing, math, read-aloud, and social studies, in whole and small groups with differentiated instruction.
  • Developed individualized education plans (IEPs) tailored to student needs and learning goals.
  • Fostered positive and trusting relationships with students, parents, and staff members.
  • Utilized various curriculums and programs: Preventing Academic Failure (Orton-Gillingham), Fountas and Pinnell assessments, Lexile Levels, The Writing Revolution, Singapore Math: Math-in Focus, and the NYS Common Core Standards.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies to enhance classroom engagement, student confidence, independence, and achieve of goals, while minimizing disruptions.
  • Wrote comprehensive Mid-Year and End-of-Year Reports based on student goals, assessments, data collection, and student work samples.
  • Adapted lesson plans to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities, fostering an inclusive environment.
  • Attended and participated in professional development: Positive Behavior Intervention Systems, Collaborative Problem Solving, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, Social Thinking, and Zones of Regulation.
  • Worked collaboratively with the psychiatrist, occupational therapist, and speech-language pathologists on the class teaching team.

Education

Education

Hobart And William Smith Colleges
Geneva, NY
05-2015

Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies And Education

William Smith College
Geneva, NY
05-2014

Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Project coordination
  • Critical thinking
  • Lesson planning and implementation
  • Classroom management
  • Motivating students
  • Behavior management
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Collaborative teaching and learning
  • Child development
  • Understanding of neurodiversity, neurodivergent thinkers, and people with disabilities
  • Anti-bias and anti-racist pedagogical knowledge

Certification

  • NYS Childhood Education (Grades 1 through 6), 2015
  • NYS Children with Disabilities (Grades 1 through 6), 2015

Timeline

Preschool Special Education Teacher

The Children's League
05.2024 - 06.2025

Educational Consultant

Self-Employed
01.2022 - 01.2023

DEIB Coordinator

The Gillen Brewer School
07.2021 - Current

Head Teacher

The Gillen Brewer School
07.2015 - 06.2022

Education

Hobart And William Smith Colleges

Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies And Education

William Smith College

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