HEATHER CAREY
Massapequa
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Gymnastics Manager
Infiniti Elite Gymnastics
07.2023 - Current
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Analyzed financial data related to operating costs associated with running a gymnasium facility.
- Coordinated with other departments within the organization to ensure smooth operations of the gymnasium facility.
- Planned, organized or led exercise routines, athletic events or arts and crafts.
- Communicated effectively with coaches, athletes, parents and guardians, sponsors, vendors. regarding upcoming events or changes in policy or procedure.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining professionalism.
Special Education Teacher
Westbury Middle School
Westbury
09.2017 - Current
- Administered diagnostic tests to assess students' academic level and prepare IEP's including STAR 360, IXL, Woodcock Johnson Test of Achievement
- Collected data to assess students' behavior and prepare IEP's including Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plan
- Collected data from SWISS
- Implement various behavior learning strategies
- Incorporate cooperative learning strategies and have hands-on materials to encourage student participation
- Utilize differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate the varying learning styles and developmental levels of each student
- Attend conferences with district administration on New York State Integration Plan
- Participate in C.S.E
- And S.S.S.T
- Meetings
- Interact with members of student's interdisciplinary team in the development of IEP's and subsequent annual/triannual reviews to evaluate student progress
- Work closely with mainstream teachers to coordinate lesson plans or implement behavior management plans
- Create graphic organizers to aid in the development of study skills
- Prepare tutorials for students
- Skilled in identifying the core problem areas of the students and providing clear explanations to better grasp difficult topics.
- Highly adaptable to unpredictable school settings and keen on discussing ways to improve the student's learning experience with the staff and school administration
- Develop unit-based projects that are centered on real-world situations to show students the importance of gaining solid education and how Math correlates with everyday life.
- Design and present comprehensive lesson plans for advanced mathematics
- Implement mathematical programs that build the knowledge and confidence of students to progress.
Cheerleading Coach
Champs NYCDOE
01.2012 - Current
Gymnastics Coach
Gold Medal Gymnastics
01.2015 - 12.2018
Special Education/Math/Science Teacher /New Teacher Mentor
New York City Department of Education
Brooklyn
09.2012 - 06.2017
- Aligned all lessons/units to the Common Core State Standards to ensure all students are learning on grade level and meeting expectations
- Designed curriculum maps for Math and Science ensuring that all students will be targeted (ELLs, SWD, and high achievement)
- Differentiated and modified lessons based on individual needs, goals, and objectives
- Facilitated small group and 1:1 instruction to enhance and reinforce mastery of standards by teaching strategies and techniques for struggling students
- Instructed students with Autism and developmental disabilities
- Enhanced students' academic and emotional growth through an encouraging, positive learning environment
- Assessed children individually/small group/ and whole class through, informal and formal assessments to customize teaching methodologies and create groups
- Integrated various forms of technology including, Power point presentation, educational websites, I -Pads
- Utilized a hand-on approach towards teaching combining projects, reports and discussions
- Received certificate from Harvard University on the data wise protocol for effectively looking at data and coming up with a Learner Centered Problem and Problem of Practice
- Analyze MOSL to ensure that all students' educational needs are met
- Conference with students regarding their data and data trends to create individual goals for the students
- Worked closely with all staff to ensure growth of students
- Coordinate with colleagues and administration
- Administered practice exams to improve students' test taking skills; students passed state assessment
- Worked as a teacher leader providing teacher development through inter-visitations taking low inference notes to help deepen teacher practices
Gymnastics Coach
Mid Island Gymnastics
01.2010 - 12.2015
Substitute Teacher
Garden City School District
Garden City
01.2011 - 12.2012
- Created and implemented daily lessons and activities in modified instructional settings, while differentiated instruction to best meet the individual needs and learning style of each student
- Tutored students after school to meet individual needs
- Utilized a variety of methods to enhance scientific thinking and skills
- Collaborated with various professionals to design lessons that targeted students I.E.P
Student Teacher, Grades 2 & 3 Special Education
Stratford Avenue Elementary School, Garden City School District
Garden City
01.2011 - 12.2012
- Worked closely with students to support the development of their skills in all academic areas
- Collaborated with teacher on curriculum work, lesson plans, activities, and field trips
- Attended and participated in Committee on Special Education revision meetings
- Instilled Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills-Revised (ABLLS-R) to help guide the instruction of language and critical learner skills for children with Autism
- Utilized behavior modification techniques (token boards and positive reinforcement)
- Implemented social skills programs for learners with Autism and applied the use of scripts and script fading
- Assessed student learning to create a meaningful and positive educational experience
- Performed Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Verbal Behavior (VB) analysis
Student Observer, Grades 5
Gotham Avenue Elementary School, Elmont School District
Elmont
01.2010 - 12.2011
- Designed and implemented differentiated lessons and unit plans
- Utilized a variety of instructional methods including cooperative learning games, inquiry and hands-on creative projects
- Actively participated in school events such as open house, grade level meetings, and field trips
Education
Master Degree - Childhood Education/Special Education
Adelphi University
New York05.2012
Bachelor Degree of Science - Mathematics, Childhood Education/Special Education
Adelphi University
New York05.2011
Skills
- Data Expert
- Proficient in Google Suites
- Proficient in Zoom
- Proficient in Microsoft Word
- Proficient in PowerPoint
- Proficient in Excel
- Proficient in Microsoft OneNote
- Proficient in Google Classroom
- Proficient in Internet
- Proficient in IXL
- ABA experience
Certification
- NYS Certificate in Special Education (Professional)
- NYS Certification in Childhood Education (1-6) (Professional)
- NYS Certificate in Special Education Generalist (7-12) (Professional)
- Master's Degree, Special Education
- Master's Degree, Childhood Education
- NYS Teacher Certification Exams Completed: LAST, ATS-W, CST (Multi Subject), CST (Students with Disabilities)
- Data wise coach
References
Upon request
Awards
- Dean's List 2007-2012
- Adelphi University Model Program
- Phi Delta Kappa, International - Association for Educators
- Lead Teacher
- Data Wise Champion
Professional Development
- Long Island Language Arts Conference (LILAC): Attended workshops presented by respected teachers, literacy coaches, consultants, and administrators from districts across Long Island
- Dignity for All Students Act (DASA): Comprehensive ways to provide a supportive environment free from discrimination, intimidation, taunting, harassment, and bullying on school property
- Nassau TRACT Teacher Center: Core Curriculum Standards & How to Impact Student Achievement and Make a Difference
- Special Education Workshops: Attended various workshops on how to have all special education students become successful learners/individuals
- Data Wise: 8-step process for using a wide range of data sources to improve instruction
Timeline
Gymnastics Manager
Infiniti Elite Gymnastics
07.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Westbury Middle School
09.2017 - Current
Gymnastics Coach
Gold Medal Gymnastics
01.2015 - 12.2018
Special Education/Math/Science Teacher /New Teacher Mentor
New York City Department of Education
09.2012 - 06.2017
Cheerleading Coach
Champs NYCDOE
01.2012 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Garden City School District
01.2011 - 12.2012
Student Teacher, Grades 2 & 3 Special Education
Stratford Avenue Elementary School, Garden City School District
01.2011 - 12.2012
Gymnastics Coach
Mid Island Gymnastics
01.2010 - 12.2015
Student Observer, Grades 5
Gotham Avenue Elementary School, Elmont School District
01.2010 - 12.2011
Master Degree - Childhood Education/Special Education
Adelphi University
Bachelor Degree of Science - Mathematics, Childhood Education/Special Education
Adelphi University
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