Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Develop curricula and lessons based on inquiry that are hands on and caters to all learning styles and performance levels
Pursuing specialized training or endorsements in specific areas of special education, such as autism and behavioral disorders.
Collaborating with other professionals, including speech therapists, occupational therapists, and psychologists, to provide comprehensive support for students
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
SUPERVISOR
AT DISTRICT, REGIONAL ENRICHMENT CENTER SCHOOL DURING THE PANDEMIC
04.2020 - 09.2020
Ensure all safety protocols were followed by maintaining classrooms to less than 12 students and following health department
guidelines
Hired teachers and paraprofessionals that were qualified to work with students from all ages, especially infants from 3 and 4 years old
Ensured that children of first responders had the opportunity to engaged in art, music, and physical education
Ensured that the site had appropriate support for students with two nurses, a social worker and a guidance counselor
Created schedules for two different shifts; morning and afternoon
Attended meeting with the chancellor and other members of the cabinet in order to implement healthnew protocols.
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
NYC Department Of Education
01.2016 - 01.2018
Provide math and ELA instruction to students with individualized education plans in a 7th grade 12:1 classroom
Co-teach in an ICT room in 6th and 8th grade social studies
Create EIPs for students and participate in annual meeting with parents
Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
Education
MA - Math Leadership Program
Bank Street College Of Education
Manhattan, NY
2021
MA - Childhood and Special Education
Saint John's University, cate
Queens College
Queens, NY
2016
BA - Speech and Communication Disorders
Queens College
Queens, NY
2018
School Building Leadership Childhood and Special Education -
Queens, NY
2009
Skills
Build positive relationships in a school community based on trust, respect, and cooperation
Proficiency in creating, implementing, and monitoring IEPs that address the unique needs of each student
Strong advocacy skills to ensure that students with special needs receive appropriate services, accommodations, and support
Effective communication with students, parents, colleagues, and other stakeholders to convey information about student progress, goals, and strategies
Ability to work collaboratively with other educators, specialists, parents, and support staff to create a cohesive and supportive learning environment
Timeline
SUPERVISOR
AT DISTRICT, REGIONAL ENRICHMENT CENTER SCHOOL DURING THE PANDEMIC
04.2020 - 09.2020
Special Education Teacher
PS 219 Paul Klapper
09.2018 - Current
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
NYC Department Of Education
01.2016 - 01.2018
MA - Math Leadership Program
Bank Street College Of Education
MA - Childhood and Special Education
Saint John's University, cate
Queens College
BA - Speech and Communication Disorders
Queens College
School Building Leadership Childhood and Special Education -