Irene Villar
Yonkers,NY
Summary
Dedicated, compassionate Special Education Teacher with 5 years of experience. Currently serving as the Special Education Department Chair at Barack Obama School for Social Justice. Skilled in behavior management, differentiated instruction, and progress monitoring. Proven leader in coordinating professional development and maintaining open communication.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Department Chair
Yonkers Board of Education
Yonkers, NY
09.2024 - Current
- Serve as the liaison between the special education department, school administration, and district leadership.
- Lead department meetings and facilitate communication between special education teachers, related service providers, and general education staff.
- Oversee the development and implementation of individualized education programs (IEPs).
- Monitor student progress and work with teachers to adjust interventions.
- Collaborate with school counselors, psychologists, and social workers.
Special Education Teacher
Yonkers Board of Education
Yonkers, NY
09.2020 - Current
- Develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) for students with diverse learning needs.
- Adapt curriculum and instructional strategies to accommodate students with disabilities.
- Collaborate with general education teachers, specialists, and support staff.
- Conduct assessments to monitor student progress and adjust teaching methods to ensure individual student success.
- Provide crisis intervention and conflict resolution.
- Utilize assistive technology and resources to enhance student learning and accessibility.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Hunter College of The City University of New York
New York, NY05-2022
Bachelors of Arts - Social Work
Lehman College
01.2019
Skills
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Advocacy
- Individualized Education Program (IEP) Development
- Curriculum Adaptation
- Team Leadership
- Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams
- Strong Organizational Skills
Certification
Students With Disabilities - Grades 7-12 - Generalist Professional Certificate 09/2024
Affiliations
- Events Committee
- Student Government Advisor
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Department Chair
Yonkers Board of Education
09.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Yonkers Board of Education
09.2020 - Current
Master of Science - Education
Hunter College of The City University of New York
Bachelors of Arts - Social Work
Lehman College
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