Jaclyn Clark
St. James,NY
Summary
As an educator with a commitment to cultivating not only the academic success but also the social-emotional well-being of students, staff, and the entire school community, I aspire to inspire a transformative environment that fosters collective growth and resilience.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Intervention Specialist
North Shore Behavior Therapy
09.2023 - Current
- Helped students build skills to navigate typical academic and social situations.
- Improved behaviors through modeling, role-playing and other effective strategies.
- Completed observations of students in classroom and social situations.
- Maintained records of ongoing assessments and documentation of updates.
Middle/High School Special Education Teacher 8:1:1
Western Suffolk BOCES Brennan Middle/High School
02.2023 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Gather information and attend events to create the building Fall, Winter and Spring Newsletter.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Elementary Special Education Teacher, 6:1+2
Nassau BOCES Willet Ave School
09.2020 - 02.2023
- Created and modified Individualized Educational Program books aligning ABA instruction to goals
- Delegated responsibilities to multiple teacher aides and developed a classroom-wide behavior plan
- Built and maintained strong relationships with students and families
- Administered and reported on the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale, Edmark, Reading Milestones, and NYSSA
- Utilized technology in both remote and classroom instruction (Google, Microsoft Teams, Boardmaker, Flocabulary, Nearpod, Unique Learning System, News2You, Boom Cards)
- Member of Share and Care Committee and Culture Arts Committee
- Facilitated collaboration during Individualized Education Plan making on Frontline IEP Direct and demonstrated leadership skills during CSE meetings.
Secondary Special Education Teacher, Teachers Assistant Bump Up, 8:1:1+2
Eastern Suffolk BOCES WHBLC
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Provided special needs students with opportunities for supported independence through technology and daily living skills
- Modified curriculum using the EyeGaze System, Social Stories, Augmentative Alternative Communication, and Social Emotional Lessons
- Graphed student data for visual analysis of behavior change
- Enhanced student management with a CPI certification
- Assessed students with benchmarking on Unique Learning System and completed NYSAA training and testing.
K-5 Early Childhood Permanent Substitute/ K-1 Special Education Teacher Leave Replacement, 8:1:1
Norwood Ave School/Terryville Road School, Comsewogue School District
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Fostered student growth using modified and unmodified GoMath and TouchMath curriculum
- Implemented guided reading strategies and benchmarking with EdMark, Fountas and Pinnell
- Developed and instructed PBL social studies unit and integrated classroom technology
- Designed and executed BIP and FBA; Member of student's annual reviews
- Collaboratively prepared students for mainstream opportunities.
Summer Homebound Tutor Instructor, Grades K-12
Norwood Ave School/Terryville Road School, Comsewogue School District
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Key member of a team of general classroom teachers and special education teachers collaborating to differentiate instruction for special needs students
- Delivered presentations of instructional tools to students.
Education
CAS School District Leader/School Building Leader - Educational Administration
State University of New York At New Paltz
1 Hawk Dr, New Paltz, NY 1256109.2024
Master of Arts - Special Education
Saint Joseph's College, New York
Patchogue, NY05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Child Study
Saint Joseph's College, New York
Patchogue05.2018
Skills
-Early Childhood Education Certifications: Birth-Grade 2; Grades 1-6 Professional
-Students with Disabilities: K-12 Professional
-Content Area Certifications: English Language Arts and Social Studies
-School Building Leader pending
-School District Leader pending
Timeline
Behavior Intervention Specialist
North Shore Behavior Therapy
09.2023 - Current
Middle/High School Special Education Teacher 8:1:1
Western Suffolk BOCES Brennan Middle/High School
02.2023 - Current
Elementary Special Education Teacher, 6:1+2
Nassau BOCES Willet Ave School
09.2020 - 02.2023
Secondary Special Education Teacher, Teachers Assistant Bump Up, 8:1:1+2
Eastern Suffolk BOCES WHBLC
07.2019 - 06.2020
K-5 Early Childhood Permanent Substitute/ K-1 Special Education Teacher Leave Replacement, 8:1:1
Norwood Ave School/Terryville Road School, Comsewogue School District
06.2018 - 06.2019
Summer Homebound Tutor Instructor, Grades K-12
Norwood Ave School/Terryville Road School, Comsewogue School District
06.2018 - 06.2019
CAS School District Leader/School Building Leader - Educational Administration
State University of New York At New Paltz
Master of Arts - Special Education
Saint Joseph's College, New York
Bachelor of Arts - Child Study
Saint Joseph's College, New York