James Lampone
Orangeburg
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate educator seeking a teaching position where I can apply my passion for student development, strong instructional skills, and extensive experience in special education to positively impact student growth and achievement.
Experienced with developing and implementing individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs. Utilizes effective behavior management techniques to create positive and inclusive classroom environment. Track record of collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support student success and development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher – Life Skills Program
Sleepy Hollow Middle School
Sleepy Hollow, NY
10.2022 - Current
- Deliver instruction across multiple subject areas; design and differentiate lessons; conduct academic testing and re-evaluations; develop and implement IEPs; collaborate with families, service providers, and staff.
Teaching Assistant
Sleepy Hollow Middle School
Sleepy Hollow, NY
01.2017 - 09.2023
- Supported students’ academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs; assisted with classroom management; modified and scaffolded instruction to ensure engagement.
Student Teacher
Sleepy Hollow Middle School
Sleepy Hollow, NY
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Designed and delivered instruction for self-contained sixth-grade Science, ELA, and Math classes; collaborated on curriculum modifications; conducted academic testing.
One-to-One Teaching Assistant
Sleepy Hollow Middle School
Sleepy Hollow, NY
09.2016 - 12.2016
- Provided individualized academic, behavioral, and organizational support; addressed safety concerns; assisted with classroom supervision.
Education
MS - Childhood Education & Special Education
Manhattanville College
Purchase, NY08.2022
BS - Physical Education & Health
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ05.2016
AS - Mathematics & Science
Rockland Community College
Suffern, NY05.2014
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans ieps
- Small group instruction
- Collaborative teamwork
- Lesson planning
- Data management
- Team collaboration
- Group and individual instruction
- Motivating students
- Trained in CPI
- Social skills development
Certification
- Physical Education Certification (Dec 2024)
- Health Education Certification
- Students with Disabilities (Grades 1–6)
- Students with Disabilities (Grades 7–12 Extension – In Progress)
- Multi-Subject CST
- ATAS
- EAS
- ATSW
- CPI
- CPR/First Aid/AED
- DASA
- Mandated Reporter
- Child Abuse Identification
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Student Data Privacy (NYSED 2-d)
- Digital Security
- Emergency Response
- Harassment & Sexual Harassment
- Workplace Violence in Schools
COACHING EXPERIENCE
- JV Football (Head Coach) – Tappan Zee HS (2022–2024)
- JV Football (Assistant Coach) – Tappan Zee HS (2020–2021)
- 7th–8th Grade Baseball (Head Coach) – South Orangetown MS (2021–Present)
- 7th–8th Grade Softball (Head Coach) – Sleepy Hollow MS (2016–2017)
- JV Basketball (Head Coach) – Sleepy Hollow MS (2016–2017)
- JV Baseball (Assistant Coach) – Tappan Zee HS (2011–2013)
- 7th–8th Grade Baseball (Assistant Coach) – South Orangetown MS (2014–2015)
- JV Basketball (Assistant Coach) – Tappan Zee HS (2011–2013)
Timeline
Special Education Teacher – Life Skills Program
Sleepy Hollow Middle School
10.2022 - Current
Student Teacher
Sleepy Hollow Middle School
01.2019 - 05.2019
Teaching Assistant
Sleepy Hollow Middle School
01.2017 - 09.2023
One-to-One Teaching Assistant
Sleepy Hollow Middle School
09.2016 - 12.2016
BS - Physical Education & Health
Montclair State University
AS - Mathematics & Science
Rockland Community College
MS - Childhood Education & Special Education
Manhattanville College