JAMES MOLLER
Staten Island,New York
Summary
Engaging educator with 10+ years of experience working with general education students and individuals with special needs. Growth-minded collaborator who will facilitate a student led, culturally respective positive learning environment. Skilled at fostering and maintaining positive relationships with parents to supporting their children to succeed in and outside of the classroom.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
General Education/Special Education Teacher
New World Preparatory Charter School
Staten Island, NY
09.2023 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans to meet diverse student needs.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Implemented engaging instructional strategies to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Monitored and assessed student performance, adjusting teaching methods as necessary.
- Established positive relationships with students and families to foster a supportive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to improve teaching practices.
- Participated in IEP meetings as the special education teacher.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Head coach of U10 soccer team.
- Held after school sports club for grades K-1
Paraprofessional
New York City Department of Education: PS 37
Staten Island, New York
01.2016 - Current
- Facilitated small group instruction and one-to-one direct instruction with students in the classroom directed by the teacher.
- Collaborated with school counselors to create and implement behavior support systems.
- Collect and analyze data documenting student progress towards IEP and academic goals.
- Teaching students’ daily life skills including dressing, toileting, and independent feeding.
- Assisting school service providers such as speech therapists, physical therapists, and occupational therapists during instructional and one-to-one settings.
- Facilitating and supporting students understanding of school and classroom routines, along with transitioning students from different activities and places in school settings.
- Facilitated and supported understanding in the use of Lexia and Words their Way during SERS program.
- Assist students with a wide range of disabilities and learning styles.
After School Counselor
MIV Step by Step Program
Staten Island, New York
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Working with individuals with special needs ages 5-21.
- Supporting and assisting individuals with ADL skills such as lifting, changing, feeding, toileting, and transportation needs.
- Supporting individuals with their homework and daily academic and ADL needs.
- Leading small group instruction, games, and social skill activities.
- Head counselor during the programs summer camp, delegated responsibilities to other counselors and communicated with parents.
Respite/Community Habilitation Worker
Center For Family Services
Staten Island, New York
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Provided care to individuals with special needs in their household and out in the community.
- Facilitated lifting, changing, dressing, and feeding as well as transportation needs, if necessary, as well as bathing and staying overnight when needed.
- Collaborating with parents to create and implement goals for their children.
Practicum/Student Teacher
PS 22: 3K general education classroom
Staten Island, New York
01.2022
- Created lesson plans and led the classroom as the teacher.
- Observed and participated in teaching the students in ELA, math, science, music, art, and dramatic play.
- Assisted teachers in supervising student lunch, naptime, dismissal, and transitioning the students within the school building.
Practicum/Student Teacher
PS 37R: 8:1:1 and 6:1:1
Staten Island, New York
01.2023
- Created lesson plans and led the classroom as the teacher.
- Observed and participated in teaching the students in subjects of, ELA, math, science, social studies, and student IEP goals.
- Used student IEP information and collaboration with my co-op teachers, paraprofessionals, and service providers to guide my instruction.
- Created assessments, google slide shows, and physical materials used in my daily instruction.
Education
Masters Early Childhood Education -
Touro Graduate School of Education
Brooklyn, NY06-2023
Bachelor of Arts -
Brooklyn Community College
Brooklyn, NY06-2020
Skills
- Microsoft Word, PowerPoint
- Google Docs, Google slides, Google classroom
- Kahoot and Boom Cards
- Wilson Language Fundations, Lexia, Words Their Way
- Fountas and Pinnell, Sandi-Fast
- Fostering and maintaining positive relationships with parents
- Team collaboration
- Knowledge of MyView, Eureka squared, and Amplify Curriculums
- Implementation of I-Ready diagnostic tests and lessons
Timeline
General Education/Special Education Teacher
New World Preparatory Charter School
09.2023 - Current
Practicum/Student Teacher
PS 37R: 8:1:1 and 6:1:1
01.2023
Practicum/Student Teacher
PS 22: 3K general education classroom
01.2022
Paraprofessional
New York City Department of Education: PS 37
01.2016 - Current
Respite/Community Habilitation Worker
Center For Family Services
01.2015 - 01.2019
After School Counselor
MIV Step by Step Program
01.2014 - 01.2018
Masters Early Childhood Education -
Touro Graduate School of Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Brooklyn Community College