Jane Dreyer
BLUE POINT,NY
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Sachem School District, adept at implementing IEPs and fostering parent-teacher communication. Skilled in inclusion strategies and emotional support, I have successfully enhanced student engagement and academic performance through tailored interventions and collaborative approaches, ensuring all learners thrive in inclusive environments.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Itinerant Teacher
KidzTherapy
01.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with families to develop home-based support strategies, bridging the gap between school and home learning environments.
- 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.
- Increased parent involvement by maintaining open lines of communication and collaborating on intervention strategies.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Special Education Itinerant Teacher
Family of Kids
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Cotaught alongside general education colleagues, creating an inclusive environment where all learners could access grade-level content.
- Mentored new special education teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance on navigating complex regulatory requirements.
- Provided targeted support for struggling learners, using data-driven instruction to address specific skill gaps and improve overall performance.
- Conducted thorough assessments to evaluate student progress accurately and inform data-driven instruction.
Special Education Teacher
Sachem School District
05.1994 - 06.2023
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Dowling College
Oakdale NY01-1996
Skills
- Inclusion strategies
- Emotional support
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Social skills training
- Progress monitoring
- IEP implementation
- Individual education plans ieps
Certification
Special Education Permanent
Timeline
Special Education Itinerant Teacher
KidzTherapy
01.2025 - Current
Special Education Itinerant Teacher
Family of Kids
03.2024 - 06.2024
Special Education Teacher
Sachem School District
05.1994 - 06.2023
Master of Science - Special Education
Dowling College