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Janelle M Patterson

Special Education Teacher
Rochester,NY

Summary

Highly motivated and invested in making a difference in students’ lives. Offering collaborative and empathetic approach to education, with focus on developing strong relationships with students. Brings understanding of individualized education plans and behavior management strategies to create a supportive learning atmosphere.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Special Education Teacher

RCSD- Northwest Middle School
Rochester, NY
08.2022 - Current
  • Lead an after-school program focused on social-emotional learning
  • Taught an extra class period all school year due to teacher shortages
  • Covered classes when teachers were absent, and no substitutes were available
  • Member on the school-based planning team
  • Organized and hosted a school talent show
  • Organized school wide Black History Month activities

Special Education Teacher

RCSD- NorthSTAR
Rochester, NY
09.2020 - 06.2022
  • Lead a social emotional girls’ group of students and staff
  • Wrote and read the morning announcements
  • Taught all four subjects in a 12:1:1 classroom setting
  • Leader of the sunshine committee

Special Education Teacher

RCSD- New Beginnings
Rochester, NY
09.2019 - 06.2020
  • Taught at risk male students in a small learning setting

Special Education Teacher

RCSD- Integrated Arts and Technology High School
Rochester, NY
09.2018 - 06.2019
  • Taught social studies and ELA in a 15:1 classroom setting

Special Education Teacher

RCSD- Nathaniel Rochester Community School #3
Rochester, NY
09.2017 - 06.2018
  • Taught all four subjects in a 15:1 setting
  • Taught in the extending learning program after school
  • Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.

Special Education Teacher

Rochester Prep Middle School
Rochester, NY
08.2016 - 06.2017
  • Taught in the first 15:1 classroom at Rochester Prep
  • Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.

Education

Educational Leadership Certificate - Educational Leadership And Management

SUNY Fredonia
Fredonia, NY
05.2023 - Current

Master of Science - Special Education

Roberts Wesleyan College
Rochester, NY
05.2017 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Science - Adolescent Education

Robert’s Wesleyan College
Rochester, NY
05.2013 - 08.2016

Associate of Science - Liberal Arts

Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY
05.2010 - 12.2012

Skills

Motivating students

Team collaboration

Lesson planning

Parent communication

Emotional support

Relationship building

Positive role model

Timeline

Educational Leadership Certificate - Educational Leadership And Management

SUNY Fredonia
05.2023 - Current

Special Education Teacher

RCSD- Northwest Middle School
08.2022 - Current

Special Education Teacher

RCSD- NorthSTAR
09.2020 - 06.2022

Special Education Teacher

RCSD- New Beginnings
09.2019 - 06.2020

Special Education Teacher

RCSD- Integrated Arts and Technology High School
09.2018 - 06.2019

Special Education Teacher

RCSD- Nathaniel Rochester Community School #3
09.2017 - 06.2018

Master of Science - Special Education

Roberts Wesleyan College
05.2017 - 08.2019

Special Education Teacher

Rochester Prep Middle School
08.2016 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Science - Adolescent Education

Robert’s Wesleyan College
05.2013 - 08.2016

Associate of Science - Liberal Arts

Monroe Community College
05.2010 - 12.2012

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