Jennifer Cotter
Scarsdale,NY
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
New York City Department Of Education
09.2016 - Current
- Successfully integrated students with autism and other disabilities into a community school ICT class by providing structures that support their individual needs.
- Highly effective on the Danielson rubric by providing students with choice and ownership in their learning.
- Communicate effectively with district 75 and community school administrators to support all students.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a range of neurodiverse students.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to learning abilities and needs.
- Developed and implemented curriculum, project-based learning, student-centered activities, and enhanced lessons using various technology platforms.
- Used data from multiple formal and informal assessments to design and drive differentiated instruction for the whole class, individual students, small groups, RTI, and learning centers.
- Create positive relationships and communication with all stakeholders, including families, related service providers, teachers, teaching assistants, and administrators, to benefit all students.
- Create a safe and positive learning environment that supports student-centered learning.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate the effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement and record student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring, instructional strategies and legal document preparation.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Facilitated grade team meetings to analyze data and create action plans based on students needs.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on behavioral management, specially designed instruction, technology, effective instructional strategies, and ICT.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Facilitated impact team for school improvement, focusing on teaching students to lead.
- An active member of the Instructional leadership team
- Created curriculum with the vertical ELA team.
School Building/District Leader Intern
New York City Department Of Education
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Educated staff on organizational vision, mission, and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Analyzed data to develop effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Cultivated positive relationships with all stakeholders
- Develop a multi-year implementation plan for grading with equity practices with the principal and instructional coach.
- Created alignment with MTSS and RTI procedures and protocols
- Provide teachers with academic and behavioral support in District 10 and district 75 schools
- Created community events involving all stakeholders
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Concordia College
Bronxville, NYMaster of Science - Elementary Education/ Students With Disabilities
Concordia College
Bronxville, NYSchool Building/ District Leadership Certification -
College of Saint Rose
Hastings, NY12.2022
Skills
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Complex Problem-Solving
- IEP Development
- Facilitating Coordination
- Instructional Techniques
- Social and Academic Development
- Parent and Guardian Communication
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Positive Learning Environment
- Team Collaboration
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
- Evidence-Based Assessment
Additional Information
- Instructional Leadership Team
- Instructional coach for teaching fellows
- School Leadership Team
- De- Escalation Team
- Teacher Mentor
- Facilitate Professional Developments for Teacher Development
- Curriculum Development
- AIS instructor
- Nominated for Big Apple Teacher Award
- Impact Team leader for Leader in Me
Timeline
School Building/District Leader Intern
New York City Department Of Education
04.2022 - 12.2022
Special Education Teacher
New York City Department Of Education
09.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Concordia College
Master of Science - Elementary Education/ Students With Disabilities
Concordia College
School Building/ District Leadership Certification -
College of Saint Rose
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