Julia Ginsberg
Special Education Teacher and Reading Specialist
New York,NY
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Special Education Teacher and Reading Specialist
P.S. 169 Robert F. Kennedy School
New York, NY
09.2017 - Current
- Assess and diagnose student reading and writing difficulties in both general and alternate assessment settings
- Conduct small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs
- Work closely with the classroom teachers and support staff to optimize student support and provide necessary intervention
- Collaborate with classroom teachers and support staff to help create appropriate Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to ensure that all students (K-5) reach their full potential in Literacy
- Conduct small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs
- Facilitate small learning groups in reading, writing and phonics
- Successfully improve reading capabilities in students using the Orton-Gillingham approach through integration of multi-sensory language skills
- Meet with parents to communicate student goals and achievements
- Encourage and motivate students through a strengths-based approach to learn to love to read
- Related Experience
- Professional Development Facilitator-provide professional development seminars to educate teachers in best practices for reading and writing instruction in the classroom
- Donorschoose Fundraiser-raised money to fund several classroom projects to provide essential resources for student learning
- ClassDojo Mentor- serve as Mentor for the school in facilitating the Class Dojo online behavior management system to foster positive student behaviors and classroom culture.
Learning Specialist/SETTS Teacher
Yeshiva Har Torah
Little Neck, NY
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Prepared and implemented strategic plans for intervention and remediation for students in grades 1-8
- Created an individualized educational program (IEP) for each student requiring special needs support in close collaboration with classroom teachers
- Supported students in reading, writing and math in small group sessions.
First/Fourth Grade Assistant Teacher
Yeshiva Har Torah
Little Neck, NY
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Assisted head teacher in implementing first grade curriculum
- Led small reading and math groups to help struggling students in the first grade classroom
- Collaborated with head teacher in fourth grade curriculum instruction
- Facilitated small group instruction to help students in all subject areas in the 4th grade classroom
First Grade Assistant Teacher
Kinneret Day School
Riverdale, NY
09.2013 - 06.2014
- Assisted the head teacher in implementing first grade curriculum
- Taught students in small groups and one-to-one settings in all subject areas
- Communicated with parents about student goals and progress
Resource Room Teacher
Kinneret Day School
Riverdale, NY
09.2013 - 06.2014
- Assessed student reading levels and provided necessary instruction based on results
- Collaborated with teachers to provide students with instructional support to complete grade-level assignments in all subject areas
- Assisted students with study skills and organizational skills
Education
Level 1 Certification in The Wilson Reading System -
Wilson Academy
09.2016 - 09.2017
Master’s Degree - Childhood Special Education
Hunter College
08.2013 - 12.2015
Bachelor’s of Arts - Elementary Education
Yeshiva University, Stern College for Women
08.2010 - 05.2013
Skills
SMARTBoard, Microsoft Office 365-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Forms, Outlook, Google Drive, Google Classroom, Google Meet, Zoom, Wilson Fundations Academy Fun Hub, Boom Learning, i-Ready
Certification
June 2017 - Received Wilson Reading System Level 1 Certification
Timeline
Special Education Teacher and Reading Specialist
P.S. 169 Robert F. Kennedy School
09.2017 - Current
Learning Specialist/SETTS Teacher
Yeshiva Har Torah
09.2016 - 06.2017
Level 1 Certification in The Wilson Reading System -
Wilson Academy
09.2016 - 09.2017
First/Fourth Grade Assistant Teacher
Yeshiva Har Torah
09.2015 - 06.2016
First Grade Assistant Teacher
Kinneret Day School
09.2013 - 06.2014
Resource Room Teacher
Kinneret Day School
09.2013 - 06.2014
Master’s Degree - Childhood Special Education
Hunter College
08.2013 - 12.2015
Bachelor’s of Arts - Elementary Education
Yeshiva University, Stern College for Women
08.2010 - 05.2013