Katherine Luizzi
Mamaroneck
Summary
Highly skilled Special Education Teacher with 13 years of experience in the NYC DOE. Expert in delivering Specially Designed Instruction and evidence-based literacy interventions. Proven track record in leveraging Orton-Gillingham methodologies and data-driven MTSS frameworks to bridge achievement gaps for Students with Disabilities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CF Special Education Intervention Teacher
NYC DOE: PS 16Q
09.2017 - Current
- 9 years as CF Special Education Intervention Teacher providing tailored intensive instruction with evidence-based literacy intervention programs and Specially Designed Instruction to SWD and GE students in need of support
- Successful experience implementing various Orton-Gillingham based reading programs such as SPIRE, Wilson Reading Program, Fundations, Sounds Sensible, Reading Reform, and Great Leaps
- Progress Monitor at-risk students weekly and analyze data to identify or adjust interventions for students not meeting grade level benchmarks
- SETSS Teacher across grade levels providing Specially Designed Instruction to students with disabilities while adapting the content or delivery of instruction to address the student's unique needs and ensure access to the general curriculum
- Active member of school based support teams including PPT, MTSS, SIT & PBST
- Collaborate with classroom teachers as grade liaison to complete MTSS consideration forms and open initial referrals
- Completion of AIM Pathways to Proficient Reading and Pathways to Structured Literacy graduate level courses, aligned to the International Dyslexia Association's Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading
- Attend mandated IEP Teacher Trainings and Professional Development and turnkey to colleagues
Special Education Teacher
NYC DOE: PS 150X
10.2012 - 06.2017
- 5 years experience as an effective special education teacher serving students in a high need area
- 1st & 2nd Grade Special Education Teacher in a 12:1 classroom (2 years)
- Integrated Co-Teaching grades K, 1, & 2 (3 years)
- Provided access to the general education curriculum by modifying it to fit the needs of students
- Integrates specially designed instruction and multi-sensory lessons to ensure that students meet IEP goals
Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher
KinderCare
Woodcliff Lake, NJ
06.2011 - 08.2012
- Pre-Kindergarten lead teacher of 12:1 ratio classroom in Woodcliff Lake, NJ.
- Responsible for creating and facilitating hands-on learning activities for children
- Prepared children for kindergarten by teaching letters and words, math concepts, and valuable social skills
Education
B.A. - Childhood Education 1-6, Students with Disabilities 1-6
Marist College
05-2011
M.A. - Educational Psychology
Marist College
07-2014
Skills
- Response to intervention
- Individualized support
- IEP compliance
- Progress monitoring
- Multisensory teaching
- Teacher collaboration
Certification
NYS Professional teaching certification in Students with Disabilities (1-6) & Childhood Education (1-6)
Timeline
CF Special Education Intervention Teacher
NYC DOE: PS 16Q
09.2017 - Current
Special Education Teacher
NYC DOE: PS 150X
10.2012 - 06.2017
Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher
KinderCare
06.2011 - 08.2012
M.A. - Educational Psychology
Marist College
B.A. - Childhood Education 1-6, Students with Disabilities 1-6
Marist College