Kathleen Bono

• Created a positive learning environment in a self contained ( LLD ) classroom through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
• Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
• Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
• Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
• Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
• Implemented behavioral intervention plans, leading to a decrease in disruptive behaviors and increase in classroom participation.

• Uphold classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
• Provide instruction for students in core subject areas.
• Follow classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
• Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by other teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.

• Opened the class for the regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
• Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
• Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
• Provided creative instruction for students in core subject areas.
• Planned collaboratively with the grade level teachers to provide consistency across the classes.
• Utilized the WIN period to create activities for reinforcement support or to challenge students.
• Communicated with parents daily over e-mail, on back to school night and at parent teacher conferences.

Worked in grades K-2

• Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs in both an ICT class with a General Education team teacher and in an ASD NEST classroom ( Autistic Spectrum Disorder).
• Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
• Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
• Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
• Received Tenure in NYC after 3 years of being rated effective- highly effective .

Part Time Special Education Teacher 9 / 2016- 6 / 2018

• Worked part time as the Special Education teacher who supported the Special Education students at lunch and their special classes ( Gym, Science, Art, Music ) as these classes tended to be less structured.
• Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.