Kyla Koch
Lindenhurst,NY
Summary
Friendly and motivated Middle School Special Education teacher with 2 years of experience in a 15:1:1 classroom setting. Maintains focus on individual student needs across academic and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Well-versed in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic and socioemotional achievement.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Clarke Middle School
08.2022 - Current
- Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction, lab work or in-class activities.
- Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
CAPE Instructor
East Meadow School District
07.2021 - Current
- Educated students using customized teaching methods and hands-on curriculum.
- Created positive educational climate to promote student learning.
- Instructed students on rules and demonstrated activities
Leave Replacement Teacher
Clarke Middle School
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
- Maximized instructional time by organizing materials, resources, and technology for daily use in the classroom.
- Monitored student progress in order to support IEP goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
Education
M.S.Ed. - Literacy Education B-12
SUNY College At Cortland
Cortland, NY08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Inclusive Childhood Education
SUNY College At Cortland
Cortland, NY05.2022
Skills
- Motivating and Inspiring Students
- Serving Diverse Communities
- Creative Thinking
- Classroom Organization
- Instructional Strategies
- Differentiated Instruction
Certification
- NYS Initial Certificate Childhood Education (1-6)
- NYS Initial Certificate Students with Disabilities (1-6)
- Completion of 6 NYS Teacher Certification Exams including: Educating All Students (EAS), Students with Disabilities CST, Multi-Subject: Teachers of Childhood Parts 1-3, and Elementary ATS-W.
Timeline
Leave Replacement Teacher
Clarke Middle School
01.2024 - 06.2024
Teacher's Assistant
Clarke Middle School
08.2022 - Current
CAPE Instructor
East Meadow School District
07.2021 - Current
M.S.Ed. - Literacy Education B-12
SUNY College At Cortland
Bachelor of Science - Inclusive Childhood Education
SUNY College At Cortland
- NYS Initial Certificate Childhood Education (1-6)
- NYS Initial Certificate Students with Disabilities (1-6)
- Completion of 6 NYS Teacher Certification Exams including: Educating All Students (EAS), Students with Disabilities CST, Multi-Subject: Teachers of Childhood Parts 1-3, and Elementary ATS-W.
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