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● Fundations Level 1 Grade K/1 ● Certified BrainPop Educator ● Certified Microsoft Teacher ● Certifi
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Latoya C. Clarke

Brooklyn

Summary

Certified Special Education Teacher with 13 years of experience in enhancing academic administration functions. Proven ability to foster positive relationships among faculty, students, and administrators. Expertise in building rapport with individuals from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER N.Y.C DEPT
01.2016 - Current
  • Versatile and dedicated child advocate with a solid focus on the individual needs of identified special education students E.g. allowing flexible seating, with the understanding that changing your seat can not disturb your classmates or the lesson, and you must actively work at all times.
  • Kind hearted and empathetic professional who is flexible and accommodating with design and implementation of engaging hands on lessons to meet students' individual needs
  • Skilled in addressing students needs
  • Firm behavioral management techniques possessing excellent interpersonal and communication skills to develop and excellent rapport with all members of the school community
  • Create and implement functional behavior plans to help student cope, and overcome behavioral issues.

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT

N.Y
09.2012 - 09.2016
  • Work with students to reinforce instruction previously initiated by teacher, maintain documentation on children daily, interpret basic classroom instruction for students, prepare instructional plans and materials, execute and modify lessons to meet the needs of students, work one to one with students to assist with academic and behavior goals
  • Intervenes in potential conflicts utilizing appropriate physical and/or therapeutic approaches for the purpose of diffusing confrontations and minimizing disruptions
  • Implement strategies to assist students in self soothing, and problem solving during crisis
  • Collaborate with IEP team on students Individualized Educational Plans.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes

Education

Advanced Certificate - Building Leader

The College of Saint Rose
Albany, NY
05.2023

Advanced Certificate - District Leader

The College of Saint Rose
05.2023

MASTERS - Early Childhood Special Education

CONCORDIA COLLEGE
01.2018

Skills

  • Activity Planning
  • Motivating and Inspiring Students
  • Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
  • Conflict Resolution Techniques
  • Promoting Social and Emotional Development
  • Collaborative and Team-Oriented
  • Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
  • Effective Communication
  • Time management
  • Excellent communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Calm under pressure

Certification

● School Building Leader April, 2025

● Students With Disabilities Birth - Grade 2. July, 2024

● Students With Disabilities All Grades August, 2023

● Early Childhood Education July, 2024

Skills

  • Calm and Patient Demeanor
  • Helping Students with Special Needs
  • Tutoring and Mentoring
  • Crisis Management

● Fundations Level 1 Grade K/1 ● Certified BrainPop Educator ● Certified Microsoft Teacher ● Certifi

Dedicated and student-centered educational leader with extensive experience supporting diverse learners, including students with disabilities from birth through grade 2 and early childhood students with disabilities across all grade levels. Proven track record of fostering inclusive, equitable learning environments that promote academic and social-emotional growth. Adept at implementing evidence-based instructional strategies, facilitating IEP development, supporting multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS), and leading teams in delivering high-quality special education services. Committed to collaborative leadership, family engagement, and professional development to ensure all students reach their full potential.

Timeline

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER N.Y.C DEPT
01.2016 - Current

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT

N.Y
09.2012 - 09.2016

Advanced Certificate - District Leader

The College of Saint Rose

MASTERS - Early Childhood Special Education

CONCORDIA COLLEGE

Advanced Certificate - Building Leader

The College of Saint Rose

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