Lauren Cosamano
Voorheesville,NY
Summary
Seeking a position to utilize my experience in special education.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant in Instructional Services
NYS Education Department, OEL
Albany, NY
03.2023 - Current
- Assisted in providing direction and support for statewide policies and programs, related to best practices for prekindergarten to third grade
- Supported school districts to promote high quality prekindergarten programs, including the provision of technical assistance to program providers on program development, implementation and evaluation
- Conducted site visits and monitoring of VRNSK and State-funded prekindergarten programs
- Communicated with early learning providers, districts, parents, and other stakeholders by phone, email and letter, developing and presenting workshops on program quality and best practices.
- Represented OEL on various inter-and intra-agency committees and advisory work groups to collaborate on best practices and initiatives to educate children, ages birth-eight.
- Scored RFP's for OEL
CPSE Chair/Special Ed. Teacher/Instructional Coach
Green Island UFSD
Green Island, NY
02.2019 - 03.2023
- CPSE Chairperson and CSE Chairperson for Transitional meetings and Subcommittee meetings
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Supported general education teachers by modifying curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a range of neurodiverse students
- Coached teachers using a student centered coaching model to make goals using NYS standards and data to make instructional decisions
- Mentored new teachers
Special Education Teacher
Achievements PLLC
Latham, NY
11.2009 - 02.2019
- Evaluated children to determine eligibility for special education
- Completed and managed Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavioral Intervention Plans
- Created and managed IEP's
- Collaborated with general education teachers and various stakeholders to ensure best practices in preschools, private schools, daycares, and homes
- Coordinated services between the agency, school districts, and county representatives and also made schedules for therapists as the caseload coordinator for the agency
Kindergarten Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
Charlotte, NC
08.2002 - 05.2006
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum, and used data to create, monitor, and establish learning centered around the NC learning standards
- Co-taught lessons with special educators
- Served as grade level chairperson
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NCBachelor of Science - Education
SUNY At Fredonia
Fredonia, NYAssociate of Science - General Studies
Mohawk Valley Community College
Utica, NYSkills
- Monitoring Programs
- Communicating with Stakeholders
- Team Collaboration
- Designing in Canva and Powerpoint
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Leading Workgroups
- Presenting via Webinars and Live Presentations
Timeline
Assistant in Instructional Services
NYS Education Department, OEL
03.2023 - Current
CPSE Chair/Special Ed. Teacher/Instructional Coach
Green Island UFSD
02.2019 - 03.2023
Special Education Teacher
Achievements PLLC
11.2009 - 02.2019
Kindergarten Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
08.2002 - 05.2006
Master of Science - Special Education
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Bachelor of Science - Education
SUNY At Fredonia
Associate of Science - General Studies
Mohawk Valley Community College