Lauren Cosamano
Educator
Voorheesville,NY
Summary
Seeking a position as an Associate in Education Improvement Services
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Assistant in Instructional Services
NYS Education Department, OEL
03.2023 - Current
- Assist in providing direction and support for statewide policies and programs, related to best practices for prekindergarten to third grade
- Support school districts to promote high quality programs, including the provision of technical assistance to program providers on program development, implementation, and evaluation
- Conduct site visits and monitoring of VRNSK and State-funded prekindergarten programs
- Review district budgets and amendments
- Provide oversight in the implementation of New York State's Education Laws and Commissioner's Regulations
- Communicate with early learning providers, districts, parents, and other stakeholders by phone, email, and letter
- Develop and present live workshops and webinars on program quality and best practices
- Represent 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.
- Score RFP's
CPSE Chair/Special Ed. Teacher/Instructional Coach
Green Island UFSD
2 2019 - 03.2023
- Coached teachers using a student centered coaching model to make goals using Next Generation Learning Standard and data to make instructional decisions
- CPSE Chairperson and CSE Chairperson for Transitional meetings and Subcommittee meetings
- Mentored new teachers
- 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
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
Special Education Teacher
Achievements PLLC
11.2009 - 02.2019
- Collaborated with general education teachers to ensure best practices in preschools, private schools, daycares, and homes
- Created and managed IEPs
- Collaborate with general education teachers to ensure best practices
- Completed Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP)
- Progress monitored IEP goals and objectives
- 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
08.2002 - 05.2006
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish learning centered around the NC state learning standards
- Implemented a positive behavioral support system, which encouraged appropriate social interactions and self-monitoring
- Taught in an inclusion classroom, which fostered differentiated and modified lessons
- Co-taught lessons with special educators
- Mentored a first-year teacher through reviewing lesson plans, observations, and modeling lessons
- Served as grade level chair person
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC 08.2004 - 05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Education
SUNY At Fredonia
Fredonia, NY 01.2000 - 05.2002
Associate of Science - General Studies
Mohawk Valley Community College
Utica, NY 08.1997 - 12.1999
Skills
Technical Writing
Public Speaking
Teamwork and Collaboration
Communicating with Stakeholders
Graphic Design
Certification
PreKindergarten, Kindergarten, and Grades 1-6, Permanent Certificate
Timeline
Assistant in Instructional Services
NYS Education Department, OEL
03.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Achievements PLLC
11.2009 - 02.2019
Master of Science - Special Education
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
08.2004 - 05.2006
Kindergarten Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
08.2002 - 05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Education
SUNY At Fredonia
01.2000 - 05.2002
Associate of Science - General Studies
Mohawk Valley Community College
08.1997 - 12.1999
CPSE Chair/Special Ed. Teacher/Instructional Coach
Green Island UFSD
2 2019 - 03.2023
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