Lauren Tirolo
Brooklyn,New York
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Special Education Teacher
NYC Department Of Education
District 15, P.S. 15, The Patrick F. Daly School
09.2001 - Current
- Special Education teacher in Kindergarten ICT class for 2 years
- Special Education teacher in 12:1 for over 10 years
- Special Education in 2nd Grade ICT class for 10 years to present
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and determine priorities and resource needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students based on variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
Special Education Teacher
NYC Department Of Education
District 75, P.S. 369 At P.S. 23
09.1999 - 06.2021
- S.I.E 7 , Mixed Grade Levels, First through Third
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Babysitter
Families In The Community
Brooklyn, NY
09.1998 - 09.1999
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
Sales clerk, cashier and stock/inventory clerk
Century 21 Department Stores
04.1996 - 09.1996
- Assisted customers by finding items quickly to boost store satisfaction rates.
- Enhanced customer service experience by acting quickly and applying appropriate resolutions for common problems.
- Processed payments and returns with accuracy and efficiency.
Psychologist assistant
Phyllis Cohen, PhD
04.1995 - 09.1995
- Computer data entry, billing, technical research and organization of materials.
Receptionist
Paribas Asset Management, Inc
04.1994
- Filing, clerical assistance during preparation of proposals and publications.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and English
State University of New York
Buffalo, NYMaster of Science - Special Education And Elementary Education
Bank Street College of Education
New York, NY12.2003
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Social Behaviors
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Child Development
- Individual Education Plan Expertise
- Individualized Lesson Plans
- Behavior Modification
- Developing Educational Materials
- Emotional Support
- Paraprofessional Oversight
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
Timeline
Elementary Special Education Teacher
NYC Department Of Education
09.2001 - Current
Special Education Teacher
NYC Department Of Education
09.1999 - 06.2021
Babysitter
Families In The Community
09.1998 - 09.1999
Sales clerk, cashier and stock/inventory clerk
Century 21 Department Stores
04.1996 - 09.1996
Psychologist assistant
Phyllis Cohen, PhD
04.1995 - 09.1995
Receptionist
Paribas Asset Management, Inc
04.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and English
State University of New York
Master of Science - Special Education And Elementary Education
Bank Street College of Education