Leah Garcia
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Adept Art Liaison and Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at NYCDOE Public School 373R, I excel in fostering collaborative relationships and implementing effective policies. My expertise in the Danielson Framework and my ability to thrive in high-pressure environments have significantly enhanced educational outcomes. Skilled liaison with history of coordinating between various organizational sectors to achieve common objectives. Strengths lie in clear communication, problem-solving abilities, and relationship building. Have successfully promoted collaboration and facilitated productive relationships in previous roles ensuring smooth operations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Art Liaison
NYCDOE Public School 373R
Staten Island, NY
09.2023 - Current
- Prepared detailed documents outlining project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Implemented strategies to take advantage of new opportunities.
- Coordinated communications between teams to ensure accurate information was shared in a timely manner.
- Acted as a point of contact for customers, suppliers, partners and other third parties to support the delivery of services.
- Wrote and submitted reports on industry trends, prompting managers to develop business plans.
- Developed and maintained effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Special Education Teacher
P.S. 373 R, Robert Randall School
Staten Island, USA
01.2004 - Current
- Visual Art Cluster Teacher for emotionally disturbed and students on the Autistic spectrum, Grade 3-5 @ a ratio of 12:1:1 9/21 – 9/24
- Classroom Teacher for emotionally disturbed and students on the Autistic spectrum, Grade 4 @ ratio of 12:1:1 9/19-present
- Writing Through Social Studies Cluster Teacher for emotionally disturbed and students on the Autistic spectrum, Grade 3-5 @ a ratio of 12:1:1 9/17 – 9/19
- Classroom Teacher for emotionally disturbed and students on the Autistic spectrum, Grade 1 @ a ratio of 8:1:1 9/12 – 9/17
- Assist teacher(s) in development and execution of units of study using differentiated instruction
- Facilitate whole group and small group instructional activities
- Assess students in order to effectively implement behavior management strategies
- Assisted classroom teachers in administering and modifying curriculum for kindergarten and first grade students (emotionally disturbed, learning disabled, students on the autistic spectrum, and speech and language disorders)
- Small group instruction Treasures curriculum
- Participated as part of the instructional team in IEP meetings for students
Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) Team Member
P.S. 373 R, Robert Randall School
Sunnyside, Staten Island, USA
01.2004 - Current
- Collaboratively assessed and aligned token economy (Power of Choice, P.A.W.S
- Club) regulations with students' needs
- Participated in team meetings to address program's strengths and weaknesses
Collaborator
MoMA Partnership
- Collaborate with Museum of Modern Art Partnership Program, and the art teacher to devise and implement a yearly art-focused Social Studies unit of study culminating in an annual school-based Museum visited by parents, families and the school community to celebrate student-generated art
Education
Master of Science - Childhood Education and Special Education
Touro College
Brooklyn, New York09.2012
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Touro College
Brooklyn, New York06.2011
Skills
- Fountas and Pinnell reading assessment
- Writing Revolution Strategy
- Early Childhood Literary Assessment System (ECLAS)
- Writing and Reading Assessment Profile (WRAP)
- Brigance Assessments
- Individualized Education Program (IEP)
- SESIS
- SMART Goals
- Data Portfolio’s
- ARIS
- NYS Common Core Learning Standards
- Danielson Framework
- SMART Board
- Internet research
- School wide Blog via Wordpress
- Microsoft Office
- Collaborative relationships
- Verbal and written communication
- Student evaluations
- Policies and procedures implementation
- Intercultural awareness
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Parent liaison
- High-pressure environments
- School requirements
- Team collaboration
Certification
- New York State Certification, Childhood Education and Teaching Students with Disabilities, Grades 1-6, 01/13
- Certification in Needs of Students with Autism
- New York State Notary Public
- Licensed New York City Food Handler
- Certification in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools
References
Upon request
Activities
- PDK – Phi Delta Kappa International, Member, 09/05 - Present
- NEA – National Education Association, Member, 09/05 - Present
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Art Liaison
NYCDOE Public School 373R
09.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
P.S. 373 R, Robert Randall School
01.2004 - Current
Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) Team Member
P.S. 373 R, Robert Randall School
01.2004 - Current
Collaborator
MoMA Partnership
Master of Science - Childhood Education and Special Education
Touro College
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Touro College
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