Leah Rosenblatt
Queens,NY
Summary
Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion. Organized Special Educator successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Certified and licensed in NY State with Students With Disabilities (Birth - Grade 2), Transitional B Certificate. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Camp Counselor
Girl's Zone Oorah Gilboa, NY
07.2018
- Worked with staff kids to ensure that they were in a safe and fun environment while their parents were working. Coordinated and directed activities, trips and projects.
Com Hab Respite Provider
Human Care Services For Families And Children, Brooklyn , NY
06.2021 - Current
- Provided community habilitation and respite care for child with developmental delays
Lead Teacher
The Auditory Oral School of NY
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support students.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Guided teacher aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
6th Grade General Studies Teacher
Shaare Torah School for Girls
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Prepared students with and without IESPs to take ELA government tests
- Created group teaching and individual conferences to develop memoirs, essays, biographies and poetry anthologies
- Developed Earth Science project curriculums for student research for increased learning and sharing multi modality presentation of new concepts
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
- Utilized diverse instructional approaches to accommodate different learning styles.
- Designed innovative science curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking.
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
Teacher's Assistant
Strivright/ The Auditory Oral School of NY
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on behavior, grades, comprehension and personal growth
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes
- Monitored and reported student progress and development, offering mentoring as needed
- Supported teacher in preparing individualized learning plans for underperforming students
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal
- Planned, prepared and presented group assignments to encourage collaboration
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Delivered supplementary lessons and practice assignments
- Assisted in lessons, curriculum and homework planning
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress
- Oversaw classroom operations during teacher and parent meetings
- Worked with teacher and administrators to enforce school policies and procedures
- Worked with teacher to identify and target opportunities for instructional improvements
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
Com/Hab Respite worker
HASC, Brooklyn, NY
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Provided respite care for parents of Down Syndrome baby
Camp Counselor
Camp Bnos, Miami, Florida
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Energetic day camp Counselor worked on increasing responsibility in directing summer camp activities and helping school-aged children develop confidence and life skills., Highly adept at planning, executive, and supervising camp activities, including arts and crafts, sports, and special activities Strong interpersonal skills with success in helping campers learn how to communicate with each other.
Education
Advanced Regent's Diploma -
Bais: Yaakov D'rav Meir High School
Brooklyn, NY06.2020
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education And Special Education
Daeman University
Amherst, NY09.2024
Bachelor's of Science - undefined
Touro College - New York, NY
07.2024
Teacher's certificate - undefined
Nachlas
06.2021
Skills
- Organized, patient, hard working
- Excellent writing skills
- Proficient in Word, Excel, Moviemaker, Powerpoint
- Conflict resolution and mediation
- Parental Communication
- Behavioral issue response
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Positive Reinforcement
- Creative Mindset
Hobbies and Interests
- Art
- Creative Writing
- Social Emotional Studies
Timeline
Lead Teacher
The Auditory Oral School of NY
06.2023 - 06.2024
6th Grade General Studies Teacher
Shaare Torah School for Girls
09.2022 - 06.2023
Teacher's Assistant
Strivright/ The Auditory Oral School of NY
07.2021 - 08.2022
Com Hab Respite Provider
Human Care Services For Families And Children, Brooklyn , NY
06.2021 - Current
Com/Hab Respite worker
HASC, Brooklyn, NY
09.2019 - 08.2020
Camp Counselor
Camp Bnos, Miami, Florida
06.2019 - 07.2019
Camp Counselor
Girl's Zone Oorah Gilboa, NY
07.2018
Advanced Regent's Diploma -
Bais: Yaakov D'rav Meir High School
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education And Special Education
Daeman University
Bachelor's of Science - undefined
Touro College - New York, NY
Teacher's certificate - undefined
Nachlas
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