LINDA L. ACKERINA
SEAFORD,USA
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academic 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
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Leave Replacement, Grades 6-8
Uniondale School District
Uniondale, NY
10.2025 - Current
- Provide Resource Room instruction and co-teach Grade 7 inclusion ELA, delivering differentiated, data driven instruction to support diverse learners while strengthening reading, writing, and cross-content achievement.
- Manage a caseload of 10 students, developing and implementing IEPs, monitoring IEP goal progress, annual reviews, and triennial evaluations in compliance with regulations.
- Collaborate with general education teachers, specialists, and families to promote inclusive practices and support a diverse student community.
- Strengthen instructional practices and content knowledge through observations of Math 7 (Pre-Algebra) and Math 8 (Algebra), as well as ICT and Resource Room settings.
- Foster a positive and motivating classroom environment while contributing to school initiatives, including P.S. I Love You Day, Black History Month, and KING Club.
Retail Marketing/Vocational Special Education Teacher, Grades 7-12
Tiegerman School
Woodside, NY
09.2023 - 10.2025
- Trained students in customer service, financial literacy, and POS system use while reinforcing executive functioning skills.
- Supported inventory management and daily operations to build workplace readiness skills.
- Guided career exploration and transition planning for high school and post-graduation goals.
- Delivered instruction across grades 7-12 and vocational courses using differentiated strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
Special Education Temporary Teacher, Life Skills Program, 6:1:1
Nassau BOCES
Wantagh, NY
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Delivered life skills and functional academic instruction to build student’s job readiness.
- Adapted and modified teaching and instructional methods to meet students’ varying learning styles and individual educational goals.
- Supervised and mentored classroom aides to support program implementation.
Teacher Aide, 6:1:1, STEP Program
Nassau BOCES
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted with daily operations and supported student’s social-emotional wellbeing.
- Tutored students individually tracked performance, grades, attendance and community work-based hours log.
Teacher Assistant, Life Skills Class, 9:1:1
Plainedge School District
Bethpage, NY
09.2016 - 09.2022
- Aided in developing students’ independent life skills via small group and individual instruction.
- Monitored positive reinforcement behavior systems that correlate with students’ IEP goals.
- Led small math and ELA instructional groups while differentiating instruction.
- Supported students in using assistive technology, including Notability, Snap Type Pro, Kami, and AAC communication devices.
- Applied ABA strategies for students with autism and recorded data to support updated behavioral goals.
Life Skills Special Education Teacher
Nassau BOCES Extended Year Program (EYP)
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Implemented extended year program goals to improve maintenance and generalization of skills.
- Employed school wide behavior plan to encourage positive behavior.
- Facilitated and developed independent work habits and job readiness skills at the Copy Center work site.
Special Education Leave Replacement - Resource Room/Integrated Co-Teaching/Special Area Classes (Life Skills)
Plainedge Middle School
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Supported students with disabilities across settings using differentiated and adapted instruction.
- Monitored progress, developed goals, and participated in Annual Review meetings.
- Modified and reinforced content-area instruction to build comprehension and skill mastery.
- Promoted communication skills using verbal strategies and assistive technology.
- Collaborated with staff and families while integrating digital tools to support student learning.
Special Education Teacher, Grade 4
Massapequa School District
Massapequa, NY
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Provided 1:1 instruction to a student with autism (ASD) in all subject areas.
- Adhered to individual Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP) to manage and maintain student's emotional and behavioral needs.
- Reported data on student's behavior using frequency data and Antecedent, Behavior and Consequence charts.
- Collaborated closely with behavior specialist and school psychologist to report progress, amend (BIP) and increase mainstreaming opportunities.
Leave Replacement, ELA Co-Teacher, Grade 10
Massapequa High School
11.2015 - 01.2016
- Partnered with a general education teacher to devise a comprehensive ELA unit on "To Kill a Mockingbird."
Grades, 5-8
Permanent Substitute Teacher
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Executed teacher lesson plans, managed classroom routines and behavior in the absence of the regular teacher in various learning settings.
Leave Replacement, Math/S.S. Co-Teacher, ICT, Grade 8
Island Trees School District
Levittown, NY
09.2014 - 11.2014
- Served as Special Educator in ICT classrooms and delivered instruction of Common Core Grade 8 Math Modules along with innovative history lessons.
- Applied differentiated instruction to support various learning styles and accommodate individual learning needs.
Grades, K-8
Substitute Teacher
09.2010 - 11.2013
- Executed teacher lesson plans, managed classroom routines and behavior in the absence of the regular teacher in various learning settings.
Special Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT), Preschool Aged Students
Kids First
Westbury, NY
01.2010 - 01.2011
Special Education Teacher, 3rd Grade Inclusion
Parkway Elementary School
Plainview/Old Bethpage, NY
01.2001 - 01.2002
Special Education Teacher, 2nd Grade, 8:1:2
The School for Language and Communication Development
N. Bellmore/Glen Cove, NY
01.2000 - 01.2001
Special Education Teacher, Kindergarten/1st Grade, 8:1:2
The School for Language and Communication Development
N. Bellmore/Glen Cove, NY
01.1998 - 01.2000
Special Education Co-Teacher, Pre-school/Speech Language Therapist, 12:2:2
The School for Language and Communication Development
N. Bellmore/Glen Cove, NY
01.1996 - 01.1998
Speech Language Therapist, Pre-School
The School for Language and Communication Development
N. Bellmore/Glen Cove, NY
01.1995 - 01.1996
Education
M.S. - Special Education
Long Island University, C.W. Post College
Brookville, New York01-2000
B.A. - Speech Pathology, Minor in Education
St. John’s University
Jamaica, New York01-1995
Certification
- New York State Permanent Certification, Special Education (K-12)
- Passed Nassau County Module 1/Tier 1, ABA Competency Exam; 2011
- CPI Training 11/2016, 1/2023 – CPI Refresher Courses, 11/2018, 11/2020
Timeline
Special Education Leave Replacement, Grades 6-8
Uniondale School District
10.2025 - Current
Retail Marketing/Vocational Special Education Teacher, Grades 7-12
Tiegerman School
09.2023 - 10.2025
Special Education Temporary Teacher, Life Skills Program, 6:1:1
Nassau BOCES
02.2023 - 06.2023
Teacher Aide, 6:1:1, STEP Program
Nassau BOCES
10.2022 - 01.2023
Life Skills Special Education Teacher
Nassau BOCES Extended Year Program (EYP)
07.2022 - 08.2022
Special Education Leave Replacement - Resource Room/Integrated Co-Teaching/Special Area Classes (Life Skills)
Plainedge Middle School
02.2021 - 06.2021
Teacher Assistant, Life Skills Class, 9:1:1
Plainedge School District
09.2016 - 09.2022
Special Education Teacher, Grade 4
Massapequa School District
01.2016 - 06.2016
Leave Replacement, ELA Co-Teacher, Grade 10
Massapequa High School
11.2015 - 01.2016
Leave Replacement, Math/S.S. Co-Teacher, ICT, Grade 8
Island Trees School District
09.2014 - 11.2014
Grades, 5-8
Permanent Substitute Teacher
01.2013 - 01.2015
Grades, K-8
Substitute Teacher
09.2010 - 11.2013
Special Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT), Preschool Aged Students
Kids First
01.2010 - 01.2011
Special Education Teacher, 3rd Grade Inclusion
Parkway Elementary School
01.2001 - 01.2002
Special Education Teacher, 2nd Grade, 8:1:2
The School for Language and Communication Development
01.2000 - 01.2001
Special Education Teacher, Kindergarten/1st Grade, 8:1:2
The School for Language and Communication Development
01.1998 - 01.2000
Special Education Co-Teacher, Pre-school/Speech Language Therapist, 12:2:2
The School for Language and Communication Development
01.1996 - 01.1998
Speech Language Therapist, Pre-School
The School for Language and Communication Development
01.1995 - 01.1996
B.A. - Speech Pathology, Minor in Education
St. John’s University
M.S. - Special Education
Long Island University, C.W. Post College