Lisa Pierce
Middletown,NY
Summary
Special Education Teacher equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. Extensive experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments.
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.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
NYC Department of Education
09.1999 - 11.2021
- Administer standardized ability and achievement tests to kindergarten or elementary students with special needs
- Confer with other staff members to plan or schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula
- Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, or other professionals to develop individual education plans (IEPs)
- Confer with parents, guardians, teachers, counselors, or administrators to resolve students' behavioral or academic problems
- Coordinate placement of students with special needs into mainstream classes
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Special Education English Language Arts Middle School Teacher
NYC Department of Education
09.2013 - 06.2015
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among students
- Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement
- Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations
- Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress
- Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress
IEP Teacher
NYC Department of Education
09.2008 - 06.2013
- Provide assistive devices, supportive technology, or assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms
- Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration
- Prepare assignments for teacher assistants or volunteers
- Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, or administrative regulations
- Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, or teacher training workshops to maintain or improve professional competence
Education
School Building Leader -
BANK STREET COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
New York, NY12.2013
M.S. - Education
COLLEGE OF NEW ROCHELLE
New Rochelle, NY05.2000
Skills
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Motivating students
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Excellent classroom management
Certification
- NYS Special Education Permanent Certificate
- NYS School Building Leader Initial Certificate
Timeline
Special Education English Language Arts Middle School Teacher
NYC Department of Education
09.2013 - 06.2015
IEP Teacher
NYC Department of Education
09.2008 - 06.2013
Special Education Teacher
NYC Department of Education
09.1999 - 11.2021
M.S. - Education
COLLEGE OF NEW ROCHELLE
- NYS Special Education Permanent Certificate
- NYS School Building Leader Initial Certificate
School Building Leader -
BANK STREET COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
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