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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Madison Lares

Victoria's Castle Early Learning Center
Monroe,NY
1
Certification
4
years of professional experience

Dedicated and compassionate Childhood and Special Education teacher committed to creating an inclusive, engaging, and supportive learning environment for all students. Through student teaching and field placements in both general and special education classrooms, experience has been gained delivering differentiated instruction, implementing behavior supports, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and using student data to guide instruction. Passionate about helping students build confidence, achieve academic success, and develop a lifelong love of learning. Eager to contribute strong work ethic, adaptability, and collaborative mindset to a school community where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.

Work History

Childcare Provider

4 Years 4 Months
Victoria's Castle Early Learning Center | 06.2022 - Current
  • Provide care and educational support for children from birth through school age
  • Support developmental milestones, routines, and positive behavior strategies
  • Communicate with staff and families to ensure a safe and nurturing environment
  • Prepared and delivered age-appropriate lesson materials for small-group literacy and numeracy sessions.
  • Organized supervised outdoor play rotations that increased active play opportunities across mixed-age groups.

Student Teacher, 12:1:1 Special Education Classroom (Grades 3-5)

2 Months
Oak Street Elementary School | 03.2026 - 05.2026
  • Coached one student with visual schedules and timers, which reduced task refusals during lessons
  • Delivered differentiated small-group ELA and math instruction to meet IEP goals for grades 3–5
  • Collected and analyzed student data, gave immediate corrective feedback, and adjusted plans to secure mastery of targeted skills
  • Planned and implemented an Earth Day PBL and contributed recommendations at annual review meetings for IEP development

Student Teacher / Practicum Student, 1st Grade

5 Months
Morrisonville Elementary School | 10.2025 - 03.2026
  • Provided whole-group and small-group instruction in literacy and math
  • Implement and assist with classroom routines, behavior support, and lesson implementation
  • Collaborate with cooperating teacher to meet individual student needs
  • Prepared differentiated reading centers with leveled texts and worksheets to match varied reading levels.
  • Developed individualized behavior charts and short-term goals to reduce classroom disruptions for two students.
  • Coordinated with special education staff to adapt classroom materials for students with IEP accommodations.

Field Placement, 1st Grade

Saranac Elementary School | undefined10.2024

Field Placement, 8:1:1 Special Education Classroom (Grades 3–5)

Peru Elementary School | undefined04.2024
  • Supported students with significant academic and behavioral needs
  • Assisted with individualized instruction and behavioral strategies

Field Placement, 3rd Grade

Oak Street Elementary School | undefined10.2023
  • Participated in lesson delivery, student supervision, and classroom support

Education

M.S.Ed. - Special Education (Birth–Grade 6)

SUNY Plattsburgh | Plattsburgh, NY | 05-2026

Graduated with honors “Cum Laude”

GPA: 3.97

B.S. - Childhood Education (Grades 1–6), Interdisciplinary

SUNY Plattsburgh | Plattsburgh, NY | 01-2026

Graduated with honors, “Cum Laude”

GPA: 3.52

Skills

Classroom management
Small-group & individualized instruction
Collaboration with teachers and support staff
Inclusive and special education practices
Behavior support strategies
Professional communication
Differentiated instruction
Empathy

Certification

  • Early Childhood Education (Birth - Grade 2)
  • Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)
  • Students with Disabilities (Birth - Grade 2)
  • Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6)

Certification Exams:

  • Educating All Students (EAS) - Pass
  • CST: Multi-Subject: Early Childhood - In Progress
  • CST: Students With Disabilities - Scheduled 9/4/2026

Timeline

Student Teacher, 12:1:1 Special Education Classroom (Grades 3-5)

Oak Street Elementary School
03.2026 - 05.2026Read More

Student Teacher / Practicum Student, 1st Grade

Morrisonville Elementary School
10.2025 - 03.2026Read More

Childcare Provider

Victoria's Castle Early Learning Center
06.2022 - CurrentRead More

Field Placement, 3rd Grade

Oak Street Elementary School
10.2023Read More

Field Placement, 8:1:1 Special Education Classroom (Grades 3–5)

Peru Elementary School
04.2024Read More

Field Placement, 1st Grade

Saranac Elementary School
10.2024Read More

SUNY Plattsburgh

M.S.Ed. from Special Education (Birth–Grade 6)
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SUNY Plattsburgh

B.S. from Childhood Education (Grades 1–6), Interdisciplinary
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Additional information

  • Professional Involvement & Leadership
  • Member, Council for Exceptional Children
  • Executive Director, St. Jude’s No More Cancer Rally — SUNY Plattsburgh
Madison Lares