MARIA JAMES
Medford,NY
Summary
Passionate, self-directed, enthusiastic educator especially for students with learning disabilities. Specialized in managing students of all ages to effectively improve their learning. Valid NYS Driver’s License.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Department Of Education
09.2017 - Current
- Implements the overall remedial reading, language arts, science, social studies and/or math curriculums
- Uses the MAP Growth adaptive assessment that measures a students' achievement and growth in math, reading, language usage, and science.
- Uses MAP Growth to understand how K–12 students are performing, track student progress, and inform your instructional strategies.
- Implements and maintains life skills, study strategies and other cognitive strategy programs
- Interviews and evaluates all prospective special learning needs students
- Administers a variety of individualized formal and informal diagnostic special education and literacy tests (including pre/post tests) using NWEA/Map Growth
- Maintains and evaluates an accurate record of progress attained by the students and redesigns program if necessary to meet individual needs
- Collaborate with coordinator and family to assure placement for student in least restrictive environment in accordance with student's needs
- Provide specialized individual or group instruction to the student
- Advisor that provide support to 12-18 students for the duration of each student's high school career
Special Education Teacher
Department Of Education
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Develop strategies and modifications for student that address all areas of development and each child's IEP goals using developmentally appropriate materials
- Teach within an ICT setting in Algebra 1, Algebra 2/Trigonometry, Forensic Science, Chemistry, Geometry, Living Environment
- Lesson planning, conducting assessment, and curriculum implementation
- Modification of Lessons and classwork for students with IEPs and who needs direction (All students)
- Develop modifications for students that address all areas of development and each child's IEP goals using developmentally appropriate materials
- Create and modify IEPs for 10-13 students on a given caseload
- Provide specialized individual or group instruction to the student
Education
Social Emotional Learning, Education -
National University
San Diego, CA06.2022
Masters of Science, Education -
Pace University
New York, NY08.2017
Certification, Software Development -
Columbia University
New York, NY06.2011
A+ Certification -
Per Scholas Institute for Technology
Bronx, NY06.2010
Bachelor of Technology, Computer Systems -
New York City College of Technology
Brooklyn, NY12.2007
Associates in Applied Science, Computer Information Systems -
Queensborough Community College
Bayside, Queens08.2005
Skills
- Parent Communication
- Differentiated Instruction
- Motivating students
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
- Student Support
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Progress evaluations
- Professional demeanor
- Learning styles assessment
References
References upon request
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Department Of Education
09.2017 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Department Of Education
08.2015 - 08.2017
Social Emotional Learning, Education -
National University
Masters of Science, Education -
Pace University
Certification, Software Development -
Columbia University
A+ Certification -
Per Scholas Institute for Technology
Bachelor of Technology, Computer Systems -
New York City College of Technology
Associates in Applied Science, Computer Information Systems -
Queensborough Community College