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.
Work History
Special Education Teacher
New York City Public Schools
07 1992 - 06 2019
Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Special Education Teacher
Consejo Nacional para la Niñez y la Adolescencia | CONANI
09 1989 - 09 1990
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
Enhanced students'' communication skills by implementing group activities and collaborative projects.
Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Special Education Specialist
Our Children First
04 2003 - 04 2005
Implemented evidence-based practices that promoted social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth in students with disabilities.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess students'' needs, develop interventions, and monitor progress for improved outcomes.
Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify specific areas of need and track progress toward achieving individual goals.
Enhanced student learning by developing and implementing individualized education plans tailored to each student''s needs.
Education
Masters Degree - Psychology
Mercy College
05.2003
Bachelors Degree - Psychology
Universidad autónoma de Santo Domingo
10.1989
Skills
Special education
Lesson Planning
Group and individual instruction
Student records management
Classroom management
Disability assessment testing
Elementary education
Conflict resolution techniques
Differentiated instruction
Flexible and Adaptable
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Additional Information
Retired 2019 July- Present
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
New York City Public Schools
07 1992 - 06 2019
Special Education Teacher
Consejo Nacional para la Niñez y la Adolescencia | CONANI
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