Dedicated educator committed to addressing both academic and emotional needs of students. Utilizes personalized, hands-on teaching methods tailored to individual learning styles. Strong communication skills and a patient demeanor foster a supportive and collaborative classroom environment. Proven ability to lead and contribute effectively within team settings.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Bloomfield School District
Bloomfield
09.2010 - Current
Modified curriculum resources to accommodate diverse student requirements in classrooms such as kindergarten, first, fourth, and fifth grades.
Established strong communication and working relationships with parents
Collaborated with classroom teachers to share lead roles during classroom instruction.
Functioned exclusively as an inclusion teacher for sixth grade - four years. Helped facilitate with 6th Grade Class Day; Field Trips; Back to School Night; Cultural Carnival Fundraiser
Emotional regulation impairment self-contained classroom- four years
Covered maternity leave 6th grade math/science position until replacement was found.
5th Grade General Education Teacher
Washington Academy
Cedar Grove
09.2007 - 06.2010
Facilitated engaging lessons in various subjects for diverse student needs, while promoting positive student behavior.
Worked along side special education teachers and social workers to promote a safe and accommodating school environment for all students.
General Education Teacher
St Cassian School
Montclair
10.2001 - 06.2007
Developed and implemented curriculum for Language Arts and History across grades five to eight.
Designed engaging lesson plans tailored for kindergarten students.
Created and put into motion different pageants and ceremonies throughout the years.
Worked as a supervisor for athletics served as a coach for soccer, basketball and track teams.
Monitored the morning care and aftercare program that were offered.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Caldwell University
Caldwell, NJ
05-2011
Bachelor of Arts - History
Providence College
Providence, RI
05-1999
Skills
Co-teaching experience
Lead teaching experience
Group and individual instruction
Differentiated instruction
Behavior management
Parent-teacher collaboration
Affiliations
Wingman Champion
Link-It Data Team Member
I &RS Team Member
Chess Club Supervisor
Piloted- Eureka Math 5th Grade Program and HMH 6th Grade Math Program
Cross Country Coach - Bloomfield High School
Accomplishments
Oak View School Teacher of the Year 2024- 2025
Essex Country Cross Country Boy's Coach of the Year 2012