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Michelle DeGiorgio

New City

Summary

New York State certified Special Education Teacher with experience in working with students with a wide range of disabilities. A dedicated, student-focused education professional who profoundly impacts achievement and student engagement by creating an environment built on a progressive discipline model that meets the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social needs of all students. Demonstrates a true passion for collaborating with students, staff, faculty, and the school community to exceed goals and ambitions. Adept at identifying needs, strategizing improvement plans, and collaborating with teachers, administrators, and parents to achieve results. Well-organized, demonstrating self-motivation, perseverance, and creativity to achieve both personal and institutional goals.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Teacher Coach

Cooke Institute
01.2025 - Current
  • Support and mentor novice teachers and improve student outcomes by observing lessons, providing feedback, modeling lessons and offering educational resources
  • Develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) for diverse learners, aligning instructional strategies with students' unique needs, abilities, and learning goals
  • Adapt curriculum to accommodate multiple learning styles, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations
  • Collaborate with general education teachers, support staff, and families to foster an inclusive learning environment and promote student success
  • Provide behavior management support and positive reinforcement techniques to encourage student engagement and growth

Special Education Teacher (Independent SETSS Provider)

Cardinal Hayes High School
01.2015 - Current
  • Resource Room Teacher for grades 9-12 with a philosophy of integrity, fairness, and ethics to promote the school’s overall mission and vision for academic and behavioral success
  • Collaborative Teacher for the following subjects: English 9-12; Algebra I & II; Geometry; Biology; Earth Science; Global History I and II; U.S
  • History
  • Develop, implement, and monitor IEPs
  • Respond effectively to students’ academic and behavioral needs by actively participating in Committee on Special Education meetings and coordinating with the NYCDOE team to create and monitor intervention services
  • NYS Regents test prep; PSAT/SAT test prep; assist SSD Coordinator for administration of SATs with accommodations
  • Assist in guiding students with the college application process, including the financial aid process for college (FAFSA)
  • Summer School Teacher- High School Math
  • Teacher for Summer Success Program designed for incoming 9th graders identified as academically at-risk
  • Engage students in remote learning using Schoology, Google, and Zoom

Special Education Substitute Teacher

Pearl River School District
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Classroom teacher for various subjects and grade levels K-12 with primary assignments in Special Education
  • Leave Replacement and long-term assignments working with students with various disabilities including ASD and Down syndrome

Property Manager

Hyenga Lake LLP
01.2011 - 01.2014
  • Provided property management for a 75-unit residential rental property
  • Oversaw tenant selection, lease management, insurance, and tax accounting
  • Directed maintenance, major repairs, and daily operations

Special Education Teacher

Monroe Woodbury Central School District
01.1991 - 01.1992
  • Self-contained classroom teacher for students for the following subjects: 10th grade Social Studies, 8th grade Language Arts, 7th grade Language Arts
  • Resource room teacher for grades 2-6

Education

M.S. - Special Education

Long Island University
Brookville, NY
01.1991

B.A. - Communications

Fordham University
Bronx, NY
01.1988

Certification

N.Y.S. Certification, Special Education K-12

Timeline

Special Education Teacher Coach

Cooke Institute
01.2025 - Current

Special Education Teacher (Independent SETSS Provider)

Cardinal Hayes High School
01.2015 - Current

Special Education Substitute Teacher

Pearl River School District
01.2014 - 01.2015

Property Manager

Hyenga Lake LLP
01.2011 - 01.2014

Special Education Teacher

Monroe Woodbury Central School District
01.1991 - 01.1992

M.S. - Special Education

Long Island University

B.A. - Communications

Fordham University
Michelle DeGiorgio