MICHELLE NICORA
Somers,US
Summary
Experienced with diagnosing and treating speech and language disorders across various age groups. Utilizes evidence-based practices to develop tailored therapy plans that address individual needs. Track record of successful collaboration with educators and families to achieve measurable improvements in communication skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech/Language Teacher
Mamaroneck School District
Mamaroneck, NY
02.2026 - Current
- Provide speech/language therapy to students in non-public schools K-12
- Includes students with articulation and phonological processing disorders, as well as receptive and expressive language disabilities, individually and in small groups
- Test and evaluate students for speech and language disorders. Provide data, recommendations and goals for triennials and annual reviews
- Communicate effectively with regular education teachers, administrators, parents and providers about student performance
Speech/Language Teacher- Leave Replacement
Mamaroneck School District
Mamaroneck, New York
10.2025 - 02.2026
- Provided speech language therapy to a caseload of preschool students, focused on areas of receptive and expressive language
- Collaborated with special education teachers, related service providers, and the CPSE Chairperson
- Completed related service logs through the CPSE portal, documenting session notes for each session completed
- Participated in CPSE meetings
- Updated present levels of performance and progress monitoring on IEPs
Speech/Language Teacher
Harrison Central School District
Harrison, NY
10.2025 - 02.2026
- Provided speech/language therapy to a caseload of preschool students, focusing on areas of receptive and expressive language
- Collaborated with special education teachers, related service providers, and the CPSE Chairperson
- Completed related service logs through the CPSE Portal, documenting session notes for each session completed
Speech/Special Education Teacher
Somers Central School District
Somers, NY
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Screened and tested students for speech and language disorders
- Provided data, recommendations and goals for triennials, annual reviews and initial evaluations
- Implemented therapy for articulation and phonological processing disorders, as well as receptive and expressive language disabilities individually, in small groups and inside the classroom
- Communicated effectively with regular education teachers, special education teachers, administrators parents and other providers about student performance and how to reinforce speech and language strategies outside of therapy
Special Education Teacher - Grade 5
Somers Central School District
Somers, NY
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Screened and tested students for speech and language disorders
- Provided data, recommendations and goals for triennials, annual reviews and initial evaluations
- Evaluated, diagnosed and implemented therapy for articulation and phonological processing disorders, as well as receptive and expressive language disabilities individually, in small groups and inside the classrooms
- Communicated effectively with regular education teachers, special education teachers, administrators, parents and other providers about student performance and how to reinforce speech and language strategies outside of therapy
Special Education Teacher
Somers Central School District
Somers, NY
08.2002 - 06.2004
- Completed initial evaluations, triennial testing, and annual reviews
- Consulted with parents, teachers and other providers to compose educational plans for special needs students, that included goals, programming and educational strategies
Speech/Language Teacher
Rye Neck School District
Mamaroneck, NY
08.2000 - 06.2002
- Completed initial evaluations, triennial testing and annual reviews
- Consulted with parents, teachers and other providers to compose educational plans for special needs students, that include goals, programming and educational strategies
- Modified general education curriculum for special needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a range of special needs students
- Partnered with regular education teachers from across academic departments
- Assisted students in learning techniques to aid in the areas of organization, time management, study skills and note taking
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on subject areas
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement
- Recorded student progress to inform parents and school administration of progress on IEP goals
- Screened and tested students for speech and language disorders
- Provided data, recommendations and goals for triennials, annual reviews and initial evaluations
- Evaluated, diagnosed and implemented therapy for articulation and phonological processing disorders, as well as expressive and receptive language delays in small groups, and in the classrooms
- Communicated effectively with regular education teachers, administrators, parents and other providers about student performance and how to properly reinforce both correct and incorrect speech and language
Speech/Language Teacher
Rye Neck School District
Mamaroneck, NY
08.1997 - 06.2000
- Taught reading, language arts and math in a self-contained classroom
- Implemented strategies found in learning programs such as PAF, Wilson, Mosaic of Thought, The Writing Revolution, etc.
- Used techniques such as direct teaching/small step instruction/use of manipulatives and multiple modalities
- Evaluated and diagnosed both strengths and weaknesses of students with special needs in order to differentiate instruction to both increase their skills and modify the current curriculums in the areas of ELA and math
- Taught general education science curriculum to both regular education students and special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement
- Assisted students in learning techniques in the areas of organization, time management, note taking and study skills
- Recorded student progress to inform parents and school administration about the completion of IEP goals
- Partnered with regular education teachers from across academic departments in order to monitor progress in the regular education classrooms, provided consultation and modifications when needed
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
The College of New Rochelle
New Rochelle, NY, US05.2000
Bachelor of Science - Teacher Speech And Hearing Handicapped, Psychology
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY, US05.1997
Diploma - Regents
Kennedy Catholic High School
Somers, NY, US06.1993
Skills
- Dependable in responsibilities
- Efficient task management
- Effective communicator
- Skilled evaluator
- Proficient in speech therapy techniques
- Collaborative team member
Unrelated Work Experience
- Somers Library Board of Trustees, 2021 - 2023
- Religious Education Teacher, 2020 - 2022
- Peach/Athleisure Stylist/Sales, 2018 - 2021
- Managed a Medical Spa, 2015 - 2022
Timeline
Speech/Language Teacher
Mamaroneck School District
02.2026 - Current
Speech/Language Teacher- Leave Replacement
Mamaroneck School District
10.2025 - 02.2026
Speech/Language Teacher
Harrison Central School District
10.2025 - 02.2026
Speech/Special Education Teacher
Somers Central School District
09.2024 - 06.2025
Special Education Teacher - Grade 5
Somers Central School District
02.2022 - 06.2023
Special Education Teacher
Somers Central School District
08.2002 - 06.2004
Speech/Language Teacher
Rye Neck School District
08.2000 - 06.2002
Speech/Language Teacher
Rye Neck School District
08.1997 - 06.2000
Bachelor of Science - Teacher Speech And Hearing Handicapped, Psychology
Ithaca College
Diploma - Regents
Kennedy Catholic High School
Master of Science - Special Education
The College of New Rochelle