Molly Van Note
Stony Point
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Teacher with extensive experience at Ps 53, adept at IEP planning and motivating students. Successfully designed individualized lesson plans that fostered engagement and improved learning outcomes for diverse learners. Proven ability to collaborate with parents and faculty to enhance student performance and emotional well-being.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Ps 53
09.2025 - Current
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Special Education Teacher
Ps 18
09.2023 - 06.2025
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
Special Education Teacher
HTCs
02.2021 - 12.2023
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
Special Education Teacher
Ilearn Schools
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
Special Education Teacher
PS 226
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
Special Education Teacher
NYCMCS
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
Special Education Teacher
GCA
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY05-2013
Bachelor of Science - Humanities
Dominican College
Orangeburg, NY05-2009
Skills
- IEP planning
- Motivating students
- Special education
Timeline
Teacher
Ps 53
09.2025 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Ps 18
09.2023 - 06.2025
Special Education Teacher
HTCs
02.2021 - 12.2023
Special Education Teacher
Ilearn Schools
10.2019 - 08.2020
Special Education Teacher
PS 226
09.2018 - 06.2019
Special Education Teacher
NYCMCS
09.2017 - 08.2018
Special Education Teacher
GCA
08.2016 - 08.2017
Master of Science - Education
Mercy College
Bachelor of Science - Humanities
Dominican College