Energetic teacher specializing in Literacy and Special Education instruction.
Teacher focused on implementing highly effective instructional practices to improve student learning and academic performance.
Caring teacher demonstrating skills in strategic classroom management and effective discipline.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher for Alternate Ed Program
Bennington Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
Improved student behavior and social skills through implementation of positive reinforcement strategies and consistent classroom management techniques.
Developed strong relationships with students, fostering trust and creating a safe learning environment where they could thrive academically and emotionally.
Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
Established a collaborative atmosphere by working closely with paraprofessionals who provided additional support during instruction time or one-on-one sessions as needed.
Kindergarten Teacher
Bennington Elementary School
08.2018 - 08.2023
Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature and handwriting.
Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
Collaborate in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
Applies evidence-based practices for classroom management.
Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
Special Education Teacher
Bennington Elementary School
08.2017 - 08.2018
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with the master schedule.
Worked with students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Collaborated with numerous departments and multiple general education teachers.
Special Education Teacher
Greenwich Central School Dst
10.2016 - 06.2017
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with the master schedule.
Collaborated with numerous departments and multiple general education teachers.
Worked with students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Cambridge Central School District
12.2015 - 03.2016
Used range of instructional approaches and classroom of activities to draw students into material and enhance understanding.
Took over a 6th grade English class for 4 months, managing all classroom assignments, student needs and record keeping.
Collaborated with teaching staff to devise and implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
Maintained safe and orderly classroom.
Education
Master of Science - Literacy And Special Education
Sage Graduate School
Troy, NY
2016
Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education And Psychology
Russell Sage College
Troy, NY
2013
Skills
Kind and empathetic educator
Positive and encouraging
Instructional best practices
Strong written and verbal communicator
Creative lesson planning
Strong collaborator
Certification
Vermont Professional Educator License (Level I) Special Education Certification, K-Grade 8 (Obtained May 2019)
Vermont Professional Educator License (Level I) Elementary Education Certification, K-Grade 6 (Obtained February 2020)
Timeline
Special Education Teacher for Alternate Ed Program
Bennington Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Bennington Elementary School
08.2018 - 08.2023
Special Education Teacher
Bennington Elementary School
08.2017 - 08.2018
Special Education Teacher
Greenwich Central School Dst
10.2016 - 06.2017
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Cambridge Central School District
12.2015 - 03.2016
Master of Science - Literacy And Special Education
Sage Graduate School
Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education And Psychology
Russell Sage College
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