Nancy Boinest

• Taught students with disabilities in both a self-contained classroom as well as using the inclusion model in co-teaching situations
• Served as a mentor and colleague teacher
• Was nominated by my peers twice to be Teacher of the Year
• Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
• Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
• Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
• Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
• Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
• Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
• Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
• Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
• Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
• Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
• Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
• Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
• Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
• Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
• Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
• Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
• Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.

• Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
• Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
• Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
• Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
• Established positive relationships with students and their families.
• Assisted in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
• Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
• Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.

Involved in writing life skills curriculum