Nancy Pregiato
Pleasantville,NY
Summary
Well-rounded and compassionate Special Education Teacher skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate special circumstances. Provides appropriate and individualized instruction to build foundations for lifelong learning. Develops, implements and acts as teacher of record of Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Pleasantville Union Free School District
Pleasantville, NY
09.1991 - 06.2022
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
- Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress.
- Designed and delivered personalized learning for each student and advocated for student inclusion and success in general education environments.
- Attended parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
- Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
- Analyzed student data and prescribed remediation and enrichment to meet learning needs.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
- Adapted instructional techniques to appropriate ages and skill levels of supervised students.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
- Utilized technology resources such as online programs and assistive devices.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Hunter College of The City University of New York
New York, NY01-1991
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Fordham University
The Bronx, NY05-1988
Skills
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Skills Development
- Parent Communication
- Differentiated Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Learning Style Assessments
- Instructional Strategies
- Progress Evaluations
- Data Management
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Learning Disabilities Expertise
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Team Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Recieived Teacher of the Year award in 2022
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Pleasantville Union Free School District
09.1991 - 06.2022
Master of Science - Special Education
Hunter College of The City University of New York
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Fordham University
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