+ Years of teaching experience
Natalie F. Johnson
Valley Stream,NY
Summary
To serve as an educator in Special Education and English Language Arts at the 7-12 level, incorporating best practices into a rigorous, yet student-centered, curriculum.
Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.
Skilled Language Arts Teacher knowledgeable about building strong verbal and written communication skills in Middle and High School. Desiring to contribute 10+ years of experience to long-term position.
Overview
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Certifications
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with teams of 4-12 in the development of project-based learning curricula.
- Worked jointly with fellow ELA teachers to introduce new HMH curriculum.
- Designed skills-based Social Studies enrichment curriculum.
- Implemented REWARDS program for 6th-8th graders.
Work History
Special Education/ELA Teacher
Corona Arts and Sciences Academy
09.2020 - Current
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
- Developed effective IEPs to promote student progress.
- Encouraged independent thought, good judgment, and expression of original ideas.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
Special Eduction Teacher
PS/MS 105 The Bay School
11.2020 - 09.2021
- Implemented REWARDS AIS program for 6th-8th grade.
- Partnered with general education teachers from across academic departments to develop effective instructional strategies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
Special Education and ELA Teacher
New Visions Advanced Math and Science IV High School
01.2017 - 08.2020
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
Special Education Teacher
Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School 73
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Partnered with general education teachers from across academic departments.
- Taught students across multiple classifications of special needs.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Taught students in pull-out and push-in resource environments.
Senior Production Editor
Oxford University Press
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
- Edited and reviewed content for grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Delegated and tracked each staff member's assignments and deadlines.
- Collaborated with design, editorial and marketing departments to meet desired content goals.
- Established and implemented workflows to streamline editing processes.
Other Professional Experience
STEM Publishers, Freelance, Community Newspapers
08.1986 - 08.2010
- Progressed from production assistant to Supervising Production Editor.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Education
Master of Science - Education, dual certification in Special Education and English Language Arts program
Molloy College
Bachelor of Arts - creative writing/literature
Binghamton University
Skills
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Curriculum adjustments
- Team collaboration
- Competent in smartboard technology
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Small group instruction
- Writing instruction
Certification
- Professional, Special Education, 7-12, professional certification pending
- Professional, English Language Arts, 7-12, professional certification pending
Technology Skills
- Proficient in classroom use of: Google Classroom; Microsoft Office; Rewordify; SESIS; Power School (teachers and administration), Google Voice-to-Text.
- Familiar with synchronous and asynchronous learning use of Zoom; FlipGrid; Padlet; Pear Deck; Kialo for peer-to-peer discussion.
Other Professional Experience
- Oxford University Press, 01/01/10, 12/31/14, Senior Production Editor
- Various positions in STEM and academic publishing from assistant production editor to supervising production editor.
Timeline
Special Eduction Teacher
PS/MS 105 The Bay School
11.2020 - 09.2021
Special Education/ELA Teacher
Corona Arts and Sciences Academy
09.2020 - Current
Special Education and ELA Teacher
New Visions Advanced Math and Science IV High School
01.2017 - 08.2020
Special Education Teacher
Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School 73
01.2014 - 01.2017
Senior Production Editor
Oxford University Press
01.2010 - 01.2014
Other Professional Experience
STEM Publishers, Freelance, Community Newspapers
08.1986 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Arts - creative writing/literature
Binghamton University
Master of Science - Education, dual certification in Special Education and English Language Arts program
Molloy College
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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