Navina Singh
New York,NY
Summary
Compassionate, creative, and effective Special Education Teacher with over 8 years of experience in NYC Public Schools, dedicated to empowering students with disabilities in grades 7-12. Expertise in designing and implementing engaging, hands-on lessons tailored to individual learning needs while fostering an inclusive classroom environment. Proven collaboration skills with teachers, parents, paraprofessionals, and specialists to ensure comprehensive support for each student's educational journey. Multilingual proficiency in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu enhances communication with diverse families, reinforcing a commitment to accountability and strong work ethic in all professional endeavors.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School Special Education Teacher
Department Of Education
Corona, NY
09.2018 - Current
- Delivered standards-based, differentiated instruction to students with disabilities across multiple instructional settings, including 6:1:1, 8:1:1, and 12:1:1 classrooms
- Designed lesson materials specifically targeted at reinforcing key concepts for struggling learners, boosting comprehension levels among those facing academic challenges
- Tailored education and development goals to match individual student abilities and needs creating positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment that excites and invests students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary learning experiences, promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills across subject areas
- Fostered a structured, supportive, and inclusive learning environment promoting academic growth. and social-emotional development.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding
- Collaborated with teams of teachers, related service providers, administrators, and Paraprofessionals to increase student engagement and success
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on research and trends in special education teaching methods
Paraprofessional
Department Of Education
Corona, NY
09.2016 - 08.2017
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play. - Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
Education
Masters of Science - Special Education
PACE University
New York, NY05.2020
Bachelors of Arts - Psychology
YORK College Cuny
Jamaica, NY01.2016
Skills
- Planning and Coordination
- IEP Development & Progress Monitoring
- Classroom management
- Excellent work ethic
- Group and individual instruction
- Data-Driven instruction
- Family Engagement
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PPT, Canva, Zoom, and TEAMS
Accomplishments
- NYC Teaching Fellows Cohort 31
- Member of the Riverview inquiry Council
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
- Collaborated with team of 8 teacher in the development of PBIS
- Supervised team of 3-4 staff members yearly.
Certification
Students With Disabilities- Grade 7-12
Languages
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Full Professional
Interests
- High-Intensity Interval Training
- Photography
- Food Tourism
- Volunteering
- Volunteering at community kitchens and food-related charities
Personal Information
Title: Special Education Teacher
Timeline
Middle School Special Education Teacher
Department Of Education
09.2018 - Current
Paraprofessional
Department Of Education
09.2016 - 08.2017
Masters of Science - Special Education
PACE University
Bachelors of Arts - Psychology
YORK College Cuny