Olivia Fortich
Glen Head,NY
Summary
Resilient Special Education Teacher looking to leave education. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict and works well with colleagues. Exceptional communication skills with administration as well as parents. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
5th Grade ICT Special Education Teacher
P.S. 160 The Walt Disney Magnet STEAM School: NYC DOE
09.2023 - Current
- Write, revise, and implement IEPs according to data collection, individual learning requirements, and disabilities to ensure an equitable, supportive academic and social-emotional learning experience for children with special needs
- Provide accommodations and modifications to grade-level instruction, differentiating content, process, and product as needed to promote understanding
- Facilitate strategic, data-driven small-group remediation in core content areas following a variety of co-teaching models to ensure curricular accessibility for all levels of learners
- Connect daily and weekly with parents through ongoing communication, including a newsletter to highlight learning targets and events each week to maximize involvement.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
2nd Grade ICT Special Education Teacher
P.S. 160 The Walt Disney Magnet STEAM School: NYC DOE
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Write, revise, and implement IEPs according to data collection, individual learning requirements, and disabilities to ensure an equitable, supportive academic and social-emotional learning experience for children with special needs
- Provide accommodations and modifications to grade-level instruction, differentiating content, process, and product as needed to promote understanding
- Facilitate strategic, data-driven small-group remediation in core content areas following a variety of co-teaching models to ensure curricular accessibility for all levels of learners
- Connect daily and weekly with parents through ongoing communication, including a newsletter to highlight learning targets and events each week to maximize involvement.
K-5th Grade Per-Diem Substitute Teacher
District Wide: North Shore CSD
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Contributed to student learning, growth, and advancement through effective instructional practices
- Executed lessons according to curricular guidelines and instructional plans, adapting approach to suit the academic and developmental needs of a diverse population in various grades/settings, including children with special needs and ELLs
- Established a structured learning environment through positive reinforcement, meaningful rapport, and clear expectations
- Generated detailed reports for classroom teachers to communicate pertinent information, updates, and academic/behavioral progress during their absences
- Prioritized student safety and supervision following school/district procedures at all times.
Nursery Program Teacher
Everbrook Academy: Preschool & Licensed Day Care Center
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Created developmentally-appropriate lessons that encouraged the acquisition of early academic, social-emotional, and fine/gross motor skills
- Fostered a child-focused learning environment that led to an early love of learning, foundational concept knowledge, and key, age-appropriate life skills
- Communicated daily with families regarding cognitive, behavioral, and daily progress.
2nd Grade General Education Leave Replacement Teacher
Barton Elementary School: Palm Beach CSD
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Gleaned best practices regarding classroom management, lesson design, and student engagement
- Scaffolded instruction to promote curricular content mastery and English language proficiency for ELLs
- Maintained accurate student records, tracked performance trends, personalized instruction, and fostered positive relationships with students and their families.
Education
Master's Degree - Developmental Disabilities
Columbia University Teachers College
Bachelor's Degree - Elementary Education
Florida Atlantic University
Master's Degree - Literacy
SUNY Oneonta
01.2025
Skills
- Assessment
- Classroom Management
- Collaboration
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Content Creation
- Schedule development
- Document Proofreading
- Detail Oriented
- Decision-Making
- Data Analysis
- Differentiation
- Relationship Building
- Social Media Platforms
- Organization, prioritizing, and multi-tasking
- Time Management
Initial Certifications
- Early Childhood Education [Birth-Grade 2]
- Childhood Education [Grades 1-6]
- Students with Disabilities [All Grades]
Timeline
5th Grade ICT Special Education Teacher
P.S. 160 The Walt Disney Magnet STEAM School: NYC DOE
09.2023 - Current
2nd Grade ICT Special Education Teacher
P.S. 160 The Walt Disney Magnet STEAM School: NYC DOE
09.2022 - 06.2023
K-5th Grade Per-Diem Substitute Teacher
District Wide: North Shore CSD
12.2021 - 06.2022
Nursery Program Teacher
Everbrook Academy: Preschool & Licensed Day Care Center
07.2021 - 12.2021
2nd Grade General Education Leave Replacement Teacher
Barton Elementary School: Palm Beach CSD
01.2021 - 06.2021
Master's Degree - Developmental Disabilities
Columbia University Teachers College
Bachelor's Degree - Elementary Education
Florida Atlantic University
Master's Degree - Literacy
SUNY Oneonta
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