Patricia Montana
Staten Island
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 maintains record of Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with students, families and colleagues.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Teacher
P.S. 84
Staten Island, NY
09.2025 - Current
- Developed innovative lesson plans that fostered creativity and critical thinking in students.
- Implemented art projects utilizing diverse mediums to enhance student engagement and expression.
- Evaluated student progress through assessments, providing
- Designed and maintained a vibrant classroom environment conducive to creative exploration and learning.
- Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
IEP Teacher/Special Education Liaison
P.S 84
Staten Island, NY
09.2022 - Current
- Work closely with the school assessment team to plan for initial and T5 educational planning conferences.
- Partner with parents and colleagues in support of reaching and meeting all students’ individual needs.
- Construct and review individualized education plans.
- Collaborate with teachers and administrative teams to analyze student data and discuss implementations to instruction.
- Implement research based programs for students of varying abilities.
- Plan and facilitate professional learning sessions for staff.
- Support special education teachers with planning and implementing differentiation and specially designed instruction.
- Support special education teachers with creating and implementing compliant IEPs.
- Plan and implement lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Assist in arrival and dismissal of students.
IEP/SETSS Teacher
P.S. 78
Staten Island, NY
08.2017 - 06.2022
- Analyze various forms of data to drive instruction and increase student achievement.
- Partner with parents and colleagues in support of reaching and meeting all students individual needs.
- Collaborate with Teachers and Administrative Team to analyze student data and discuss implementations to instruction.
- Work together with the School Assessment Team to plan for educational planning conferences.
- Participate in educational planning conferences.
- Construct and review individualized education plans.
- Implement lesson plans aligned to students needs as described in the IEP.
- Utilize a multi-sensory approach to enhance students reading fluency and math skills.
Self Contained Special Education Teacher
P.S 78
Staten, NY
08.2014 - 05.2017
- Delivered specialized classroom instruction to students with various disabilities.
- Developed individual educational plans designed to promote educational, physical and social development
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Collaborated with conventional education instructors across multiple departments to optimize student learning.
- Established and communicated clear objectives for lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
Paraprofessional
The Hungerford School
Staten Island, NY
01.2011 - 06.2014
- One to One assisting students with various physical, medical and learning disabilities.
- Assisting with individualized program materials and the preparation of the planning for and providing individual reinforcement and small group instruction materials.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Reinforcing social, cognitive, and behavior instructional objects detailed by teacher.
- Actively participating in student’s transition from activity to activity and subject to subject.
- Organized student performance and enrichment activities to facilitate learning.
- Communicated confidential details about student behavior and performance with parents and authorized parties.
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
Education
Master Of Science - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Touro College
Brooklyn, NY01.2014
Bachelor Of Arts - Science Letters & Society
College of Staten Island
Staten Island, NY08.2012
Skills
- Orton Gillingham
- Spire
- Rewards
- Great Leaps
- Implicit Bias
- Acadience
- Teacher Leadership Program
Trainings
- CPR
- TCIS
- BRT
- Code Blue Teams
- MTSS Academic
- MTSS Behavior Support
- SIT
Teams
Skills
- ATS
- SESIS
- OORS/OSYD
Timeline
Art Teacher
P.S. 84
09.2025 - Current
IEP Teacher/Special Education Liaison
P.S 84
09.2022 - Current
IEP/SETSS Teacher
P.S. 78
08.2017 - 06.2022
Self Contained Special Education Teacher
P.S 78
08.2014 - 05.2017
Paraprofessional
The Hungerford School
01.2011 - 06.2014
Bachelor Of Arts - Science Letters & Society
College of Staten Island
Master Of Science - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Touro College