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Phyllis Marcus
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Coordinator with a proven track record at George Westinghouse Career and Technical Education High School. Expert in developing individualized education plans and enhancing student engagement through collaborative problem-solving and compliance with special education law. Skilled in social-emotional support, fostering effective parent-teacher communication to drive student success.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Liaison
Downtown Brooklyn YABC School
Brooklyn, NY
09.2017 - Current
- Coordinate individualized education plans to meet diverse student needs.
- Mentor staff on effective strategies for supporting students with disabilities.
- Facilitate training sessions on inclusive practices.
- Schedule and hold Annual Review meetings of IEPs
- Attend Triennial Evaluation meetings with the school psychologist
- Maintain compliance for federa; and state Special Education laws
Special Education Teacher
George Westinghouse Career And Technical Education High School
Brooklyn, NY
11.1989 - 06.2019
- Developed individualized education plans (IEPs) to meet diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to implement effective teaching strategies.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instructional methods accordingly.
- Held Annual Review meetings of IEPs with parents and staff to develop plans for the next school year.
Special Education Coordinator
George Westinghouse Career And Technical Education High School
Brooklyn, NY
08.1999 - 06.2008
- Supervised Special Education teaching and paraprofessional staff as well as related-service providers
- Worked directly with the school programmer to develop Special Education students' class programs
- Coordinated training sessions for staff on special education best practices
- Monitored compliance with federal and state regulations regarding special education services
- Implemented strategies to improve student engagement in special education programs
- Devised and presented Special Education training to all school staff
- Attended monthly Special Education district meetings
- Evaluated 15-person special education staff through classroom observation, feedback and recommendations.
Education
No Degree - Certificate in High School Administration
Touro College
Brooklyn, NY06-2001
Master of Science - Education
Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY06-1995
Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Languages And Literatures
Clark University
Worcester, Massachusetts, MA08-1983
Skills
- Social-emotional support
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative Problem-solving
- Conflict resolution
- Special education law
- Life skills instruction
- Instructional differentiation
- Learning disability knowledge
Interests
Timeline
Special Education Liaison
Downtown Brooklyn YABC School
09.2017 - Current
Special Education Coordinator
George Westinghouse Career And Technical Education High School
08.1999 - 06.2008
Special Education Teacher
George Westinghouse Career And Technical Education High School
11.1989 - 06.2019
No Degree - Certificate in High School Administration
Touro College
Master of Science - Education
Brooklyn College
Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Languages And Literatures
Clark University