Rachel Silverman
Ronkonkoma
Summary
Elementary education professional with proven track record of fostering inclusive learning environments and implementing effective instructional strategies. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and achieving positive educational outcomes, adaptable to changing classroom dynamics. Skilled in behavior management, differentiation, and student advocacy, bringing reliability and flexibility to role.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher Leave Replacement
Roslyn School District
Roslyn, NY
08.2025 - Current
- K-1 Consultant Teacher at Heights Elementary School (09/2025)
- Push in and co-teach to support special education students in an inclusive setting
- Modify materials and differentiate instruction to provide opportunities for success for all students
- Permanent substitute at Heights after leave replacement
Summer Extended School Year Teaching Assistant
Sachem Central School District
Lake Grove, NY
01.2024 - Current
- Teaching Assistant in 12th Grade 8:1:2 setting
- Teaching Assistant in 3rd Grade 12:1:1 setting
- Ensure students maintain skills and IEP goals
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Sachem Central School District
Lake Grove, NY
01.2024 - 01.2025
- At Cayuga Elementary School
- Delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Transition students from classroom to activities
Per Diem Substitute Teacher
Wappingers Central School District
Wappingers Falls, NY
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Instruct whole class based on teacher plans
- Transition students from classroom to activities
Per Diem Substitute Teacher
Hyde Park Central School District
Hyde Park, NY
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Instruct whole class based on teacher plans
- Transition students from classroom to activities
- Pull small groups during independent work
Substitute Aide
Alternatives for Children
East Setauket, NY
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Facilitated support for 3-5 year old students with developmental, behavioral, and learning disabilities.
- Engage students in purposeful play
- 1:1 aide in summers, substitute between semesters
Education
Master of Science - Reading
State University At Albany
Albany01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY01.2024
Skills
- Strong classroom management skills
- Differentiate teaching and materials based on student need
- Strong communication with parents, students, and other staff
- Write and implement IEP goals for social skills, behavior, and content areas
- Data collection and analysis
Certification
- Early Childhood Education B-2
- Childhood Education 1-6
- Students with Disabilities B-2
- Students with Disabilities 1-6
Timeline
Special Education Teacher Leave Replacement
Roslyn School District
08.2025 - Current
Summer Extended School Year Teaching Assistant
Sachem Central School District
01.2024 - Current
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Sachem Central School District
01.2024 - 01.2025
Per Diem Substitute Teacher
Wappingers Central School District
01.2023 - 01.2024
Per Diem Substitute Teacher
Hyde Park Central School District
01.2022 - 01.2024
Substitute Aide
Alternatives for Children
01.2020 - 01.2024
Master of Science - Reading
State University At Albany
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Marist College
STUDENT TEACHING
Brinckerhoff Elementary School
2nd Grade ICT, Wappingers Central School District, Fall 2023
Myers Corners Elementary School
3rd Grade, Wappingers Central School District, Fall 2023
Cayuga Elementary School
Kindergarten, Sachem Central School District, Spring 2022