Rebecca Martinez
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Special Education Teacher with 4 years of experience providing exceptional instruction to students with diverse learning needs. Skilled at addressing each student’s unique needs. Adept at creating lesson plans that capture the diverse learning styles, interests, imagination, and abilities of all students. In-depth knowledge of early childhood education with focus on cultivating a safe and welcoming environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
New York Department Of Education
09.2024 - Current
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
Special Education Teacher
New York Department Of Education
09.2020 - 08.2024
- Developed Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with special needs
- Provided direct instruction to students with special needs
- Collaborated with other teachers, administrators, and parents to ensure the best learning environment for students
- Monitored and assessed student progress
- Provided accommodations and modifications to the curriculum
- Participating in professional development activities
- Assess students' skills to determine their needs and develop effective teaching plans particular to each student's abilities.
Special Education Paraprofessional
P.S. 255 @ Q397
01.2018 - 06.2020
- Provided one-to-one support for pupils with a wide range of special needs
- Assisted teacher in classroom activities and maintained a fully organized classroom
- Assisting in gathering the bus students, escorting and supervising them as they board their respective buses
- Enhanced learning and social development through play
- Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas
- Helped students with feeding, toileting, and personal hygiene
- Participate in teacher-parent conferences regarding students' progress or problems
- Observe students' performance and record relevant data to assess progress
- Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, or administrative regulations
- (SESIS)
Student Teaching
P.S. 11 Kathryn Phelan
09.2019 - 11.2019
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support mentor teacher's lesson delivery
- Had one-on-one sessions with struggling students to increase classroom GPAs and individual student success
- Implement multiple curricula including mathematics, science social studies, and literacy
- Design lesson plans and unit with objectives aligned to Common Core Standards
- Provide modifications, using multiple teaching strategies for learners from a wide range of backgrounds, including students with IEPs
- Utilize ongoing informal and formal assessment to measure effectiveness of teaching and optimize student learning, adapting instruction when needed
- Integrate technology into lessons to engage learners, including use of Promethean boards and iPads.
Special Education Student Teacher
P.S. 255 @ Q128
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Designed, planned and implemented math, reading and writing small groups of varying skill levels based on Common Core Standards
- Collaborated regularly with special education teacher about lesson adaptations and accommodations for students
- Employed positive interaction with students to develop a rapport, gain respect, and trust to ensure a productive learning environment
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to diverse range of developmentally challenged students.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Queens College of The City University of New York
Flushing, NY06.2017
Skills
- Bilingual
- Certified Teacher
- Learning Strategies
- Differentiated instruction
- Monitoring
- Computer and Electronics
- Classroom Management
- Compassion & Empathy
- Leadership Skills
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
New York Department Of Education
09.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher
New York Department Of Education
09.2020 - 08.2024
Student Teaching
P.S. 11 Kathryn Phelan
09.2019 - 11.2019
Special Education Student Teacher
P.S. 255 @ Q128
07.2018 - 08.2018
Special Education Paraprofessional
P.S. 255 @ Q397
01.2018 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Queens College of The City University of New York
Master of Arts - Special Education
Adelphi University
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