Renee Valerino
Teacher
Baldwinsville,NY
Summary
Accomplished Special Education Teacher successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Special Education Teacher- 5th/6th Grade Teacher
SCSD
08.2017 - Current
Special Education - MCL
SCSD
06.2014 - 06.2017
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Completed intensive leadership training and provided training to colleagues on applied behavior analysis.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
Special Education Teacher-Kindergarten
SCSD
09.2013 - 06.2016
Special Education Teacher-self Contained
Syracuse City School
Syracuse, NY
01.2002 - 08.2014
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY 08.1998 - 12.2001
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY 08.2003 - 05.2005
Accomplishments
National Board Certification- Special Education
Timeline
Special Education Teacher- 5th/6th Grade Teacher
SCSD
08.2017 - Current
Special Education - MCL
SCSD
06.2014 - 06.2017
Special Education Teacher-Kindergarten
SCSD
09.2013 - 06.2016
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Syracuse University
08.2003 - 05.2005
Special Education Teacher-self Contained
Syracuse City School
01.2002 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Syracuse University
08.1998 - 12.2001