Renee E. Anderson
Bronx,NY
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Special Education Teacher
Life Skills Preschool
07.2022 - Current
- Engaged students with specialized play and educational activities to boost learning.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Developed and taught engaging and developmentally appropriate lesson plans to differentiate needs for learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Assessed student achievement through data analysis and maintained appropriate documentation for school-based and individual reporting purposes.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Established safe play environment for students.
Special Education Teacher
Village Child Development Center
09.2018 - 06.2022
- Identified the educational needs of each student to provide individualized learning plans
- Effectively used classroom spaces and outdoor spaces to encourage socialization
- Prepared periodic progress reports and established individual learning objectives
- Complied with state and federal guidelines pertaining to special education.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Special Education Teacher
Susan E. Wagner Day School
10.2017 - 09.2018
- Collaborated with a co-teacher to develop and teach highly engaging, academically rigorous curriculum and lessons, aligned with Common Core Standards
- Identified educational needs of each child to provide individualized learning plans
- Effectively used classroom spaces and outdoor spaces to encourage socialization
- Prepared periodic progress reports and established individual learning objectives.
Lead Kindergarten Teacher
Harlem Village Academies, East Elementary
11.2015 - 10.2017
- Collaborated with co-teacher to develop and teach a highly engaging, academically rigorous curriculum and lessons, aligned with Common Core Standards
- Instructed a multi-cultural class of 20 students in language, numbers, natural and social science, music, art, and life skills
- Designed and implement standards-based weekly lesson plans based on up-to-date educational best practices
- Used a variety of instructional materials, digital content, technology integration, and creative learning activities to support the achievement of learning objectives
- Evaluated performance using formal and informal testing, anecdotal data, and formative assessment.
Associate Teacher
Boys and Girls Harbor
08.2015 - 11.2015
- Worked under class/head teacher and school administration to support instruction and social development of the students
- Assisted the lead teacher in planning the lessons and implementing study programs for students
- Supervised the activities of children and ensure their safety in the absence of the lead teacher
- Conducted different recreational activities like drawing, coloring, music, drama, etc.
Education
Master of Education - SPECIAL EDUCATION
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06.2021
Master of Education - Special Education
Concordia University
Portland, OR04.2017
BACHELOR’S - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
The College of Westchester
White Plains, NY05.2015
Associate of Applied Business - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
The College of Westchester
White Plains, NY05.2012
Skills
- Excellent Classroom Management
- Experience working with special needs students
- Creative student engagement
- Strong communication skills with parents and children
- Team Player
- Verbal and Non-verbal Communication
- Instructional Strategies
- Progress Evaluations
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
Certification
In process of being certified.
Timeline
Preschool Special Education Teacher
Life Skills Preschool
07.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Village Child Development Center
09.2018 - 06.2022
Special Education Teacher
Susan E. Wagner Day School
10.2017 - 09.2018
Lead Kindergarten Teacher
Harlem Village Academies, East Elementary
11.2015 - 10.2017
Associate Teacher
Boys and Girls Harbor
08.2015 - 11.2015
Master of Education - SPECIAL EDUCATION
Grand Canyon University
Master of Education - Special Education
Concordia University
BACHELOR’S - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
The College of Westchester
Associate of Applied Business - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
The College of Westchester
In process of being certified.
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