Riquette Cohen

• Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
• Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
• Collaborated with parents and communities to improve learning quality and develop individualized student programs.
• Developed and taught engaging and developmentally appropriate lesson plans to differentiate needs for learners.
• Assessed student achievement through data analysis and maintained appropriate documentation for school-based and individual reporting purposes.

• Demonstrated support for social and behavioral goals based on the IEP.
• Support with social skills instruction, escort, replacement behaviors, crisis intervention, short term stabilization, and reintegration into general education classroom.
• Implemented modifications and accommodations for student to access instructional curriculum, ongoing assessment and progress monitoring of benchmark performance, and progress reporting toward annual IEP goals.
• Established classroom management system that maintains appropriate regulation; create positive learning environment in which students are actively engaged in learning, social interaction, cooperative learning, and self-motivation; supports intellectual, personal, and social development of all students.

• Introduce and facilitate online learning to students using Zoom and Presence Learning.
• Evaluate and revise lesson plans and course content to provide student centered learning.
• Engage students with on task behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Enhance student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches.
• Provide vocational and basic life skills in preparation for post graduate programs.
• Develop, revise and employ IEP's that meet students educational, social-emotional and physical needs.

• Created and managed IEP's to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
• Instructed students in core academic areas; such as Math, ELA, Science and Social Studies using Extend 1 content standards.
• Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to diverse range of developmentally challenged students.
• Organized and developed instructional material, and conduct special assessments to support individual student needs.
• Collaborated with fellow teachers, OT and PT specialists to best service and assess specific student needs and accommodations.
• Established positive relationship with parents and students through positive communication and community field trips.

• Worked with special needs students with academic, social and physical needs.
• Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough data and records of progress.
• Attend to student in one to one and small group support in deficit areas.
• Redirect students to task related lessons using individual modifications and strategies.

• Facilitated activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
• Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among a class of 40 students.
• Monitored students safety during game related activities.
• Collaborated daily with classroom teachers to keep activities running smoothly.

• Applied the positive reinforcement method to redirect negative behaviors.
• Conducted small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
• Supported students in developing strategies for individual needs and classroom group dynamics.
• Facilitated reading, writing, phonics and math groups forgrades 6 and 7.

Specialized in substitute work for Physical Education, Curriculum Assistance and Special Education classes.

• Implemented unconventional unit plans in grades 5-7, such as Orienteering and Karate.
• Promoted an environment of learning, safety and exploration for all ability levels
• Presented community resources to encourage positive physical activity.
• Combined discipline plan with effective measures and various lesson plans to increase concentration, participation, and progress student accountability.
  
• Analyzed complex game situations with quick and effective feedback.
  

• Instructed students with diverse disabilities including ADD, ADHD, Autism and Asperger's.
• Created and enforced child-based hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
• Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level.
• Taught students in various stages of cognitive, social and emotional development.