Roshini Arjune
Summary
Diligent Special Education Administrator with a proven track record in educational leadership and student development. Successfully implemented programs that enhanced student performance and supported teacher growth. Demonstrated ability to foster collaborative environment and effectively manage administrative tasks.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
The Shirley Aninias School
09.2022 - Current
- Implement curriculum enhancements to improve student engagement and academic performance.
- Collaborate with parents and teachers to foster a supportive school environment.
- Manage daily operations, ensuring compliance with educational regulations and school standards.
- Partner with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Perform classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Train teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
Special Education Teacher
Ready, Set, Play!
01.2014 - Current
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for neurodiverse learners.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Developed therapeutic play activities to enhance emotional and social skills in children.
Lead Special Education Teacher
Tribeca Preparatory
09.2019 - 06.2022
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Conducted regular assessments to monitor academic performance and behavioral development.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Special Education Itinerant Teacher
Lifestart/YAI
01.2018 - 08.2019
- Collaborated with families to develop home-based support strategies, bridging the gap between school and home learning environments.
- Implemented behavioral interventions to support students with special needs.
- Conducted assessments to monitor progress and adjust educational strategies accordingly.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Lehman College
Bronx, NY12-2017
Master of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
Lehman College
Bronx, NY06-2015
Master of Arts - Psychology
York College
Jamaica, New York, NY05-2012
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Parent engagement and communication
- Student achievement
- Critical thinking and judgment
- Crisis Prevention & Intervention (CPI) Trained
- Orton-Gillingham Reading (Comprehensive)
- Google Suite
Certification
- New York State Students With Disabilities (Birth - Grade 2) Professional Certificate
- New York State Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2) Professional Certificate
Timeline
Assistant Principal
The Shirley Aninias School
09.2022 - Current
Lead Special Education Teacher
Tribeca Preparatory
09.2019 - 06.2022
Special Education Itinerant Teacher
Lifestart/YAI
01.2018 - 08.2019
Special Education Teacher
Ready, Set, Play!
01.2014 - Current
Master of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Lehman College
Master of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
Lehman College
Master of Arts - Psychology
York College