Robin Gilenson
Special Ed Teacher
Yonkers,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
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Special Ed. Teacher
Rising Ground ( Biondi School)
Yonkers, NY
02.2009 - 06.2023
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- 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.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
Education
Master of Science - Regular ED And Special Ed
09.2004 - 05.2007
Skills
Student records management
undefinedWilson Certified
I am certified in the Wilson Program. I use it with the students that qualify for it through the Wade Testing. I find that this helps the non-readers to strengthen their skills and promote confidence in their reading.
Timeline
Special Ed. Teacher - Rising Ground ( Biondi School)
02.2009 - 06.2023
Long Island University - Master of Science, Regular ED And Special Ed
09.2004 - 05.2007
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