Rosanne Andrinopoulos
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
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Ed. Teacher (Leave Replacement)
Nassau BOCES
01.2024 - Current
- Assist in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promotes emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Support students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provide one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implement behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Improve student engagement and retention through creative lesson planning and consistent feedback.
- Enhance student learning by implementing differentiated instruction techniques tailored to individual needs.
- Create and manage IEPs/Progress Reports to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
SEIT (Special Ed. Itinerant Teacher)
NY Therapy Placement Services, Inc.
03.2008 - 12.2023
- Work with students with specialized needs to accomplish tasks and build practical skills
- Facilitate functional life skills development in students with autism through instruction and repetition to establish skills
- Deliver specialized classroom instruction to students with developmental disorders
- Develop IEP goals to achieve educational objectives
- Review standardized test results to assess student progress and academic performance.
Pre-School Director
Immanuel Genius, Inc.
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Lead, coach and mentor teachers, and teacher assistants
- Maintain regulatory requirements as per NYC DOH and local agencies
- Maintain staff and children records in compliance with all regulations
- In charge of staffing, placement, and care of all members of school
- Regularly communicate with families regarding student progress
- Ensures the physical environment and health/safety standards are in compliance with local and state licensing regulations.
SEIT (Special Ed. Itinerant Teacher)
Starting Point Services for Children
10.2016 - 01.2022
- Provided direct services to pre-school age children (3-5) in the areas of cognitive development, communication skills, social and emotional development, self-help/adaptive skills, and fine motor/gross motor skills in school setting
- Prepare lesson plans specific to IEP goals, administer DAYC, HELP or Brigance assessments and scoring
- Write quarterly and yearly progress reports with goals
- Attended yearly CPSE district meetings, as needed.
Substitute Teacher, K-5
NYC Dept of Education
03.2005 - 01.2007
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at a consistent level
- Engaged students in discussions to promote interest and drive learning
- Educated students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of head teacher
- Prepared, administered, and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress
- Tutored students individually and in small groups to help with difficult subjects
- Utilized outlined grading procedures and assessment strategies to document and report on student growth, development, and understanding
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff
- Taught reading, language arts, mathematics and other subjects utilizing course of study adopted by Board of Education.
Education
Master of Science in Childhood Special Education -
Touro College
New York, NY01.2007
Bachelor of Science in Human Services -
St. John's University
Jamaica, NY12.2000
Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Communication Strategies
- Assistive Technology
- Small Group Instruction
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- MS Office Proficient
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
- Classroom Organization
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Positive Reinforcement
- Applied Behavior Analysis
Certification
- General Education 1-6, NYS Teaching License Initial Certificate
- Special Education 1-6, NYS Teaching License Initial Certificate
- Students with Disabilities (Birth-Grade 2), Professional Certificate
- Students with Disabilities (All Grades), Professional Certificate (Pending)
- Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2), Initial Certificate
Timeline
Special Ed. Teacher (Leave Replacement)
Nassau BOCES
01.2024 - Current
Pre-School Director
Immanuel Genius, Inc.
08.2022 - 06.2023
SEIT (Special Ed. Itinerant Teacher)
Starting Point Services for Children
10.2016 - 01.2022
SEIT (Special Ed. Itinerant Teacher)
NY Therapy Placement Services, Inc.
03.2008 - 12.2023
Substitute Teacher, K-5
NYC Dept of Education
03.2005 - 01.2007
Master of Science in Childhood Special Education -
Touro College
Bachelor of Science in Human Services -
St. John's University
- General Education 1-6, NYS Teaching License Initial Certificate
- Special Education 1-6, NYS Teaching License Initial Certificate
- Students with Disabilities (Birth-Grade 2), Professional Certificate
- Students with Disabilities (All Grades), Professional Certificate (Pending)
- Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2), Initial Certificate
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