Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
New York City Department Of Education-IS 187
09.2017 - 10.2019
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.
Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
History Teacher
New York City Department Of Education,-187
09.2001 - 09.2017
Maintained regular verbal and written communication with school counselors and parents to update with student progress, class schedules and important test dates.
Employed appropriate teaching methods to cater to individual educational needs of each student.
Promoted cultural understanding and global awareness by integrating world history themes into curriculum.
Delivered prepared lesson plans using instructional materials and tools.
Continuously pursued professional development opportunities in order to stay current on best practices within the field of history education and provide the highest quality instruction possible for my students.
Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
Education
James Madison Constitution Project - Constitution in American History
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ
08.2013
Certificate of Administration - Education
The College of Saint Rose
Albany, NY
05.2011
Master of Arts - Social Work
Fordam University
Manhattan, New York
06.1997
Master of Science - Education
Wagner College
Staten Island, NY
05.1987
Bachelor of Arts - HIstory
St. Johns University
Jamaica Queens, New York
06.1976
Skills
Social Skills Development
Motivating Students
Instructional Strategies
De-Escalation Techniques
Behavior Modifications
Conflict Resolution Techniques
Data Management
Lesson Planning
Material Selection
Differentiated Instruction
Behavior Intervention Plans
Elementary Education
Classroom Management
Group and Individual Instruction
Student Engagement
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
New York City Department Of Education-IS 187
09.2017 - 10.2019
History Teacher
New York City Department Of Education,-187
09.2001 - 09.2017
James Madison Constitution Project - Constitution in American History
Universal Pre-K Proposal Evaluator at New York City Department Of Education, New YorkUniversal Pre-K Proposal Evaluator at New York City Department Of Education, New York