Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Summary
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Volunteer

SAMANTHA BARBEITO

Newark,NJ

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Certificate

Work History

FACILITATOR OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTS

East Side High School
09.2022 - Current
  • Planned and conducted PD sessions for all staff, presented by the SPED team,to share evidence-based practices that foster inclusive classrooms and promote student learning
  • Trained teachers from all departments on creating student portfolios to showcase and document student growth and achievement
  • Turn-Keyed SPED best practices during PLCs and collaborated with ELA teachers, focusing on enhancing lessons to accommodate students with diverse learning needs and abilities
  • Analyzed school-wide data, targeting low-achieving students, to identify instructional and PD needs aligned with state academic standards as part of the Title 1 Annual School Plan Development Team

Montclair State University COOPERATING TEACHER

East Side High School
09.2022 - Current
  • Communicated with the student intern on a daily/ weekly basis and assisted with lesson planning and implementation that followed the district's curriculum goals, objectives, and standards for student learning
  • Provided individualized support to the student intern based on areas of need that were identified through formal and informal observations, conferences, weekly planning, and meetings with MSU Mentors
  • Delivered personalized, educational, professional, and emotional support to the student intern to ensure a strong professional relationship and to enable positive learning outcomes and experiences

SPECIAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM DEVELOPER

East Side High School
09.2021 - Current
  • Developed and revised the ninth-grade ELA curriculum, incorporating differentiated lessons, assessments, and multimedia resources
  • Created and improved the Life Skills program for MD students, focusing on their transition into community living and career readiness
  • Designed and implemented a culturally responsive Social Studies Curriculum that is accessible for students with multiple disabilities
  • ·Collaborated with teachers, special education personnel, and administrators to align curriculum with IEPs, state standards, and grade levels, ensuring to meets the needs of all learners

STAKEHOLDER PARTNERSHIPS

East Side High School
09.2021 - Current
  • Contributed as a member of the School Improvement Panel (ScIP) to ensure, oversee, and support the implementation of the district's evaluation, professional development, and mentoring policies at the school level.
  • Mentored student interns as a Cooperating Teacher in MSU’s Teacher Education Program, facilitating their professional growth and development
  • Supervised special education students’ participation in Rutgers NJTIP weekly classes and monthly field trips led by Travel instructors to promote successful navigation of public transportation
  • Teamed with the SKY Schools instructor to implement strategies for enhancing the social-emotional well-being of students with multiple disabilities

Education

Certification Program - Supervisor (P-12)

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ
06.2023

Master of Arts - Teaching-Special Education

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ
08.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Education And Psychology

University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Lowell, MA
05.2015

Skills

  • IEP/504 Compliance
  • Mentoring and Coaching
  • Differentiated and tailored instruction
  • Universal Design for Learning and inclusive instructional practices
  • Languages: Spanish Polite Proficient
  • Special Education Software: EasyIEP and Goalbook Toolkit
  • Testing Proctor

Certification

  • Supervisor Certification (Expected June 2023)
  • P-12 Teacher of Students with Disabilities (June 2021)
  • K-6 Elementary School Teacher Certificate (January 2020)

Timeline

FACILITATOR OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTS

East Side High School
09.2022 - Current

Montclair State University COOPERATING TEACHER

East Side High School
09.2022 - Current

SPECIAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM DEVELOPER

East Side High School
09.2021 - Current

STAKEHOLDER PARTNERSHIPS

East Side High School
09.2021 - Current

Certification Program - Supervisor (P-12)

New Jersey City University

Master of Arts - Teaching-Special Education

New Jersey City University

Bachelor of Arts - Education And Psychology

University of Massachusetts - Lowell
  • Supervisor Certification (Expected June 2023)
  • P-12 Teacher of Students with Disabilities (June 2021)
  • K-6 Elementary School Teacher Certificate (January 2020)

Summary

Adaptable and motivated individual, highly regarded for developing and implementing engaging learning strategies that fosters inclusivity and employing data-driven decision making. Demonstrates compassion and strong interpersonal communication skills with a proven track record to build lasting relationships with teachers, staff, students, and parents. Known to be a team player who is always seeking to take on new initiatives and skillfully manages multiple projects simultaneously. Thrives in a fast-paced and diverse environment who actively engages and supports students and educators. Dedicated to collaboratively creating a positive learning environment that advocates for and promotes student success.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

  

East Side High School –  │ 9th Grade  ELA TEACHER/INCLUSION TEACHER

Newark, NJ 

September 2022-Present  


  • Modify the general education curriculum using differentiated instructional practices and learning tools to assists students with IEPs, diverse learning styles, and learning abilities in accordance with the New Jersey English Language Arts Learning Standards
  • Create and manage 60 IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, applying instructional knowledge and methods to support IEP goals
  • Analyze and use student data to inform collaborative planning with the ELA teacher and implement instructional best practices that support various learners


East Side High School │9-12 SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER/ MD TEACHER  

Newark, New Jersey

September 2021-June 2022


  • Fostered a supportive and collaborative learning environment among students through class discussions, virtual field trips, whole and small group activities, student-led discussions, a balanced Social Studies model, and project-based learning
  • Improved student social-emotional and behavior through breathing techniques, practical life skills, restorative practices, conflict resolution skills and collaborative games
  • Communicated students’ academic progress,social-emotional growth, and progress towards achieving IEP goals to students, parents, paraprofessionals, and CST during IEP meetings, collaboratively planning interventions and strategies that address their individual needs
SAMANTHA BARBEITO