Samantha J. Ragbir
Hempstead,NY
Summary
Accomplished Special Education Teacher with a proven track record from LifeSkills Tutorial Program, excelling in differentiated instruction and classroom management. Expert in fostering student engagement and academic growth, significantly enhancing learning experiences for neurodiverse students. Skilled in curriculum creation and fostering strong student rapport, demonstrating a commitment to developing students' full potential at any grade level.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
LifeSkills Tutorial Program
12.2017 - Current
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
Universal Pre-K Teacher
ABC Preschool And Kindergarten
09.2013 - 12.2017
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
Teacher
Once Upon A Time Kindergarten Center
05.2010 - 09.2013
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
Special Education Teacher
Trilok Fusion Arts
10.2006 - 09.2013
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Education
Masters Degree - Early Childhood/Special Education
Touro College
New York, NY06.2019
Bachelor Of Applied Arts And Science - Bachelor of Arts
Queens College of The City University of New York
Flushing, NY05.2017
Associate Of Applied Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
LaGuardia Community College of The City University of New York
Long Island City, NY08.2011
Skills
- Motivating Students
- Differentiated Instruction
- Child development
- Special education
- Elementary education
- Classroom management
- Planning and Coordination
- Training and Development
- Group and individual instruction
- Curriculum Creation
- Classroom presentations
- Academic research
- Faculty Communication
Accomplishments
- Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans.
- Online Teaching
- Impending certification General and Special Education Birth-2nd grade
- NYC Children's Book Author
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
LifeSkills Tutorial Program
12.2017 - Current
Universal Pre-K Teacher
ABC Preschool And Kindergarten
09.2013 - 12.2017
Teacher
Once Upon A Time Kindergarten Center
05.2010 - 09.2013
Special Education Teacher
Trilok Fusion Arts
10.2006 - 09.2013
Masters Degree - Early Childhood/Special Education
Touro College
Bachelor Of Applied Arts And Science - Bachelor of Arts
Queens College of The City University of New York
Associate Of Applied Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
LaGuardia Community College of The City University of New York
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