Seana Ann Coughlin
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Well-rounded and compassionate Special Education Teacher skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate special circumstances. Provides appropriate and individualized instruction to build foundations for lifelong learning. Develops and implements Individualized Education Plans for neurodivergent children.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher, Grade K - 5
PS 90 The Magnet School for Environmental Science and Community Wellness
Brooklyn, New York
10.2020 - Current
- Teacher of ICT Classroom/ SETSS services
- Conduct/Participate in annual IEP meetings
- Complete IEP quarterly Progress Reports
- Inform and include student Parents and Guardians in IEP meetings
- Implement NYC DOE Standards in English Language Arts and Math instruction
- Support and implement student Individualized Education Plans
- Collaborate with individual student paraprofessionals
Special Instructor, Early Intervention
Bloomer Health
Brooklyn, New York
02.2024 - Current
- Provide In Home Specialized Instruction to children Birth – 5 years old
- Support and educate parent caretakers
- Implement individualized instruction aligned with health and learning goals
Special Education SETSS Teacher, Kindergarten, Special Education Coordinator Grades K - 2
Coney Island Prep Elementary School
Brooklyn, New York
09.2017 - 06.2020
- Conduct student annual IEP meetings with District 21 Committee for Special Education
- Collaborate with Classroom Teachers and Related Service Providers for IEP meetings
- Complete IEP quarterly Progress Reports with Classroom Teachers and Related Service Providers
- Inform and include student Parents and Guardians in IEP meetings
- Fulfill all necessary documents and compliance needs required by the Committee for Special Education
- Teach students Math in ICT Kindergarten classroom
- Teach small group SETSS English Language Arts and Math
- Implement NYC DOE Common Core Standards in English Language Arts and Math instruction
- Support and implement student Individualized Education Plans
Special Education Teacher, Grades K-2
Springfield Public Day Elementary School, Alternative Public Day School
Springfield, Massachusetts
09.2001 - 06.2016
- Teach classroom curriculum to up to thirteen students
- Implement City of Springfield Scope and Sequence and Massachusetts State Learning Framework in all academic subjects
- Create and intertwine student Individualized Education Plan accommodations in daily academic as well as state and city testing
- Involve local early intervention agencies in students home life and family
- Encourage and teach parents academic, behavioral and emotional supports to carry out at home
- Work with one Adjustment Counselor or Interventionist for student emotional and behavioral support
- Carry out behavior modification plans for all students in all classroom learning areas
- Complete all student Functional Behavior Analysis and Behavior Implementation Plans with classroom Adjustment Counselor
- Teacher in Intensive Extended Year Summer School program for children with autism
- Using ABA teaching
- Director of Intensive Extended Year Program
- Elementary SPED Chairperson /Responsive Classroom Facilitator
Education
Master of Education - Multicultural Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
01.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
01.1994
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Social Skills Development
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Differentiated Instruction
- Excellent classroom management
- Small Group Instruction
- Data Collection
- Parent Communication
- Conduct IEP Meetings
Zip
11224
Certification
- NYC Students with Disabilities, Birth-Grade 2, #2631886, Special Education Teacher, Professional Certificate
State
NY
City
Brooklyn
Timeline
Special Instructor, Early Intervention
Bloomer Health
02.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher, Grade K - 5
PS 90 The Magnet School for Environmental Science and Community Wellness
10.2020 - Current
Special Education SETSS Teacher, Kindergarten, Special Education Coordinator Grades K - 2
Coney Island Prep Elementary School
09.2017 - 06.2020
Special Education Teacher, Grades K-2
Springfield Public Day Elementary School, Alternative Public Day School
09.2001 - 06.2016
Master of Education - Multicultural Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
- NYC Students with Disabilities, Birth-Grade 2, #2631886, Special Education Teacher, Professional Certificate
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