Sofia L. Nicolas-Reyes
Education
Yonkers,NY
Summary
Goal-oriented administrator driven to help students focus on learning by maintaining discipline and equipping teachers with successful classroom strategies. Administrator with expertise in curriculum planning and development with student-focused communication skills. Experience leading school administration and driving test scores through proven education methods.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Dean of Student Services and Multilingual Learners
Northside Charter High School
Brooklyn, NY
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Optimized student educational strategies with clear advice on course choices, progression and career options.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Coordinate and manage creative, inspiring professional development sessions in line with school goals and priorities
- Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Compliance and Related Services Supervision
Special Education Coordinator
International Leadership Charter High School
Bronx, NY
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
- Coordinated with outside state agencies to acquire services for special needs children.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Coached and observed all content teachers to improve teaching techniques.
- Collaborated with teachers to conduct behavioral assessments and intervention plans for IEP students.
- Designed or used assessments to monitor student learning outcomes.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
Math Content Specialist (ICT)
Elementary, Middle School And High School
New York, NY
08.2013 - 02.2021
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
Special Education Educator
Elementary, Middle And High School
New York, NY
08.2016 - Current
- 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.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Collaborate with other professionals to provide accommodations and work towards I.E.P goals.
- 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 and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
- Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
Education
Doctor of Education - Leadership, Management, Policy
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY 05.2020 - Current
Master of Science - Educational Administration
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY 05.2020 - 08.2021
Master of Science - Early Childhood And Special Education
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY 05.2016 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Lehman College
The Bronx, NY 08.2013 - 05.2015
Skills
Curriculum design
Certification
Students with Disabilities Birth - 6th
Affiliations
Sigma Chi Alpha Educational Leadership Honor Society
Timeline
Dean of Student Services and Multilingual Learners
Northside Charter High School
02.2022 - 07.2022
Students with Disabilities Birth - 6th
08-2021
General Birth - 6th
08-2021
School Building Leader
08-2021
School District Leader
08-2021
Special Education Coordinator
International Leadership Charter High School
02.2021 - 02.2022
Doctor of Education - Leadership, Management, Policy
Hofstra University
05.2020 - Current
Master of Science - Educational Administration
Hofstra University
05.2020 - 08.2021
Special Education Educator
Elementary, Middle And High School
08.2016 - Current
Master of Science - Early Childhood And Special Education
Mercy College
05.2016 - 05.2020
Math Content Specialist (ICT)
Elementary, Middle School And High School
08.2013 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Lehman College
08.2013 - 05.2015
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