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Stacey DiPaola

Millwood,NY

Summary

Accomplished Special Education Science Teacher with a proven track record at BOCES Southern Westchester, enhancing student engagement in STEM through innovative curriculum development and differentiated science instruction. Expert in fostering academic growth and managing student records, demonstrating exceptional program management and interpersonal skills. Achieved significant improvements in student learning outcomes without exceeding a 55-word limit.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Science Teacher

BOCES Southern Westchester
09.2005 - Current
  • Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
  • Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
  • Utilized diverse instructional approaches to accommodate different learning styles.
  • Provided individualized feedback to support student learning and development.
  • Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
  • Designed innovative science curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
  • Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
  • Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
  • Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
  • Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
  • Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
  • Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
  • Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.

Special Education Teacher

Bedford Central School District
09.2004 - 06.2005
  • Partnered with regular education teachers from across academic departments.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.

Special Education Teacher (Leave Replacement)

Harrison School District
03.2004 - 06.2004
  • Taught self-contained math classes to middle school students
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.

Special Education Teacher (RIF)

BOCES Southern Westchester
09.2002 - 02.2004
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • 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.

Special Education Teacher

The Hallen School
09.1999 - 06.2002
    • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
    • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
    • 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.

Education

Advanced Certificate Pupil Personnel Services

College of Saint Rose
Albany, NY
12-2008

Master of Science - Special Education

Hunter College
New York, NY
01-2002

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Lafayette College
Easton, PA
05-1998

Skills

  • Lesson Planning
  • Progress Evaluations
  • Laboratory Management
  • Student Records Management
  • Program and Classroom Management
  • Curriculum Development
  • Differentiated Science Instruction
  • Google Classroom

Certification

  • Biology 7-12, Professional
  • Earth Science - Professional
  • Mathematics - Special Class SOCE
  • School District Leader - Professional
  • Special Education - Permanent


Timeline

Special Education Science Teacher

BOCES Southern Westchester
09.2005 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Bedford Central School District
09.2004 - 06.2005

Special Education Teacher (Leave Replacement)

Harrison School District
03.2004 - 06.2004

Special Education Teacher (RIF)

BOCES Southern Westchester
09.2002 - 02.2004

Special Education Teacher

The Hallen School
09.1999 - 06.2002

Advanced Certificate Pupil Personnel Services

College of Saint Rose

Master of Science - Special Education

Hunter College

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Lafayette College

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