Stephanie Vargas
Queens,NY
Summary
Dedicated educator with experience at Grover Cleveland High School, adept in fostering student engagement and emotional support. Excelled in collaborative teaching and differentiated instruction, significantly increasing parent engagement and supporting social-emotional growth. Expertise in classroom organization and implementing IEPs, ensuring a comprehensive and inclusive educational environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School Special Education Teacher
Grover Cleveland High School
09.2021 - Current
- Increased parent engagement through regular communication, building strong relationships and fostering a supportive learning environment at home.
- Supported social-emotional growth by incorporating SEL activities into daily routines, fostering a positive classroom climate conducive to learning.
- Improved student comprehension by implementing differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and integrate interdisciplinary lesson plans, broadening student understanding of various subjects.
Teacher Assistant
P.S. 9 Sarah Anderson
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Responded to student needs and questions promptly.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by effectively managing classroom behavior and addressing individual needs.
- Assisted teachers in preparing instructional materials, ensuring alignment with curriculum objectives.
- Supported teacher in monitoring students during lunch periods, recess, and other non-instructional times to maintain safety and orderliness.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Ashford University
180 S Arizona Ave Suite #301, Chandler, AZ 8522505.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Women Gender Studies
Hunter College
695 Park Ave, New York, NY 1006505.2019
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Hostos Community College
500 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 1045105.2016
Skills
- Classroom Organization
- Emotional Support
- Collaborative Teaching
- Student Engagement
- Visual supports
- Teaching strategies
- IEP implementation
- Differentiated Instruction
Certification
Students with Disabilities 7-12 certificate
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
High School Special Education Teacher
Grover Cleveland High School
09.2021 - Current
Teacher Assistant
P.S. 9 Sarah Anderson
09.2020 - 06.2021
Students with Disabilities 7-12 certificate
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Ashford University
Bachelor of Arts - Women Gender Studies
Hunter College
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Hostos Community College
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