STEPHANY ROSARIO
Bronx,NY
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Teacher dedicated to addressing the diverse academic needs of learners.
Empathetic and committed to providing tailored, hands-on support and lessons targeted to specific learning needs and strengths.
Adept at curriculum implementation and fostering parent communication in both English and Spanish.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher, Grades 1-5
Department of Education
New York, NY
08.2022 - Current
- Conduct small-group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Collaborate with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
- Formulate IEPs utilizing developmental practices and educational theories to accomplish educational objectives.
- Cultivate and sustain robust working relationships with parents via the school leadership team and involvement in school events.
- Develop and maintain individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence.
- Cultivate student development by promoting autonomy in thinking, critical judgment, and articulate expression.
- Facilitate student progress in acquiring sustainable skills for academic, social, and emotional advancement.
- Incorporate interactive visual aids into student lesson plans to support learning objectives.
- Engage in staff meetings to gather innovative teaching strategies to maximize classroom instruction.
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
NYC Department of Education
Bronx, NY
04.2015 - 08.2022
- Assisted classroom teachers with accomplishing instructional goals by mentoring students, leading activities, and implementing lesson plans.
- Mentored individuals in developing daily living skills while enhancing socialization, vocational, and communication abilities.
- Facilitated small group instruction, supporting students with class routines and transitions between activities.
- Provided language assistance for bilingual students.
- Implemented de-escalation techniques aligned with trauma-informed care to promote safety and stability.
AmeriCorps Internship
Lehman College
Bronx, NY
09.2013 - 06.2014
- Collaborated with staff to implement an early childhood curriculum, support family involvement, and promote language and literacy skills.
- Received intensive training in early childhood theory and practice, language, and literacy development.
Education
Master of Science - Bilingual Special Education
Lehman College/CUNY
The Bronx, NY05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Speech Language Pathology, Early Childhood
Lehman College/CUNY
The Bronx, NY05.2014
Associate of Arts - Speech Language Pathology
Bronx Community College/CUNY
The Bronx, NY06.2012
Skills
- English/Spanish fluency
- Microsoft and Google software
- Zoom and Teams applications
- Curriculum implementation
- Differentiated learning
- Recordkeeping and data tracking abilities
- Team collaboration
- Parent communication
Timeline
Special Education Teacher, Grades 1-5
Department of Education
08.2022 - Current
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
NYC Department of Education
04.2015 - 08.2022
AmeriCorps Internship
Lehman College
09.2013 - 06.2014
Master of Science - Bilingual Special Education
Lehman College/CUNY
Bachelor of Science - Speech Language Pathology, Early Childhood
Lehman College/CUNY
Associate of Arts - Speech Language Pathology
Bronx Community College/CUNY
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