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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, NY
05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Speech Language Pathology, Early Childhood

Lehman College/CUNY
The Bronx, NY
05.2014

Associate of Arts - Speech Language Pathology

Bronx Community College/CUNY
The Bronx, NY
06.2012

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