Sughaiyar Gilyard
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Accomplished Special Education Teacher at NYCDOE, adept in differentiated instruction and classroom management. Excelled in developing tailored IEPs, enhancing academic success, and fostering inclusive environments. Demonstrated leadership by mentoring new teachers and strengthening parent-teacher relations. Proven track record in improving student outcomes through innovative educational strategies and collaborative teamwork. Organized Vocational Skills Teacher successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Certified and licensed in New York and recognized as highly qualified educator. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
NYCDOE
09.2020 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
Home Instruction Special Education Teacher
NYCDOE
03.2022 - 06.2024
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
Substitute Paraprofessional
NYCDOE
01.2014 - 08.2020
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Provided one-on-one assistance to students who needed additional support, enabling them to achieve academic goals.
- Promoted a safe learning environment by closely monitoring student behavior and intervening when necessary to maintain orderliness in the classroom.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Pace University
New York, NY05.2023
Bachelor of Science -
Nyack College
Nyack, NY05.2010
Skills
Differentiated Instruction
Classroom Management
Individual Education Plans IEPs
Small Group Instruction
Lesson Planning
Collaborative Teamwork
Special Education
Social Skills Development
IEP development
Organizational Skills
Time Management
Timeline
Home Instruction Special Education Teacher
NYCDOE
03.2022 - 06.2024
Special Education Teacher
NYCDOE
09.2020 - Current
Substitute Paraprofessional
NYCDOE
01.2014 - 08.2020
Master of Science - Special Education
Pace University
Bachelor of Science -
Nyack College
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