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Suzette D. Kamerman

East Brunswick,USA

Summary

Dedicated Special Education professional with 20 years of experience supporting students with diverse learning needs in inclusive and self-contained settings. Expertise in implementing IEP goals, managing resource rooms, and providing instruction in adapted daily living skills. Skilled at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, utilizing data-driven interventions, and cultivating a positive, supportive classroom environment.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ICR/ADL Teacher 9th- 12th Grade

Spotswood High School
11.2022 - Current
  • Co-taught and supported Special Education students in an ICR setting.
  • Gave input regarding grading Special Education students.
  • Participated in the IEP meeting as part of the IEP team to give input on how the student is doing in class.
  • Written IEPs that included annual goals and objectives, short-term benchmarks, and PLAAFPs.
  • Planned with my History, English, and Science co-teachers.
  • Taught ninth-grade students the basics of daily living, such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, and money.
  • In the Adapted Daily Living class, the students were also taught banking, budgeting, and coin values.
  • Infused Promethium board technology in my instruction.

ICR Teacher/Reading Specialist 9th-11th Grade

Abraham Clark High School
09.2016 - 11.2022
  • Instruct Special Education students in an ICR setting in History and Math.
  • Planned with co-teachers in History and Math as to what modifications and accommodations each is to receive.
  • Gave input in regards to grading Special Education students.
  • Written IEPs that included annual goals and objectives, short-term benchmarks, and the PLAAFPs.
  • Participated in IEP meeting to give input on the student's grades and how they progressed up until the time of the meeting.
  • Taught foundational reading to students in the Dyslexia Program.
  • Students were taught decoding, phonological awareness, fluency, and reading comprehension.

ICR Teacher 5th Grade

Leonard V Moore Middle School
09.2013 - 06.2016
  • Instructed Special Education students in an ICR setting in Math, Science, Social Studies, and ELA.
  • Planned with the Math, ELA, Social Studies, and Science co-teachers as to what modifications and accommodations each student received.
  • Gave input in regards to grading Special Education students.
  • Written IEPs that included annual goals and objectives, short-term benchmarks, and PLAAFPs.
  • Ran an after-school math program for students who struggled in this subject area.
  • Infused Smart Board technology in all my ICR classes.
  • Participated in IEP meetings to give input on the student's grades and how they are doing.

Math Inclusion Teacher, Grades 7th and 8th

Grace Wilday Junior High School
09.2011 - 06.2013
  • Instructed Special Education students in the Math inclusion setting.
  • Planned with the math teacher as to what modifications and accommodations each student receives.
  • Gave input in regards to grading the Special Education students.
  • Written IEPs that included annual goals and objectives, short-term benchmarks, and PLAAFPs.
  • Implemented third-tier RTI interventions with students who are two and three years below grade level in Math.
  • Participated in IEP meetings to give input on the student's grades and how they are doing.

Resource Center/ICR Teacher Grades 4 and 5

Leonard V Moore Middle School
09.2004 - 06.2011
  • Instructed Special Education students in a resource room and ICR settings.
  • Written IEPs that included annual goals and objectives, short-term benchmarks, and PLAAFPs.
  • Planned with the General Education Teacher as to what modifications and accommodations each child received.
  • Implemented the Orton-Gillingham approach and the Wilson program for students struggling with reading.
  • Implemented a multisensory math program for students who struggle with math.
  • Participated in IEP meetings to give input on the student's grades and how they are doing.
  • Knowledge of Smart Board technology.

Education

BA - Elementary Education

Brooklyn College (CUNY)
06.1996

Post Graduate Certificate - Orton-Gillingham Teacher

Fairley Dickinson University
05.2016

MEd - Special Education

Grand Canyon University
12.2007

Skills

  • Orton-Gillingham and Wilson Certified

  • Classroom management

  • Critical thinking

  • Lesson planning

  • Relationship building

  • Motivating students

  • Student engagement

  • Parent-teacher communication

  • Positive role model and mentor

  • Differentiated instruction

  • Student-centered learning

  • Group and individual instruction

Certification

  • NJ Teacher of the Handicapped Pre-K to 12
  • NJ Elementary School Teacher K-5
  • Dyslexia Teacher Certificate
  • CPR/AED Certificate

Timeline

ICR/ADL Teacher 9th- 12th Grade - Spotswood High School
11.2022 - Current
ICR Teacher/Reading Specialist 9th-11th Grade - Abraham Clark High School
09.2016 - 11.2022
ICR Teacher 5th Grade - Leonard V Moore Middle School
09.2013 - 06.2016
Math Inclusion Teacher, Grades 7th and 8th - Grace Wilday Junior High School
09.2011 - 06.2013
Resource Center/ICR Teacher Grades 4 and 5 - Leonard V Moore Middle School
09.2004 - 06.2011
Fairley Dickinson University - Post Graduate Certificate, Orton-Gillingham Teacher
Grand Canyon University - MEd, Special Education
Brooklyn College (CUNY) - BA, Elementary Education

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