SYIEDA PENSON
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
NYS Certifications:
School Counselor (K-12),
Students with Disabilities Certificate (Grades 1-6)
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
IEP Case Manager/Learning Specialist
Brooklyn Prospect High School
08.2022 - Current
- Managed and monitored IEP Student Mandates
- Counseled students weekly to discuss emotional and academic needs, classroom accommodations, and adapting to the school community
- Collaborated and communicated with staff regarding student services
- Communicated and collaborated with parents
- Facilitated annual and triennial IEP meetings
- Co-taught and differentiated English lessons for the school’s Inter Baccalaureate program (10th and 11th grade).
ELA and Social Studies Learning Specialist
Growing Up Green Middle School
03.2019 - 08.2022
- Facilitated and differentiated 8th grade Social Studies and ELA lessons.
- Increased student reading and writing levels using research-based curricula such as LLI
- Implemented accommodations during high-stakes testing, resulting in student academic growth and pass rates.
- Provided Special Education services for students based on their mandatory service hours and group size as specified in their IEPs.
Middle School ELA Learning Specialist
Explore Empower Charter School
08.2015 - 01.2019
- Implemented and differentiated Expeditionary learning lessons for grades 6-8.
- Increased student reading levels up to 3-4 grades higher.
- Modified and accommodated students based on testing mandates.
- Met with students based on their mandatory service hours and group size as specified in their IEPs.
Child Protective Specialist
Children’s Services
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Responded to assigned referrals regarding alleged child abuse or neglect by conducting risk assessments, parent interviews, gathering collateral interviews, reviewing pertinent documentation, and observing home environment to determine whether abuse or neglect has occurred.
- Arranged for medical evaluation of children and substitute care placement of children
- Collaborated and provided reports to Brooklyn Family Court judges, facilitated Child Safety and Family Team Meetings, and oversaw other social service agencies that provided family services.
- Routinely collaborated with doctors, lawyers, law enforcement officers, and schools.
- Compiled court-related information, including petition worksheets, and affidavits.
- Attended court hearings and meetings regarding CPS assessments.
Education
Certificate in Applied Behavioral Analysis -
Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Master of Science - School Counseling
Long Island University
Masters of Science - Special Education
St. John’s University
Skills
- Counseling Modalities (CBT, Brief Therapy, Mindfulness)
- Advocate and Voice for Young Learners
- Differentiated Instruction
- Individualized Education Plans
- Academic and Risk Assessments
- ABA/Behavioral Plans
- Case management
- Linkage to Community Services
Timeline
IEP Case Manager/Learning Specialist
Brooklyn Prospect High School
08.2022 - Current
ELA and Social Studies Learning Specialist
Growing Up Green Middle School
03.2019 - 08.2022
Middle School ELA Learning Specialist
Explore Empower Charter School
08.2015 - 01.2019
Child Protective Specialist
Children’s Services
01.2008 - 01.2012
Certificate in Applied Behavioral Analysis -
Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Master of Science - School Counseling
Long Island University
Masters of Science - Special Education
St. John’s University
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