Sylvia Ellis
BRONX,NY
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Department Of Education
09.2023 - Current
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Substitute Teacher
Department Of Education
11.2020 - 06.2023
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
- Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
3K Teacher
Aleene Logan Preschool,
07.2018 - 11.2020
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Family Support Worker
South Bronx Head Start, The Bronx, NY
06.2001 - 07.2018
- Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
- Visited home environments to help clients develop comprehensive life, technical and job skills.
- Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Hunter College of The City University of New York
New York, NY06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
College of New Rochelle,
New Rochelle, NY05.2017
Skills
- Behavior Modeling
- Instructional Strategies
- Lesson Planning
- Positive Reinforcement
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Department Of Education
09.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Department Of Education
11.2020 - 06.2023
3K Teacher
Aleene Logan Preschool,
07.2018 - 11.2020
Family Support Worker
South Bronx Head Start, The Bronx, NY
06.2001 - 07.2018
Master of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Hunter College of The City University of New York
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
College of New Rochelle,
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