Talia D. Reid
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Dedicated and experienced Early Childhood Special Education professional with a proven track record of developing and implementing individualized education programs (IEPs) that significantly improve academic performance, student engagement, and behavioral incidents. Skilled in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and families to create a supportive learning environment while effectively monitoring and assessing student progress through data-driven assessments. Committed to staying updated on best practices and evidence-based strategies, resulting in continuous improvement in instructional effectiveness and student outcomes. As a program director, gained expertise in handling administrative, operational, and outreach program functions. Known for wearing many hats to accomplish dynamic objectives. Ready to apply skills to new professional challenges with a growth-oriented organization. Key skills include lesson planning, parent communication, and classroom management.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Director
The Child Study Center of NY
12.2024 - Current
- Recruit, interview, select, and manage well qualified program staff.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Maintained and updated project related documents.
- Communicated regularly with stakeholders, updating on progress to build support for program.
- Oversee Turning 5 process with teachers, clinicians, and CSE teams for graduating students.
- Provide tours to prospective parents and families.
- Supervises program staff by providing direction, input, and feedback.
Special Education Teacher
The Child Study Center of NY
01.2014 - 12.2024
- Began as an Assistant Teacher from June 2008 until December 2011; SEIT from January 2010-August 2010
- Taught in a 12:1:1 classroom with students with various types of learning disabilities, including speech/language impairments, orthopedic impairments, and autism spectrum disorders
- Communicated and coordinated meetings with others involved in the students’ well-being, including parents, social workers, school psychologists, occupational and physical therapists, school administrators, and other teachers
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement and record student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies and apply instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Intern
CSE 6, Districts 17/18/22 5619 Flatlands Avenue
08.2023 - 08.2023
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- Prepared two project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
- Researched information on the least restrictive environment co-
teaching models for teaching and shared my findings on a fact sheet.
Educational Director
Children’s Palace Day Care Center
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Managed the development of teachers’ lesson plans
- Created the first “Stepping- Up” Ceremony for the classes other than Pre-K
- Addressed parental concerns and inquiries on student development
- Observed employee performance and administered quarterly evaluations with all staff
Assistant Classroom Teacher
Special Sprouts Therapeutic Nursery School
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Participated in monthly team meetings to discuss students’ progress within the classroom
- Engaged in the students’ behavioral, social, and academic development, helping them develop socially and emotional behavior through modeling
Education
Advanced Certificate - Instructional Leadership School District Leader
CITE: Russell-Sage College
Brooklyn, NY12-2024
School Building Leadership (SBL) Certification Program -
CITE: The College of Saint Rose
Brooklyn, NY05.2024
Master of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Hunter College
Brooklyn, NY05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education/Special Education
Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY02.2008
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Parent communication
- Classroom management
- Effective leader
- Community engagement
- Personnel supervision
- Performance evaluation
- Task delegation
- Coaching and mentoring
- Relationship building
Certification
- Public School Teacher Permanent Certificate: Special Education Early Childhood Education (Birth – Grade 2), 02/01/14
- First Aid/ CPR Training
- Child Abuse & Maltreatment Reporter (MAT)
- Preventing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Promote Safe Sleeping
- Prevention and Identification of Brain Injuries, including Abusive Head Trauma (AHT)
- Foundations in Health & Safety
- Supervision of Children
- Identifying and Responding to Anaphylaxis
- DASA Dignity for Students Act Training
- School Violence Prevention and Intervention Workshop
Timeline
Program Director
The Child Study Center of NY
12.2024 - Current
Intern
CSE 6, Districts 17/18/22 5619 Flatlands Avenue
08.2023 - 08.2023
Special Education Teacher
The Child Study Center of NY
01.2014 - 12.2024
Educational Director
Children’s Palace Day Care Center
01.2013 - 01.2014
Assistant Classroom Teacher
Special Sprouts Therapeutic Nursery School
01.2008 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education/Special Education
Brooklyn College
- Public School Teacher Permanent Certificate: Special Education Early Childhood Education (Birth – Grade 2), 02/01/14
- First Aid/ CPR Training
- Child Abuse & Maltreatment Reporter (MAT)
- Preventing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Promote Safe Sleeping
- Prevention and Identification of Brain Injuries, including Abusive Head Trauma (AHT)
- Foundations in Health & Safety
- Supervision of Children
- Identifying and Responding to Anaphylaxis
- DASA Dignity for Students Act Training
- School Violence Prevention and Intervention Workshop
Advanced Certificate - Instructional Leadership School District Leader
CITE: Russell-Sage College
School Building Leadership (SBL) Certification Program -
CITE: The College of Saint Rose
Master of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Hunter College
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