- Dancing-choreographed, taught, and rehearsed grade-wide dance performance every year aligned to Dance Festival guidelines
- Created music mash-up for performance
- Developed, designed, and rehearsed class plays aligned to literature, community, culture, or history with scripts, props, music, and dance that allows all students a chance to shine
Tracy Bojko
Port Washington
Summary
Experienced special education professional prepared to bring high standards and results-oriented approach to new role. Possesses valuable experience in creating inclusive educational settings and tailoring instruction to meet diverse needs. Incorporation of technology as needed for student success. Known for effective collaboration and adaptability, ensuring consistent progress and positive outcomes. Proficient in behavior management and differentiated instruction.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Special Education Teacher
NYCDOE Public School 68Q
Ridgwood. NY
09.2007 - Current
- Taught students in both an ICT classroom and 12:1+1 self contained and/or bridge classroom with classifications including Autism, Emotional Disability, Other Health Impairment, Learning Disabilities, and Speech/Language Impairment.
- Developed, implemented, and monitored individualized education plans aligned with NYS Learning Standards for students with diverse learning needs.
- Advocated for resources and services to improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities.
- Leveraged technology tools to enhance instructional delivery and track student performance.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Cultivated a positive classroom environment that fostered an atmosphere of mutual respect, trust, and open communication between teacher and students.
- Adapted curriculum materials and assessments to differentiate for student needs, including the implementation and use of Assistive Technology skills where necessary.
- Designed and implemented classroom management systems to promote positive behavior and engagement.
- Maintained ongoing communication with families regarding student progress, goals, and concerns.
- Differentiated instruction across ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies while Implementing evidence-based strategies to enhance student engagement and participation.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support student development and behavioral management.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instructional methods based on assessment results.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Child Study
Wheelock College
BostonMaster of Science - Early Childhood Special Education: Birth-2nd Grade
Touro College
Forest Hills05-2012
Bachelor of Arts - Child Study
St. Joseph's College
Patchogue01-2007
Skills
- IEP design, development, and implementation
- Progress monitoring
- Classroom organization and community building with clear structure and expectations
- Meaningful assessment strategies
- Collaborative teamwork and support
- Differentiated instruction development to meet students needs while staying aligned to standards
- Group and individual instruction
- Classroom management
- Incorporation of assistive technology as needed for students
Certification
- Early Childhood, Birth-2nd Grade
- Childhood, 1st-6th Grade
- Students with Disabilities, Birth-2nd Grade
- Students with Disabilities, 1st-6th Grade
Interests
Timeline
Elementary Special Education Teacher
NYCDOE Public School 68Q
09.2007 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Child Study
Wheelock College
Master of Science - Early Childhood Special Education: Birth-2nd Grade
Touro College
Bachelor of Arts - Child Study
St. Joseph's College