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Tichena Rose

Brooklyn,New York

Summary


Seasoned Special Education Coordinator offering 10 years' experience in special education with the past 5 years of experience in special educational leadership positions. Focused on building and enhancing relationships, meeting service needs and maintaining smooth administration for special education operations. Desire growth-oriented position in the special education administrative field.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Centrally Funded Special Education Intervention Teacher

Academy for Young Writers
12.2018 - Current
  • Provide individual and/or small group reading instruction, interventions and Acadience progress monitoring for special education students and at-risk general education students for the balance of their programs which resulted in 95% of students increasing their reading level by 1 grade or more.
  • Assist in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promotes emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Facilitate literacy based professional development sessions focusing on reading research and best literacy instructional practices aligned to the NYC READS Initiative.
  • Implement behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
  • Enhance learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.

ELA Teacher

DREAM SHSI
07.2015 - Current
  • Prepare 25+ students for the specialized high school exams through the use of DREAM strategies such as COTS (Character, Opinions, Theme, Summary), TMP (Tone, Mood, Paraphrase), and WWH (Who, What, How)
  • Promote a growth mindset in students by setting high expectations and providing support for individual academic goals.
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents, fostering open communication about student progress and achievements.
  • Monitor student progress closely using formative assessments (Kaplan Test Prep), adjusting instructional approaches as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
  • Participate in professional development opportunities, staying current on teaching strategies and best practices for ELA instruction.

School Implementation Team Leader

Academy for Young Writers
09.2020 - 03.2023
  • Collaborated with SLT members and department chairs to create the Comprehensive Education Plan (CEP) goals for special education
  • Supervised team members to improve 88% compliance with set procedures and quality requirements for the 2023 school year.
  • Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
  • Collaborated with other department leaders to establish shared goals and ensure alignment across teams.

Special Education Coordinator

Academy for Young Writers
12.2018 - 03.2023
  • Provided numerous staff development and workshops/trainings regarding special education issues such as: behavior management strategies, IEP reviews, and implementing best practices aligned with students' IEPs
  • Managed 135 caseload of special education students, ensuring timely completion of required documentation and IEP meetings.
  • Implemented reading research-based teaching methods specifically designed for students with disabilities, promoting increased engagement and comprehension across subjects.
  • Advocated for appropriate resources and supports necessary for special education students to succeed academically and socially.
  • Collaborated with teachers to conduct behavioral assessments and intervention plans for students.

Education

Master's Degree in Educational Leadership -

Bank Street College
New York, NY
04.2024

Master's of Science in Adolescent Education (Special Education) -

Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY
05.2015

Bachelor of Arts Degree in English -

University At Albany
Albany, NY
05.2011

Skills

  • Microsoft Suite Proficient (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Teams)
  • Google Suite Proficient (Classroom, Drive, Sheets, Docs)
  • Proficient in Zoom Education
  • Teacher Collaboration
  • Behavioral Classroom Management

Certification

  • PRINCIPAL POOL CANDIDATE, 05/24/2023
  • SCHOOL BUILDING LICENSE, 05/03/2021
  • NYC DOE Certified Mentor, 12/11/2019
  • NYS PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION, 10/25/2018
  • NYS Alternate Assessment Administrator, 09/09/2016


Personal Information

Title: CENTRALLY FUNDED SPECIAL EDUCATION INTERVENTION TEACHER

Additional Information


  • LITERACY DEVELOPMENT- AIMS PATHWAY PROFICIENCY IN READING, STRUCTURE OF LITERACY & DYSLEXIA TRAINING
  • PROGRAMMING SERVICES REPORT (SESIS, ATS, V-PORT & ACADIENCE)
  • OVERSEEING IEP POLICY AND COMPLIANCE FOR GRADES 6-12
  • ORGANIZING & FACILITATING AFTER SCHOOL ACADEMIC RECOVERY & COMPENSATORY SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES.
  • FACILITATING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT MEETINGS TO EDUCATE AND INFORM STAFF ON IEP COMPLIANCE, POLICIES, PROCEDURES & LITERACY BEST PRACTICES
  • INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION WITH STAFF, ADMINISTRATION, AND STUDENTS
  • PROACTIVE TEAM LEADERSHIP TO PROVIDE INCLUSIVE EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES


Timeline

School Implementation Team Leader

Academy for Young Writers
09.2020 - 03.2023

Centrally Funded Special Education Intervention Teacher

Academy for Young Writers
12.2018 - Current

Special Education Coordinator

Academy for Young Writers
12.2018 - 03.2023

ELA Teacher

DREAM SHSI
07.2015 - Current

Master's Degree in Educational Leadership -

Bank Street College

Master's of Science in Adolescent Education (Special Education) -

Long Island University

Bachelor of Arts Degree in English -

University At Albany

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