Valerie Rhames

• Develop Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for students with special needs based on progress monitoring assessments and first grade curriculum standards.
• Monitor student progress and adjust instructional strategies as needed to meet academic and social-emotional goals

• Prepared second grade English as a New Language (ENL) learners in reading, writing, and math.
• Implemented engaging activities using visuals to successfully make adequate process on the New York Sate English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSELAT)

Saturday Success Academy

• Supported students to develop their skills in phonemic awareness so they can develop their reading fluency and comprehension skills.
• Reinforced math skills by using engaging math games/activities/manipulatives to build math fluidity.

• Collaborated with special education teacher to ensure that lesson plans have realistic and achievable goals for all students.
• Attended IEP meetings, parent-teacher conferences and workshops to support staff and families with progress monitoring goals for diverse learners.

• Developed and maintained clear, individualized documentation on client's progress.
• Conducted parent training sessions focused on teaching behavior management strategies.