Victoria Rodriguez
Valley Stream,NY
Summary
Versatile, creative, resilient and nurturing Special Education Teacher. Accumulated 10 plus years of service in the Board of Education and have had the privilege of working in both self-contained and ICT classroom settings. Highly effective educator able to implement meaningful, hands-on lessons across academia and provide emotional support to diverse students with special needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
NYC DOE PS 95Q Eastwood School
179-01 90th Avenue, Queens, NY
09.2013 - 07.2024
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
- Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
Substitute Teacher
District 30, Clear Stream Avenue School
Valley Stream , NY
09.2012 - 04.2013
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Implemented outlined grading and assessment techniques to document growth, development and knowledge advancements during teacher absence.
Education
Advanced Cerificate - Early Childhood & Childhood Special Education
Molloy College
Rockville Centre08.2013
Master of Science - Childhood Education
Hunter College
New York 06.2010
Bachelor of Arts - English Language Arts
State University of New York At Suny Stony Brook
Stony Brook 05.2004
Skills
- Proficient with Google slides and docs and other technology platforms
- Incorporate performing arts and creative outlets for students
- Create positive behavior interventions
- Knowledgeable of brain power, mindfulness and Nalini kids
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Lower East Side Family Union - board member and secretary 2019
Certification
Early Childhood Education (Birth - Grade 2) Professional, Mar 2021
Students with Disabilities (Birth - Grade 2) Professional, Oct 2018
Students with Disabilities (1-6) Professional, Aug 2018
Childhood Education (1-6) Professional, Oct 2015
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
NYC DOE PS 95Q Eastwood School
09.2013 - 07.2024
Substitute Teacher
District 30, Clear Stream Avenue School
09.2012 - 04.2013
Advanced Cerificate - Early Childhood & Childhood Special Education
Molloy College
Master of Science - Childhood Education
Hunter College
Bachelor of Arts - English Language Arts
State University of New York At Suny Stony Brook
Early Childhood Education (Birth - Grade 2) Professional, Mar 2021
Students with Disabilities (Birth - Grade 2) Professional, Oct 2018
Students with Disabilities (1-6) Professional, Aug 2018
Childhood Education (1-6) Professional, Oct 2015
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