Wendy Cruz
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
CHILDREN'S SCHOOL PS37, York City Depart of Education Brooklyn
09.2020 - Current
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism. (ABLLS Assessment)
- Prepared, scheduled and led IEPs to provide right help to meet child's present needs.
Special Education Teacher
THE CHILDREN'S SCHOOL PS, New York City, Education Brooklyn
09.2018 - 06.2020
- 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.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Collaborated with numerous departments and standard education teachers.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
Education
Masters in Science - Early Childhood Education
Touro College University
06.2018
Bachelors Degree - Interdisciplinary Language Arts and Science
Touro College University
06.2014
Skills
- Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, Smart Board Technology,
- Boardmarker, Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
- Wilson trained: Fundations
- TCI: Therapeutic Crisis Intervention trained
- Positive Learning Environment
- Self-Contained Classrooms
- IEP Development
- AAC Devices
Certification
- Dual Certification General and Special Education Early childhood Birth- Second Grade
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
CHILDREN'S SCHOOL PS37, York City Depart of Education Brooklyn
09.2020 - Current
Special Education Teacher
THE CHILDREN'S SCHOOL PS, New York City, Education Brooklyn
09.2018 - 06.2020
Masters in Science - Early Childhood Education
Touro College University
Bachelors Degree - Interdisciplinary Language Arts and Science
Touro College University
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