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LEARNING SPECIALIST
Summary
Talented Special Education Teacher focused on meeting student academic and emotional needs. Compassionate and caring in delivery of personalized, hands-on support and lessons targeted to specific learning needs and strengths. Leverages strong communication skills and patient nature to provide positive reinforcement in team-based, structured environments.
Skills
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Experience
Seacoast National Bank | Winter Garden , FLLearning Specialist08/2014 - Current
- Completed documentation on student behaviors, interventions and results.
- Created and distributed instructional materials for group and one-on-one use.
- Maintained focused, inclusive and supportive learning environments.
- Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to foster learning.
- Liaised with team of professionals to implement comprehensive educational action plans for special needs and at-risk students.
- Met with parents about student needs to garner additional support.
- Provided students with personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Delivered feedback using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate and build confidence in students.
- Documented course development and archival processes as requested.
- Supported students in comprehension and completion of homework as well as for ongoing literacy work.
- Devised special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on needs, interests and abilities of individual students.
- Instructed students on proper utilization of computers and class-related technology.
- Developed academic framework within which each student could best discover and apply appropriate language, reading and learning skills.
- Implemented instructional technology support using various tools for teaching and learning, including following related software programs and applications used in eLearning.
- Researched various topics and information on distance learning as requested by administrative officials, managers and staff members.
- Responded to student and faculty issues regarding software systems and other instructional technology tool issues by e-mail, phone call or in person.
The Door | New York , NYSpecial Education Teacher09/2009 - 06/2014
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Enhanced lessons using Smart Board technology and computers.
- Eliminated learning gaps and effectively instructed students by using teaching aids and motivational strategies.
- Organized and prepared instructional materials, communiqués and reports to facilitate student learning.
- Fostered positive and trusting relationships with students to increase engagement.
- Developed individual educational plans designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
- Delivered specialized classroom instruction to students with developmental disorders.
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
- Wrote and presented documents for Individual Education Plan conferences.
- Established and communicated clear objectives for lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
- Worked with students with specialized needs to accomplish tasks and build practical skills.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Implemented specialized tests to evaluate literacy performance.
- Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
- Collaborated with conventional education instructors across multiple departments to optimize student learning.
Catholic Schools | Oak Hill , TXClassroom Teacher07/2003 - 06/2008
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and areas for improvement.
- Developed lessons, activities and materials to cover all required course material.
- Liaised with team of professionals to implement comprehensive educational action plans for special needs and at-risk students.
- Tracked attendance, assignments, grades and class participation for all students.
- Worked with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Identified early signs of emotional, developmental and health delays or problems in students and followed up with parents.
- Administered tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and knowledge of course materials.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Gave quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
- Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
- Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos and class discussions.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
Education and Training
MS in Elementary Education2005
Hunter College | City, StateBA in English Literature1997
Mercy College | City, StateSpecial Education Teacher w/ Bilingual Extension, K-12 New York State
Certifications
- Smartboard Technologies Training,2006, Refresher course 2010
- Guggenheim's Learning Through Art Professional Development 2006- promoting literacy skills through art.
- Participated in Lucy Calkins‘ Teachers College Reading and Writing Project (TCRWP) 2005-2013
- Making the PYP Happen induction training, IB curriculum, Abu Dhabi, September 2011
- Reading and Writing Through Inquiry, PYP Conference, Dubai, February 2012
- Understanding Sensory Processing and Training in the Needs of Students with Autism, July 2012
- Vocabulary Instruction in the Common Core Classroom, November 2013 Teaching Experience KIPP Infinity Middle School, New York, NY August 2013- present -Learning Specialist grades 5, 7 & 8
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School Attended
- Hunter College
- Mercy College
Job Titles Held:
- Learning Specialist
- Special Education Teacher
- Classroom Teacher
Degrees
- MS in Elementary Education
BA in English Literature
Special Education Teacher w/ Bilingual Extension, K-12 New York State
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