P.S. 74 Special Education Teacher Resume Example
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P.S. 74 SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Professional Summary
Creative Educator with 8 years of experience teaching and editing student work and curriculum. Strategic planner and strong problem-solver with outstanding people skills. Talented at using MS word, Excel and PowerPoint.
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Work History
P.S. 74 Special Education Teacher, 09/2017 to Current
NYC DOE – City , STATE
NYC DOE – City , STATE
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student centered learning.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to reinforce student participation and hands-on learning.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Developed and taught lessons on relevant children's books, poems, movies and themes to promote student interest of Children's Literature as avenue of study.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
P.S. 199 Librarian and S.T.E.M. Teacher, 09/2016 to 06/2017
NYCDOE – City , STATE
NYCDOE – City , STATE
- Served on school committee for STEM curriculum development.
- Served as library liaison to selected academic departments.
- Worked with administration to evaluate collections and make purchase decisions for books, journals and electronic resources.
- Served as lead provider of library instruction to students.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
- Assisted students with creating and monitoring personal and IEP goals.
- Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress.
- Implemented a variety of teaching methods such as discussions and demonstrations.
- Accommodated student disabilities within lesson planning.
- Monitored daily objectives with specific student learning goals.
- Created sensory items for students with disabilities.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, school psychologist , guidance counselor, and parents to create IEPs.
- Collect data to create goals for students.
- Utilized technology during lessons (e.g.SMARTboard), to create interactive learning experiences and target visual learners.
- Set and communicated ground rules for the classroom based on respect and personal responsibility.
- Kept student motivated, focused and excited to learn by utilizing hands-on activities that relate to real-world experiences.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement.
- Created lesson plans in accordance with Common Core and Science Scope and Sequence Standards.
- Implemented balanced literacy.
- Incorporated math manipulatives within lessons.
- Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level.
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects.
- Created hands on activities for students to gain a better understanding of the lesson and learning target.
- Provided small group instruction to individuals who need extra support.
- Orchestrated Open Access Library every Tuesday after school.
- Maintained library and library duties.
- Created and ordered books for school the library and classroom teachers from school budget.
- Coordinate and implement Robotics Program for students during Student Enrichment time.
Teacher Grades 2nd, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th , 09/2013 to 06/2016
Archdiocese Of New York – City , STATE
Archdiocese Of New York – City , STATE
- Implemented and taught lessons based on the Common Core State Standards in ELA, Math, Social Studies, and Science.
- Utilized technology during lessons (e.g.SMARTboard), to create interactive learning experiences and target visual learners.
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects.
- Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks.
- Used the positive reinforcement method to redirect poor behavior.
- Provided one on one assistance to those students who needed extra support.
- Worked with fellow employees on lesson strategies, fund raisers, and school assemblies.
- Employed effective reading lessons using the five pillars of reading: vocabulary, comprehension, phonemic awareness, fluency, and phonics.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies.
- Provided small group instruction to individuals who need extra support.
- Kept student motivated, focused and excited to learn by utilizing hands-on activities that relate to real-world experiences.
- Successful at keeping communication with parents/guardians, by keeping a friendly manner, and being open to any questions or concerns.
- Improved students' reading levels through guided reading groups and whole group instruction.
- Worked with fellow teachers to discuss lesson strategies that would most benefit students.
- Reflected on teaching practice to improve teaching techniques and continue to become a better educator.
- Accepted coaching from fellow teachers and administrators and immediately incorporated feedback.
- Used children's literature to teach and reinforce reading, writing, grammar and phonics.
- Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level.
- Taught students to exercise problem solving methodology and techniques during tests.
- Served on various committees and projects including Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Food Drive, and Volleyball Club.
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE: General And Special Education Grades 1-6, 01/2018
Touro College - City, State
Touro College - City, State
BACHELOR OF ARTS: GENERAL EDUCATION, 01/2013
College Of Staten Island - City, State
College Of Staten Island - City, State
Extension : Special Education Generalist Extension Grades 7-12, 12/2019
Touro College - City, State
Touro College - City, State
Certifications
- New York State Teaching Certificate in Childhood Special and General Education (1-6)
- New York State Teaching Certificate Special Education Generalist (7-12) PENDING
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School Attended
- Touro College
- College Of Staten Island
Job Titles Held:
- P.S. 74 Special Education Teacher
- P.S. 199 Librarian and S.T.E.M. Teacher
- Teacher Grades 2nd, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th
Degrees
- MASTER OF SCIENCE : General And Special Education Grades 1-6 , 01/2018
BACHELOR OF ARTS : GENERAL EDUCATION , 01/2013
Extension : Special Education Generalist Extension Grades 7-12 , 12/2019
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