Versatile and dedicated Special Education Teacher with a focus on the individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in the design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Familiar with the challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict.
Skills
Trained in CPI
Proficient in Microsofts works, Excel, Power Point, Smart Board
Eager to participate in after school activities.
Work History
Substitute teacher2010 RKS @ Island Trees Memorial MS – Levittown,
NY
Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in a self-contained ED and LD classroom.
High School Leave replacement teacher 01/2014
to 06/2014 Nassau BOCES Rosemary Kennedy School – Bellmore,
NY
Communicated nonverbally/Verbally with children to provide them with comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
Created strategies to meet the needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
Implemented and taught a life skills program.
Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with the master schedule.
Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
student observerEastplain School – N. Massapequa,
NY
50 hours.
Observed and participated in daily educational activities in a classroom/ school setting.
Substitute Teacher's AideNassau BOCES Rosemary Kennedy School – Bellmore,
NY
Assist students' ages 7-21 with daily living skills, academic, and vocational tasks.
Camp CounselorMcVey Elementary School – East Meadow,
NY
Supervised children in extra curricular activities such as arts and crafts, gymnastics.
Substitute teacher Carman Road School (CRS) – Massapequa,
NY
Created strategies to meet the needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
Substitute teacherRKS @ Woodward Parkway Elementary – Farmingdale,
NY
Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
Leave replacement teacher 02/2012
to 03/2012 Hearing/Vision @ Bowling Green Elementary
Substitute Teacher09/2009
to Current Nassau BOCES Rosemary Kennedy School – Wantagh,
NY
Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
Redirected poor behavior using the positive reinforcement method.
Established a safe play environment for the students.
Leave replacement teacher 03/2012
to 05/2012 Early Childhood Center – Levittown,
NY
Established a safe play environment for the students.
Education
Master of Teaching Literacy: CurrentTouro College (Graduate School of Education-
Bayshore,
NY
Designed engaging and effective literacy instruction created to meet the needs of a wide range of learners, including English Language Learners.
Gained effective communication skills both oral and written
Gained knowledge in my professional specialization, including literature, research and trends,
Special Ed Childhood (Grades 1-6)-Dual Certification: Western Civilization1 2010State University of New York/ Old Westbury-
Old Westbury,
NYWestern Civilization
Associates of Liberal Arts Degree: 1 2005Nassau Community College-
Uniondale,
NY
Master of Teaching Literacy : Current Special Ed Childhood (Grades 1-6)-Dual Certification : Western Civilization 1 2010 Associates of Liberal Arts Degree : 1 2005
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