Christine Sammy
Special Education Teacher at Great Neck Public Schools- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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California Education Specialist Credential, Mild/Moderate
-Mar, 2013- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Great Neck Public Schools
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Special Education Teacher
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Aug 2019 - Present
-Foster a safe learning environment which addresses the academic, emotional, and social needs of students -Establish positive relationships with parents through phone calls, email, and meetings -Provide specialized and differentiated academic instruction -Maintain exceptionally high degree of professionalism while interacting with all levels of staff and administrators -Collaborate with colleagues and support staff to review IEP goals and student growth -Co-Chair schoolwide technology committee to support the use of technology throughout the school Show less
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Fremont Unified School District
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Special Education Teacher
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Aug 2014 - Jun 2019
-Designed and implemented The Learning Center, a model inclusion program where students with special needs learned alongside typically developing students -Educated parents to be knowledgeable of the special education programs and the opportunities available to them -Empowered parents to support their children at home instructionally, as well as through social-emotional learning -Acquired ongoing data in order to validate the integrity of the program and drive instruction -Established and maintained statistically significant benefits to all diverse learners, as evidenced by 70% mastery/outperformance on district benchmark assessments -Employed a workshop approach to develop literacy skills by incorporating shared reading and writing, interactive read aloud, strategy groups, and guided reading groups -Participated in multiple trainings in Universal Design for Learning -Designed lessons using the Universal Design for Learning framework to maximize learning opportunities for all learners -Collaborated with general education teachers to ensure high quality instruction for all students -Utilized data to establish small groups and differentiate instruction -Supervised and trained paraeducators in order to support students in their general education classrooms -Served as a mentor to a new special education teacher Show less
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MAGNOLIA SCIENCE ACADEMY
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Special Education Teacher in Resource Specialist Program
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Aug 2013 - Jun 2014
-Developed and maintained Individualized Education Plans for up to 32 students annually -Planned and taught reading, writing, and mathematics lessons with differentiated instruction -Designed and implemented positive behavior support plans -Lead a school site team that included the parent and student in a positive, problem-solving response to intervention process -Collaborated with professionals to develop appropriate lessons on a regular basis. -Developed and maintained Individualized Education Plans for up to 32 students annually -Planned and taught reading, writing, and mathematics lessons with differentiated instruction -Designed and implemented positive behavior support plans -Lead a school site team that included the parent and student in a positive, problem-solving response to intervention process -Collaborated with professionals to develop appropriate lessons on a regular basis.
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New Springs Schools
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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4th Grade Teacher
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Aug 2011 - Jul 2013
• Provide instruction that aligns with state and district curriculum standards • Guide students in small group reading/writing instruction based on current strengths and needs • Engage students in math instruction by using a variety of hands-on activities and manipulatives • Monitor student progress through the use of formal and informal assessment • Participated as an active member of the school Response to Intervention Team • Mentor fellow teachers in teaching strategies and classroom management techniques Show less
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Davis School District
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Special Education Teacher
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Aug 2009 - Jul 2011
• Fostered a safe learning environment that addressed the academic, emotional, and social needs of students • Modified instruction to allow for differentiation based on interest, readiness, or learning preference • Utilized student data to develop long and short term instructional goals and organized small and whole class learning experiences • Participated as an active member of the school Response to Intervention Team • Advocated for students at meetings to ensure the instructional program supports IEP goals • Collaborated with colleagues and support staff to review IEP goals and student growth • Established positive relationships with parents through phone calls, email, and meetings • Participated in professional development opportunities provided by the district in the areas of Autism Spectrum Disorders, Building Common Assessments, Reading Mastery, Reading for All Learners, IEP goal writing, Woodcock Johnson III, Math Survivor Course, Behavior Summer Camp, Microsoft Word and Excel • Increased positive classroom behavior with Superhero Social Skills and Social Thinking Programs • Developed classroom management plans with knowledge attained through Tough Kid Toolbox conference • Solicited feedback from supervisors and incorporated recommended revisions Show less
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North Shore Central School Dst
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Substitute Teacher
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May 2009 - Jun 2009
• Covered for teachers and followed plans and programs set by the regular teachers • Integrated lessons into long-term curriculum plans to ensure continuity of educational objectives • Provided curriculum tutoring and guidance to students experiencing academic difficulties • Maintained a safe, positive and supportive learning environment • Covered for teachers and followed plans and programs set by the regular teachers • Integrated lessons into long-term curriculum plans to ensure continuity of educational objectives • Provided curriculum tutoring and guidance to students experiencing academic difficulties • Maintained a safe, positive and supportive learning environment
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Maryhaven Center of Hope - part of Catholic Heath Services of Long Island
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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100 - 200 Employee
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Team Leader
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Mar 2007 - Aug 2008
• Oversaw the care for twelve adults with mental and developmental disabilities • Supervised daily operations and coordinated the individuals’ daily schedules • Oversaw the care for twelve adults with mental and developmental disabilities • Supervised daily operations and coordinated the individuals’ daily schedules
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Education
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Stony Brook University
Bachelor's degree, Sociology -
2007 - 2009
Dowling College
Master of Science, Special Education and Elementary Education -
2004 - 2006
State University of New York at Stony Brook
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology
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