Teacher of the Visually Impaired

• Jan 2016 - Present

Special Education Teacher

• Nov 2008 - Jul 2014

• Classroom teacher for a 12:1:7 classroom with students ages 9-14 and 15-21,with severe multiple disabilities• Utilized the New York State Alternate Standards to implement a curriculum focusing on communication, mobility and life skills• Administered the New York State Alternate Assessment for 6-9 students each year. Also participated in NYSAA scoring at BOCES for 3 years• Trained and certified in SCIP-R, MOVE, CPR and First Aid• Immediate supervisor of seven Teacher Assistants • Classroom teacher for a 12:1:7 classroom with students ages 9-14 and 15-21,with severe multiple disabilities• Utilized the New York State Alternate Standards to implement a curriculum focusing on communication, mobility and life skills• Administered the New York State Alternate Assessment for 6-9 students each year. Also participated in NYSAA scoring at BOCES for 3 years• Trained and certified in SCIP-R, MOVE, CPR and First Aid• Immediate supervisor of seven Teacher Assistants

Special Education Teacher

• Sep 2006 - Nov 2008

• Classroom teacher for a 12:1:2 classroom with students grades 1-3 with severe language delays, learning disabilities and developmental delays• Developed and implemented a multi age curriculum addressing a variety of disabilities and skill levels• Opened and developed a self contained classroom in order to integrate self contained students into their community school• Trained in Reading First and Wilson Reading Fundations • Classroom teacher for a 12:1:2 classroom with students grades 1-3 with severe language delays, learning disabilities and developmental delays• Developed and implemented a multi age curriculum addressing a variety of disabilities and skill levels• Opened and developed a self contained classroom in order to integrate self contained students into their community school• Trained in Reading First and Wilson Reading Fundations

Special Education Teacher

• Jul 2004 - Aug 2006

• Classroom teacher for a 8:1:1 classroom for children with severe behavior, developmental delays and social-emotional delays, ages 3-4 • Utilized a developmentally based curriculum to address behavioral and cognitive objectives • Wrote annual review reports and PLEP statements for each of the students• Attended supervision meetings in a team atmosphere for collaboration in addressing IEP goals • Classroom teacher for a 8:1:1 classroom for children with severe behavior, developmental delays and social-emotional delays, ages 3-4 • Utilized a developmentally based curriculum to address behavioral and cognitive objectives • Wrote annual review reports and PLEP statements for each of the students• Attended supervision meetings in a team atmosphere for collaboration in addressing IEP goals