Janet Garay

ESL/Bilingual Specialist at SOMERSET HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT
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(386) 825-5501
Location
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Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials

  • Elementary School Teacher in Grades K-5-Standard Certificate
    New Jersey Department of Education
  • School Principal-CE
    New Jersey Department of Education
  • School Supervisor -Standard Certificate
    New Jersey Department of Education
  • Teacher of English as a Second Language-Standard Certificate
    New Jersey Department of Education
  • Teacher of Spanish-Standard Certificate
    New Jersey Department of Education
  • Teacher of Students with Disabilities-CE
    New Jersey Department of Education
  • Teacher of Supplementary Instruction in Reading and Mathematics Grades K-8-Standard Certificate
    New Jersey Department of Education

Experience

  • SOMERSET HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT
    • United States
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • ESL/Bilingual Specialist
      • Aug 2013 - Present

      Sept. 2013 - PRESENT -Provided differentiated instruction for PreK-8 and 9-12 SLIFE/ELL/Bilingual students -Worked with ESL/Bilingual and special education population - Helped to develop the SLIFE/New Comers Program/Curriculum -Pioneered the implementation of a nationally recognized co-teaching program for student achievement and growth (ESL) - Provided SIOP training to building and district staff members - -Developed and implemented new class offerings to SLIFE students -Conducted comprehensive analysis of district Special ESL Program including a 3 year plan for improvement -Identified gaps in student achievement and developed improvement Strategies

  • County College of Morris
    • Higher Education
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Adjunct Professor
      • Jan 2001 - Present

      Adjunct Faculty teaching Spanish 1, 2 and Intermediate Levels Adjunct Faculty teaching Spanish 1, 2 and Intermediate Levels

  • East Newark School District
    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Supervisor of Special Education
      • Aug 2011 - Jun 2013

      East Newark School District: Supervisor of Special Services and Student Support  Work cooperatively with the CSA in establishing and managing the special services department.  Coordinate and supervises all transition needs for students in collaboration with case managers.  Assist in the implementation of the district’s in-service education programs for the special services staff and recommends staff attendance at conferences and participation in other professional growth activities.  Conduct classroom observations and evaluations, and provides supervision of teachers, Child Study Team Members and non-certified staff as requested by the CSA.   Evaluate programs, determines programmatic needs including new instructional methods and programs, as well as materials, equipment, textbooks, additional classes, class size, etc., and makes recommendations to the CSA.  Meet frequently with staff under supervision to problem solve and maintain an ongoing supervision of the coordination and implementation of special education programs.   Assist in the identification of personnel needs and participates in the selection of special services personnel.  Assist the CSA in organizing and conducting meetings with the staff, students, and/or parents and appropriate district personnel and other resources, to comply with the state and federal regulations regarding special education programs of the district.  Monitor the implementation of all non-public school programs covered by IDEA.  Ensure compliance with federal and state mandates, as well as with local policy in the maintenance of paper files and computerized Child Study Team records relating to individual students and the operation of the Child Study Team.  Assist the CSA in providing leadership in the development of the K-8 special education programs and achievement of state core curriculum standards and district goals and objectives.  Support staff in the development of IEP’s for the students. 

  • Orange City School District
    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • ESL Specialist
      • Sep 2009 - Jun 2011

      Developed/planned Inclusion Models for the ESL/Bilingual area  Planned and organized materials for thematic units, with extensive use of Co-teaching Models and Inclusion Models for the ESL/Bilingual area  Developed and maintained an active learning environment, including utilization of internet based programs, manipulatives and realia for the area of ESL as well collaborative learning strategies  Integrated technology applications in all facets of teaching and learning  Initiated parent contacts and home visits to discuss home/school plans to enhance student achievement 

  • Denville School District
    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Spanish/ESL Specialist
      • Sep 2006 - Jun 2009

      Planned and organized materials for thematic units, with extensive use of SIOP Models for the ESL area  Developed and maintained an active learning environment, including utilization of internet based programs, manipulatives and realia for the area of ESL as well collaborative learning strategies  Integrated technology applications in all facets of teaching and learning  Initiated parent contacts and home visits to discuss home/school plans to enhance student achievement  Provide services for the World Languages area: Gr. 3-5 .  Developed initial Stages of Curriculum mapping for the ESL area

  • Morris Hills Regional Education Association
    • Spanish Teacher
      • Sep 2002 - Sep 2005

      Provide services as Spanish Teacher Grades 9 - 11 Spanish 1M, Spanish1 and Spanish 2 Provide services as Spanish Teacher Grades 9 - 11 Spanish 1M, Spanish1 and Spanish 2

Education

  • Centenary University
    Doctor of Education - EdD, Educational Leadership
    2017 - 2021
  • Grand Canyon University
    Master of Education (M.Ed.), Special Education and Teaching
    2011 - 2013
  • Grand Canyon University
    Master of Education (MEd), Educational Leadership and Administration, General
    2011 - 2013
  • Grand Canyon University
    Master of Education (M.Ed.), Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
    2007 - 2009
  • Montclair State University
    Master of Education (M.Ed.), Spanish Language Teacher Education
    2002 - 2004
  • Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru
    Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Philosophy and Social Studies
    1987 - 1991
  • Centenary University
    Doctor of Education - EdD, Education

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