Special Education Teacher

• Oct 2016 - Present

Special Education Teacher in Preschool 12:1:2 integrated classroom- participated in distance learning using programs like Seesaw and Zoom- attended annual meetings- wrote annual reports, addendums, and quarterlies- created support systems like reward charts and visual schedules for children on the autism spectrum and on behavior plans- created IEP goals through IEP direct- implemented assessments on typical children and children with special needs in order to assess academic progress- planned and attended parent teacher conferences- collaborated with speech, occupational, and physical therapists as well as counselors to help children make progress on their IEP goals

Student Teacher

• Jan 2016 - Apr 2016

200+ hours in a Kindergarten Nest classroom at a public school• Planned and implemented large group, small group, and individual lessons using differentiated instruction for children on the autism spectrum• Designed and collected a variety of assessment data, using the results to evaluate student progress and inform future lessons• Worked collaboratively with colleagues, cooperating teachers, and supervisors to best support the children in the fieldwork setting

Student Teacher

• Sep 2015 - Dec 2015

200+ hours at a Head Start Preschool for low income and at risk children• Designed and implemented lessons including differentiated instruction for emerging bilinguals• Observed and practiced teacher’s lessons, management, and instructional style • Conducted individualized assessment inquiry

Student Teacher

• Sep 2015 - Dec 2015

150+ hours in an inclusive universal preschool• Differentiated instruction for children with visual impairments • Acted as an integral member of the teaching team by running morning meetings, attending children’s specials, assisting with handwriting, and running board game learning center• Developed and applied skills for inquiry, communication, critical thinking, and reflection on these issues, especially as they relate to practice with young children • Produce and submit a cumulative research study on a scholarly pursuit that simultaneously serves me, as a teacher-researcher and intellectual being, and my classroom

Student Teacher

• May 2015 - Jul 2015

100+ hours at an early intervention child center• Developed a better understanding of child development from birth to age three through observations in the field and by producing a developmental summary• Applied knowledge gained through observations to develop activities for and strengthen interactions with toddlers• Created and implemented strategies for working with children with developmental delays in all domains

Copywriter

• Jul 2012 - May 2015

Marketing Assistant

• Aug 2010 - Jul 2012

Writing Tutor

• Jan 2008 - May 2009

• Edited, proofread, and peer reviewed papers to help students improve their writing skills

Junior Camp Counselor

• Jun 2007 - Aug 2007

• Managed daily activities and supervised routine of four-year olds