Special Education Teacher

• Sep 2019 - Present

Special Education Teacher

• Jul 2017 - Jun 2019

• Provide a multi-sensory approach to district level phonics curriculum in small group instruction.• Monitor student IEP goals and objectives using progress monitoring data collection.• Integrate interactive technology into the classroom to engage student interest.• Encourage students to be independent learners by using instructional tools and resources given, communicating with peers, and evaluating academic decisions.• Use data from informal and formal assessments to track academic progress and tailor instruction.• Create and maintain a positive learning environment where students know the expectations and work respectfully with myself, aides, and peers.• Collaborate with co-general education teachers and deliver specially designed instruction (SDI) to students with disabilities within the general and special education environments to teach students at their level.• Balance small group and individual instruction to accommodate different academic levels and learning styles.• Draw on various literacy and problem-solving strategies to promote higher order thinking to bridge student learning and application.• Employ a Responsive Classroom socio-emotional approach to the classroom on a daily basis to understand the whole child. Show less

LTR Resource Room Teacher

• Feb 2017 - Jun 2017

-Adapt teaching methods as well as instructional materials and strategies to accommodate student’s academic needs.-Design lesson plans for small group instruction in phonics, reading, and math.-Collaborate with co-general education teacher on student accommodations and modifications for success in the general education classroom.-Provided a multi-sensory approach to the phonics curriculum during small group instruction.-Monitor student goals and objectives based on their current IEP.-Integrate interactive technology into the classroom.-Use data from assessments to track academic progress and tailor instruction based on areas of need.-Balance small group and individual instruction to accommodate different academic levels and learning styles. Show less

Special Education Teacher

• Aug 2016 - Feb 2017

-Educate the urban youth of Newark and promote college aspirations among students. -Provide special education services in an inclusion classroom to students with a wide range of levels and abilities. -Facilitate guided reading groups to students that need help in decoding and comprehension skills. -Implement student IEP modifications and accommodations. -Provide in class and out of class support to help increase academic achievement. -Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions. Show less

Behavioral Disabilities - Special Education Teacher

• Oct 2015 - Jun 2016

-Taught students who were emotionally disturbed in a self-contained classroom.-Implemented a Behavior Intervention Plans through a token economy targeting exhibiting behaviors.-Modified instruction and assessments to meet student needs and abilities.-Encouraged students to become self-aware of their behaviors through redirection and positive role modeling.-Exhibited flexibility daily in the classroom to adjust to behaviors presented.-Collected interval and duration data to analyze increases and decreases in targeted behaviors.-Fostered a safe learning environment through positive rapport with students.-Provided a Professional Development presentation to faculty and staff on ADHD and ODD in the classroom and effective strategies. Show less

Special Education Paraprofessional

• Sep 2015 - Oct 2015

-Supervise and use behavior modification techniques during class and when the lead teacher is not present.-Assist students with carrying out classroom activities.-Observe students for developmental issues and communicate findings to the teacher.-Operate equipment such as projectors and computers for instructional purposes.-Follow classroom behavior plan as directed by the classroom teacher.

School Counselor Intern

• Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

-Provided individual and group counseling to out-of-district students with multiple disabilities ranging in ages from 5-21. -Promoted social skills among students through a wide variety of activities using the UMDNJ Social Decision Making and Problem Solving curriculum. -Used solution-focused counseling to focus on the strengths and successes of a student to promote change in the presenting issue. -Helped students develop healthy decision-making skills on a daily basis through individual and group counseling. -Used prior knowledge of student interests to tailor my individual counseling sessions to gain their interest. -Helped build positive self-esteem, self-advocacy skills, communication skills, and self-confidence by weekly meeting with students. -Collaborated with teachers to meet the needs of each student. -Monitored and evaluated counseling sessions. Show less

Graduate Student Worker

• Nov 2013 - Jun 2015

-Interacted with a variety of constituents, such as administers, faculty, students and employers. -Helped professors in the Counseling and Educational Leadership department with various tasks. -Daily copying, creating Excel documents, and filing. -Collected, entered, and maintained data in database. -Tracked doctoral students’ hours in a tracking system created by myself and the director. -Ran doctoral student interviews for spring 2015. -Worked with adjunct professors and other related college staff on course development. Show less

School Counseling Intern

• Sep 2014 - May 2015

-Provided individual, group, and classroom counseling for students in grades 3, 4, and 5. -Followed NJ HIB procedures to perform HIB investigations within the allotted 10-day time period. -Promoted self-efficacy for students by role-playing to help master strategies that students can use in everyday situations. -Weekly led lunch bunch groups to connect with students outside of the traditional classroom lessons. -Collaborated with school stakeholders concerning strategies to help students succeed in their classroom. -Facilitated IEP meetings, 504 meetings, and was a part of the I&RS process for students. -Prepared for and implemented the PARCC Standardized Testing. -Maintained communication with parents and teachers to support the academic and personal needs of a student. Show less

Assistant Manager

• Jul 2006 - Aug 2013

Student Teacher

• Mar 2012 - Jun 2012

-Developed and implemented daily and unit lesson plans for grades 4-6 in an inclusion classroom. -Administered testing, tracked, and analyzed student and class performance. -Prepared students for New York State testing and aided in the implementation of the test. -Utilized cooperative learning techniques and provided differentiated instruction to meet the needs of students with diverse learning styles and abilities. -Conducted group and one-on-one math, reading, and writing activities. -Developed excellent rapport with students. Show less

Student Teacher

• Jan 2012 - Mar 2012

-Developed and implemented daily and unit lesson plans for grade 2 in an inclusion classroom. -Responsible for reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. -Created a unit plan on Magnetism where students performed kinesthetic hands-on activities. -Differentiated lesson planning according to the students’ learning styles (i.e. auditory, visual, kinesthetic). -Created hands-on activities to help enhance critical thinking skills for each student. -Exposed students to service learning through interactive lesson plans. -Created and modified various performance based assessment tools. -Developed excellent rapport with students. Show less

Field Experience

• Sep 2011 - Dec 2011

-Modified lessons to reflect diverse learners in the classroom. -Used a variety of classroom management techniques to manage behavior. -Assessed students’ needs and capabilities and utilized customized teaching techniques. -Created and implemented a unit plan on Geography where the students created maps out of edible food to foster hands-on learning -Modified lessons to reflect diverse learners in the classroom. -Used a variety of classroom management techniques to manage behavior. -Assessed students’ needs and capabilities and utilized customized teaching techniques. -Created and implemented a unit plan on Geography where the students created maps out of edible food to foster hands-on learning