Experience

South Orange & Maplewood School District

• United States
• Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Special Education Teacher

  • Sep 2023 - Present

  Implement differentiated instruction within a resource classroom by using data-driven instruction in English Language Arts. Use of technology in the classroom such as ReadWorks, CommonLit, NewsELA, Canvas, and PowerSchool. Attend IEP meetings. Continuously make modifications and accommodations according to what is stated in IEPs. Collaborate with core teachers to ensure students in an inclusive receive appropriate modifications and accommodations.



NORTH ARLINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Special Education Teacher

  • Sep 2013 - Jun 2023

  Implement differentiated instruction within a resource classroom by using data-driven instruction in English Language Arts. Use of technology in the classroom such as ReadWorks, CommonLit, NewsELA, Google Classroom, and Promethean technology. Attend IEP meetings. Continuously make modifications and accommodations according to what is stated in IEPs.



Fairleigh Dickinson University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Leaders In Training Director

  • Jun 2011 - Sep 2013

  Supervised 8th and 9th grade campers in the creation and coordinating of team building and leadership activities, projects, as well as other counselor in training experiences.



Collins Elementary School

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Instructional Aide

  • Sep 2010 - Sep 2013

  Paraprofessional that worked with upper elementary students in a self-contained classroom and in a general education classroom in all content areas. Assisted in implementing lesson plans for reading, writing, and mathematics. Assisted in modifications of general education assessments to each student's needs.


North Arlington Board of Education
• Substitute Teacher

  • Jan 2009 - Sep 2013

North Arlington Youth Center
• After School Counselor

  • Sep 2006 - Aug 2010


Whittier School

• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Student Teaching

  • Jan 2010 - May 2010

  Created a classroom community where students effectively communicated. Taught, assisted, and observed 2nd grade classroom in all content areas. Developed creative daily lesson plans and teacher materials. Utilized various assessment tools including formal and informal. Worked with a diverse population. Created Homework Assignments that enhanced learning. Created Social Studies Unit on the Continent Europe. Motivated students by using manipulatives and other hands-on… Show more Created a classroom community where students effectively communicated. Taught, assisted, and observed 2nd grade classroom in all content areas. Developed creative daily lesson plans and teacher materials. Utilized various assessment tools including formal and informal. Worked with a diverse population. Created Homework Assignments that enhanced learning. Created Social Studies Unit on the Continent Europe. Motivated students by using manipulatives and other hands-on experiences to enforce lessons. Attended Staff Meetings and Professional Development Days. Show less



Practicum

• Australia
• Education Management

• Student Teacher

  • Sep 2009 - Dec 2009

  Observed in diverse 2nd grade classroom and implemented two lesson plans to whole class. Assisted cooperating teacher by team teaching or assisting students with different learning styles. Participated in parent-teacher conferences.