Resume

A dedicated and compassionate teacher with a passion for creating inclusive learning environments. With expertise in Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and culturally responsive pedagogy, I am committed to providing tailored support and fostering academic and social growth for students with diverse learning needs.

Communication, team collaboration, empathy, resilience, record keeping, relationship building, leadership, problem solving, organizing, planning.

Special Education Teacher  @ Longwood High School

December 2023 - Present

• Collaborated effectively with a co-teacher to enhance the learning experience and address diverse student needs.

• Provided specialized instruction to 15:1:1 students, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

• Coordinated with the English department to develop interdisciplinary projects, promoting cross-curricular learning and student engagement.

Special Education Teacher  @ Longwood High School

March 2023 - Present

• Facilitated the learning of students with diverse needs in two 12:1:1 classes

• Implemented and created IEPs and adapted materials to accommodate individual learning styles and abilities.

• Collaborated with general education teachers and related service providers to create a comprehensive and cohesive educational program for students with special needs in resource room.

• Maintained open communication with parents and administration.

NJROTC Teacher  @ William Floyd High School

September 2022 - March 2023

• Develops and implements daily lessons for 6 classes of grades 9-12, working with student IEP and 504 plans.

• Monitors and records financial and inventory records for the program.

• Monitored grades via Infinite Campus and Google Classroom.

• Inspires student confidence and success by utilizing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS).

Substitute Special Education Aide @ Brookhaven Learning Center

September 2022 - September 2022

• Aided multiple students in differing classrooms, from 8:1:1 to 12:1:1.

• Assisted in mentoring and encouraging students to work towards their IEP goals.

• Lifted, toileted, fed, and positioned students on a regular basis; transported students in a wheelchair; positioned students in a wheelchair and assisted them in and out of their chair.

• Performed various classroom record keeping tasks as directed by a teacher or other certificated staff.

Student Teacher @ Bay Shore Senior High School

January 2021 - April 2021

• Completed 14 weeks of full-time teaching in an 11th grade U.S. History setting.

• Developed and implemented daily lesson plans, adhering to the NYS curriculum and Common Core standards.

• Administered testing and tracked student progress.

• Encouraged interactive and engaging discussions in a respectful learning environment to optimize the learning experience.

• Used technology, such as Google Classroom and Kahoot, for lesson presentations and data tracking.

• Adopted a classroom environment that encouraged all types of learners.

Contact Tracer @ Public Consulting Group

December 2020 - June 2021

• Participated in collaboration meetings to discuss the best course of action for the initiative.

• Communicated with contacts over a specified course of time to build a relationship with them. Called contacts that refused to go through with the interview and convinced them to do so.

• Entered data into a database efficiently and quickly and kept track of any changes.

• Troubleshot technology issues during outages.
  
  

St. Joseph's University

• History, B.A.

• Secondary Education Program.

• GPA - 3.900.

St. Joseph's University

• Adolescence Special Education, with an annotation in Severe & Multiple Disabilities, M.A.

• GPA - 3.900.

• The Long Island Council for the Social Studies.

• New York State Council for the Social Studies.