Head Start Teacher / Head Teacher, Preschool - MMCC – Montefiore Mosholu Community Center - Bronx, NY
(2025-10)
- Lead a preschool classroom in accordance with Head Start standards.
- Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate lessons.
- Support children's social-emotional and academic growth.
- Collect data and track developmental progress.
- Communicate regularly with families.
- Collaborate with staff to support children with diverse needs.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and inclusive classroom.
Student teacher - Integrated Co-Teaching Classroom - Samara Community Schools - Bronx, NY
(2025-02)
- Worked with a mentor teacher in a kindergarten ICT classroom with 10 students, including general education and students with IEPs.
- Helped plan and teach lessons using visual schedules, hands-on activities, and technology to support all learners.
- Provided small-group and one-on-one support in early literacy, math, and social-emotional skills.
- Used songs, movement, and sensory activities to keep students engaged and excited about learning.
- Assisted with classroom management by reinforcing positive behavior and helping students follow routines.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to support students' learning goals and IEP needs.
- Observed and recorded student progress through informal assessments and teacher guidance.
- Encouraged student independence by guiding them in classroom tasks, communication, and problem-solving.
Behavior Consultant - Lil Know-It Owls
(2025-02 - 2026-02)
- Implemented individualized ABA therapy plans to support children with autism and developmental delays.
- Collected and documented behavior data to track progress and guide treatment adjustments.
- Used positive reinforcement strategies to increase communication, social, and adaptive skills.
- Followed behavior intervention plans to reduce challenging behaviors and support self-regulation.
- Collaborated with supervisors and caregivers to ensure consistent, goal-oriented support across settings.
Special Education Preschool Teacher - ACDS Pelham - Pelham, NY
(2024-02 - 2025-02)
- Develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) for preschool students with diverse needs.
- Design and deliver engaging lesson plans aligned with early childhood development standards and IEP goals.
- Create a safe, nurturing, inclusive classroom environment that fosters positive social interactions.
- Implement effective behavior management strategies to support individual needs and promote self-regulation skills.
- Establish clear routines and expectations to ensure a predictable and structured learning environment.
- Collaborate with general education teachers, paraprofessionals, therapists, and other specialists to create a cohesive student support system.
- Maintain open and effective communication with parents/guardians regarding student progress, IEPs, and concerns.
- Participate in IEP meetings, team conferences, and other collaborative planning sessions.
- Document student progress and maintain accurate records in compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Stay abreast of current trends and best practices in special education and early childhood development through ongoing professional learning opportunities.
- Utilize data-driven decision-making to improve instructional practices and student outcomes continuously.
Pre K Head Teacher - Luminous Early Childhood Learning Center - Bronx, NY
(2023-09 - 2024-02)
- Offers Students a secure setting and education that fosters their intellectual, physical, and social development.
- Set personal goals, conduct ongoing progress evaluations, and help them adjust to kindergarten.
- Cultivates a cooperative relationship with parents and promotes their active participation.
- Taking the lead in developing the curriculum.
- Evaluating the existing state of education and lesson plans.
- You are contributing to the leadership and management of the school.
Instructor - New York City Charter School for Autism - Bronx, NY
(2022-09 - 2023-07)
- Gathering, compiling, and assessing data on educational initiatives, including textual reports and visual graphs showcasing student data.
- Conducting ongoing preference surveys for students and employing and overseeing motivating systems.
- Helping to create, put into practice, and evaluate a program for all the assigned pupils to improve their conduct.
- Attending student clinic meetings and employing a range of behavior-analytic instructional techniques.
ABA Therapist - Assisted Development and Growth - Woodside, NY
(2021-11 - 2022-05)
- Apply techniques to learning to change the behavior of social significance.
- Research and develop a personalized therapy program and timetable for each client.
- Assist the client 1:1 in developing the abilities needed to succeed in treatment.
- In situations of rehabilitation, act as a mediator and point of communication between clients, friends, and family.
ABA Therapist - City Pro Group - New Rochelle, NY
(2018-06 - 2020-03)
- Facilitated individual and family therapy sessions for children, ages 1 to 3.
- Observed and monitored client behavior during daily sessions.
- Recorded client information on special flow sheets, accurately indicating the number of times maladaptive behavior occurred and the percentage of correct responses to respective targets for behavioral adjustment.
