Special Education Coordinator-Teacher - MARJCC - North Miami, FL
(2023-01)
- Design and deliver professional development and coaching sessions, enhancing staff expertise in special education, classroom routines, and literacy best practices, among other needs.
- Conduct classroom observations to identify learning obstacles, collaborate with teachers to implement effective intervention strategies, and develop curricula accordingly.
- Maintain ongoing communication with parents, fostering collaborative partnerships to maximize student success.
- Connect families with essential resources, including therapeutic services and scholarship opportunities to support student development.
- Individualized instruction and support to address students' diverse academic, emotional, and social needs.
Assistant Director - Temple Beth Moshe - North Miami, FL
(2022-01 - 2023-12)
- Supervised and mentored a team of 15 teachers on lesson planning, curriculum development, inclusive practices, and social-emotional tools to work with students.
- Managed and coordinated school and summer programs, ensuring smooth operations and enriching student experiences.
- Oversaw the VPK program, maintaining compliance and promoting high-quality early childhood education.
- Developed and led professional development initiatives to enhance teaching skills and program effectiveness.
- Served as the primary liaison between teachers and parents, mediating challenges and facilitating productive communication.
Special Education Teacher and case manager at two Title 1 high schools - NYC Department of Education - A. Philip Randolph High School, Harlem, NY and High School for Arts & Business, Queens, NY
(2015-01 - 2021-12)
- Adapted and differentiated instructional materials to improve accessibility for ESL and SPED students in Mathematics and language arts.
- Managed a caseload of students, developing and implementing IEPs, setting SMART goals, and monitoring their progress throughout the years.
- Provided individualized support to students on my caseload, focusing on their social-emotional development, academics, life, and job skills. Cultivating a relationship of trust and open communication.
- Maintained regular communication with parents, providing updates on student progress and addressing individual needs.
- Provided Spanish translation and interpretation for parent-teacher meetings and school documentation.
- Contributed to school-wide curriculum development and data analysis as a member of the Instructional Leadership Team.
- Improved mathematics state exam scores for SPED and LEP students through targeted instructional strategies.
- Provided tutoring sessions during Saturday school.
- Developed and curated digital instructional lessons and materials for remote learning during the pandemic, in addition to tutoring remotely.
- Participated in School Implementation Team (SIT) meetings, collaborating to ensure students' needs were met within the general education setting.
- Communicated findings and recommendations to colleagues to improve student support and inclusion.
Teacher Assistant, Preschool and first grade - Radio Production Teacher in middle school - Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus/Hochberg Preparatory School - Miami, FL
(2005-01 - 2009-12)
- Collaborated with co-teachers in lesson planning and delivery for preschool and first-grade classes.
- Provided daily updates to parents on student progress and addressed any concerns.
- Developed and delivered lessons on radio history and guided students in producing school news and radio programs.
- Taught Kindergarten Hebrew School (2007-2008).
Intern to Account Executive - Cohn & Wolfe and Havas PR & Havas Conexiones - New York, NY
(2011-01 - 2014-12)
- Authored, edited, and translated press releases, pitches, and other communication materials.
- Delivered presentations to prospective and existing clients.
- Managed event logistics, including venue scouting and vendor coordination.
- Created and managed content for client social media platforms.
- Produced, shot, and edited videos for the company's YouTube channel.
