Karishma Gemma

Committed to creating a supportive and structured learning environment that empowers students with diverse learning needs to reach their full potential. Passionate about collaboration, advocacy, and fostering academic, social, and emotional growth through evidence-based strategies and personalized support. Seeking to contribute to a school that values equity, inclusion, and student-centered learning.

K-5th ESE Resource Teacher - Orange County Public School - Tangelo Park Elementary, Orlando, FL

(2026)

• Provide push-in and small-group instructional support to students with disabilities in general education settings.
• Implement IEP goals, accommodations, modifications, and specially designed instruction based on individual student needs.
• Collect and analyze progress-monitoring data to measure student growth and guide instruction.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, related service providers, families, and school staff to support student success.
• Differentiate reading, writing, math, and behavioral instruction for students with diverse learning needs.
• Participate in IEP meetings and assist with developing, reviewing, and updating student goals and services.
• Maintain accurate documentation of ESE services, progress, accommodations, and student performance.
• Provide academic and behavioral interventions to increase student independence, engagement, and access to the general education curriculum.
• Develop instructional materials and interventions aligned with student IEP goals and grade-level standards.
• Support teachers with strategies for accommodations, differentiation, and inclusive classroom practices.

4th & 5th ESE Access Teacher - The School District of Osceola County - Deerwood Elementary, Osceola, FL

(2025 - 2026)

• Design and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) tailored to the academic and social-emotional needs of 4th and 5th-grade students with exceptionalities.
• Deliver differentiated instruction through small group and one-on-one sessions, adapting core curriculum in Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Social & Emotional Skills.
• Provide targeted interventions and enrichment activities to support skill development, academic growth, and social-emotional learning.
• Conduct ongoing assessments and progress monitoring, maintaining accurate records and reporting outcomes to parents, teachers, and administrators.
• Foster a positive, structured, and inclusive classroom environment, implementing behavior management strategies to promote engagement and learning.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, support staff, and specialists to ensure seamless integration and support across learning environments.
• Maintain consistent communication with parents and guardians regarding student progress, challenges, and achievements.
• Participate in IEP meetings, professional development, and school initiatives, staying current with best practices in special education.
• Utilize assistive technology and specialized instructional resources to enhance learning outcomes and encourage student independence.
• Advocate for students’ needs while promoting self-advocacy, independence, and life skills development.

Computer Science Teacher - Osceola Science Charter School - Osceola, FL

(2024 - 2025)

• Developed and delivered engaging computer science lessons
• Introduced students to foundational programming concepts using Scratch, Code.org, and basic Python
• Fostered digital literacy and online safety through interactive lessons on digital citizenship
• Utilized project-based learning to help students create animations, games, and websites
• Differentiated instruction for diverse learners, including ELL and IEP students
• Collaborated with grade-level teachers to integrate technology into core subjects
• Managed the classroom and ensured proper use of classroom tech tools
• Led a weekly coding club for students interested in exploring programming beyond the curriculum
• Assessed student learning through digital portfolios, interactive quizzes, and rubric-based projects
• Organized schoolwide Hour of Code events to promote awareness and inclusion in computer science
• Participated in ongoing professional development to stay current with educational technology trends
• Planned weekly lesson plans

Substitute Teacher - Kelly Education “Orange County Public School - Long Term Substitute” - Orlando, FL

(2021 - 2024)

• Provide classroom assistance to teachers and students
• Developed an integrative lesson plan to deliver high-quality special education instructions
• Followed school policies and student IEPs to ensure student safety and achieve learning outcomes
• Collaborated with other teachers in developing long-term plans for struggling students
• Incorporated digital technology into learning
• Responsible for doing attendance daily
• Attending IEP meetings

Accounts Receivable Specialist - STAT Informatics Solutions - Orlando, FL

(2019 - 2020)

• Review all incoming correspondence and distribute to responsible personnel
• Manage/upload cancellation documents to the patient's file
• Perform data entry tasks by all the PHI (Protected Health Information) HIPAA rules
• Process check, credit card payments, take credit card payments over the phone, and reverse duplicate payments
• Adjust invoices, send documents to risk adjustment, so that an audit can be conducted for the insurance companies or third-party vendors
• Ensure compliance with hospital policy on claims & payments before releasing records
• Respond to all queries from medical requesters (patients, law offices, or insurance) on payments and the release of records.

Administrative Assistant - Aramark - NY, NY

(2018 - 2019)

• Create on Board Orders (OBO) for Amtrak LSA’s
• Manage the handling of all materials on board train; send train cancellation manipulations; Manage all spoilages in the system, bypass meals, train picklists, etc
• Prepare communication materials for the hourly staff (i.e., bulletin boards, schedules, memos, etc.)
• Perform duties independently or as a team if required.

ESOL Data Assistant - Queens Library - Jamaica, NY

(2010 - 2019)

Adult Education Administration

• Manage Adult Student Information System & Technical Support (ASISTS) performed data checks for all or their assigned classes, and reviewed student and teacher paperwork for accuracy
• Add pre-tests, post-tests, and hours students attended onto the ASISTS database and run monthly reports
• Follow up on all students’ employment status via telephone and/or mail-in surveys
• Update information on all exiting students in the ASISTS database
• Prepare letters and envelopes for Mail-in Lottery applications, photocopied and file as necessary
• Review Inventory (textbooks, curriculum binders, and teacher manuals, etc.).

Web development/ PC Support (Intern) - York College - Jamaica, NY

(2013 - 2015)

Information Technology

• Provide PC support, replaced old computers, partition hard drives, installed software, took inventory, and performed other troubleshooting duties.
• Check the school website for broken links, make sure everything on the website is accessible.
• Manage and prepare files and data prior to publishing on school website.
• Used Photoshop to balance colors, contrasts, and stabilize pixels in pictures.
• Provided the director with a student’s point of view regarding the website.

ESOL Department (Intern) - Queens Library - Jamaica, NY

(2010 - 2010)

Customer Service

• Answer phone inquiries for the administrative office and reroute calls to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to emails from students and licensed with relevant authorities to successfully resolve issues.
• Registered the student for ESOL classes, ensuring that information was correct and paperwork was intact.

M.Ed. - Special Education - Grand Canyon University (2026-03)

BS - Information System Management - York College (2015-06)

A+ and N+ training - New York Business Institute (2015-10 - 2015-12)