Special Education Teacher and Education Consultant at Self-Employed (2018-06 – Present)
- Provide direct client care in 1:1 settings utilizing a combination of intensive teaching and natural environment training arrangements for students in need of ABA and Specialized Instruction.
- Provide individualized educational programs and services for students in various grades at the Elementary, Middle and High School Level, in all subject areas including NYS and Regents Test Preparation.
- Create individualized instructional plans for students and collaborate with school principals, general education teachers and families to design and execute to ensure students will achieve academically at high levels and are fully included in the school community
- Assess and develop goals for the IEP process; Implement differentiation strategies through curricular modifications, instructional techniques and regularly and accurately report student progress and maintain accurate and up to date records related to student achievement, performance, and IEP goals
- Utilize formal and informal assessment data to drive instruction and ensure student mastery of standards
Instructional Leader at Uncommon Schools, LPBV (2018-08 – 2020-11)
- Observed, coached and provided feedback to five First Grade teachers; extended academic and behavioral support across K-2
- Planned and executed content, instruction and data analysis meetings across all subjects in Grade 1; extended support to Kindergarten Guided Reading and Math instruction
- Planned and delivered high-quality professional development that trained staff members in Uncommon's curricular systems and key pedagogical issues
- Modified curriculum to ensure student mastery; Developed systems to track and measure student progress
- Conducted weekly check-in meetings with teachers to discuss action steps and progress towards professional development goals
- Collaborated with school Instructional Leaders, Dean of Curriculum and Instruction, and Principal to improve impact on staff and students
Lead Teacher, First Grade at Uncommon Schools, LPBV (2015-07 – 2021-06)
- Implemented curricula and activities to meet academic standards in Reading Comprehension, Guided Reading, Writing, and Mathematics
- Mentored, coached and engaged co-Teacher in instructional practice, professional development, classroom activities and lesson planning and execution
- Analyzed assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices
- Provided data-driven, differentiated remediation sessions and weekly enrichment packets
- Consistently engaged families in their scholars' education by maintaining effective communication including weekly newsletter with content updates, tips on how to assist at home, sight word and phonics assessments, and personalized reading plans with accompanied books for each scholar
