Certifications: Education:

Special Education 9/2008 Masters of Science Elementary Ed. 8/04

Elementary Education 9/2008 Masters of Business Administration 6/88

Business Education 9/2007 Bachelor of Business Administration 6/85

Teaching Experience:

Jericho Union Free School District, Jericho, NY 9/06 – 6/09

Special Education Teacher/LC Instructor

• Acclimated students with special needs to their new environment

• Adapted, modified and implemented projects, lessons, activities and assessments in all academic areas meeting the needs of each child, coordinated with NYS curricula

• Communicated and Collaborated with team teachers, administrators, support staff and parents to develop, maintain, and evaluate IEP while understanding and meeting the needs of a diverse population

• Created and implemented students’ use of graphic organizer, outlines and study guides to facilitate independent learning and writing multi-paragraph essays

• Differentiated instruction to facilitate the needs of all learners individually, small group and whole group

• Increased each students’ time on task, attending skills focus with prompting while leading toward increased independence

• Met testing modifications of students, administered NYS ELA & math assessment

Babylon Village School District Babylon, NY 9/01 – 8/06

Permanent Substitute (grades 7-12)

• Co taught ESL class for primarily Spanish-speaking students

• Co taught self contained ELA and SS for 7,8, and 9 for children with diverse needs and learning abilities

• At the request of the department head, guided students through pre planned lesson in practical arts classes including Keyboarding, Marketing, Accounting and Home and Careers

• Administered tests to student s with special accommodations to meet their IEP requirements

• Supervised students in the Alternative Learning Site

Substitute Teacher (grades k-12) 12/00 – 6/01

• Fulfilled classroom teacher duties

• Maintained accurate student attendance and work records

• Presented preplanned lessons

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Student teacher (Fourth grade) Memorial Grade School 11/00 – 12/00

• Prepared students for fourth grade assessments

• Encouraged students to do their personal best

• Created portfolio assessments with the students and cooperating teacher

• Taught character education using role play, songs, writings and art

Student teacher (kindergarten) Elementary School 8/00 -11/00

• Designed age appropriate lessons using different modalities of learning

• Created a warm, caring, safe and fun learning environment

• Supported successive transition from home to school

• Reviewed children with possible disabilities

Bay Shore United Methodist church Bay Shore, NY 9/98 –present

Superintendent of Sunday School/Teacher (varying age groups)

• Plan, design and execute lessons to encourage children to want to learn and take part in weekly readings, projects, games and fun

• Organize materials for teachers, order supplies and determine curriculum for all classes

• Design, create and run special events for the Sunday School

Other Experience:

Child Care Created fun, safe environment in private setting Jan 93 – Aug.02

Purple Pickle Party People, Bay Shore, NY June93 –Aug.99

Entertainer at Children’s Parties

• Interacted with children as costume characters for gatherings

Publishers Clearing House – Port Washington, NY Oct.94 – Dec.99

Customer Service Representative Oct. 94 – Dec.99

• Handled customer complaints, orders, billing, and communications via computer

Sweat Treats, Bay Shore, NY Sept 93 – Dec.99

Co Owner

• Produced, packaged and marketed hand made chocolate for all occasions

Language: English, Spanish

Technology:

Proficient in operating systems, software and hardware including: Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Office, Blackboard, SMART Board, SMART Notebook software, Kurzweil, Inspiration/Kidspiration, and Read, Write Gold