Evaluated students’ academic performance and learning characteristics to diagnose learning strengths and difficulties and ensure students have appropriate accommodations to maximize success. Utilized observation, formal assessments, and conferences with staff and school psychologist to gather data and analyze results.• Prepared comprehensive, data-driven reports detailing findings and recommending support services, accommodations, and other interventions.• Conducted annual reviews to track changes and identify areas for improvement.• Developed in-depth understanding of ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), learning disabilities, mental health diagnoses, and other medical conditions that may impact student performance.• Educated families on educational laws, parental rights, and available options to provide best academic environment possible for students.• Led professional development seminars regarding test administration and software applications for educators to support strategic planning and testing.

Planned and developed interactive lessons and activities based on established science curricula and objectives. Tailored lessons to student learning styles and abilities to support comprehension and application of content. Conducted data analysis to measure performance and adapt lessons plans accordingly.• Nominated for Teacher of the Year in 2006 among 7 candidates.• Served as President of School Leadership Council; coordinated workshops, activities, and meetings focused on increasing parent involvement in school functions and promoting community outreach. Successfully increased number of bilingual parents at PTA meetings and hosted cultural awareness events.• Spent one year teaching elementary school Spanish Immersion class.• Broke down language barriers and built strong relationships with parents by providing communication in both English and Spanish. Assisted principal with accurately translating information.• Assisted with implementation of Synergistic Computerized Science Lab empowering students in self-directed learning through online science modules. Facilitated software use and monitored student engagement and progress.• Increased Grade Eight Science Proficiency Assessment (NJASK) scores by 12% over three years by providing afterschool tutoring for science concepts.• Mentored students for district science fair providing coaching for project development and execution; led to one student winning the science fair with project on chemical pollutants in drinking water.• Promoted 21st century skills by integrating technology into project-based lessons. Taught students to collect real-time data on weather and ecology and create educational PowerPoint presentations.