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New Haven, Connecticut, United States

9th and 10th grade resource/special education teacher teacher and PPT Chair at Engineering and Science University Magnet SchoolDeliver individualized instruction for students following their Individualized Education Plans which focused on remedial skills in reading, writing and mathematics.Collaborate with general education teachers to follow student’s accommodations and modifications as outlined in their IEPs.Assist classroom teachers by “pushing in” to classrooms to assist students in meeting their educational goals.PPT Chairperson for 9th and 10th grade; scheduled meetings, processed and filed IEP paperwork

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Designed and instructed a work-based learning curriculum focused on job skills and social skills for learnings with Autism Spectrum Disorders.Individualized student instruction following Individualized Education Plans (IEP)Developed data collection methods to monitor student progress in vocational, secondary educational and functional living skillsMaintained consistent communication and collaboration with staff and parents

New Haven, Ct

Assess and teach the program's Social Communicative Competence (SCC) curriculumImplement daily instruction of the program's curriculum using a variety of behavioral and anxiety management strategiesDevelop and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for studentsMaintain consistent and effective communication with staff and parents to achieve student success

Wooster Middle School

Daily building substitute at Wooster Middle SchoolAssist school administration in classroom coverage, proctor Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium standardized testing, supervise in-school suspension, monitor cafeteria and hallways, participate in extracurricular jazz band, and chaperoned off-campus field studies

Stratford, Ct

Planned lessons and implemented eigth grade social studies curriculumTaught units on the thirteen colonies and the American RevolutionDeveloped interactive activities, assessments and rubrics that met the needs of students with diverse learning styles

Stratford, Ct

Plan lessons and instruct students in the Credit Diploma Program World History course using Common Core College and Career Readiness (CCR) standardsPrepare students for the 2014 Series GED exam social studies section

Coordinated educational programs with K12 programs and college classes, managed garden plots for staff and faculty members and developed the mission of the SCSU Office of Sustainability.

Educational outreach for campus programs on bystander intervention, healthy relationships, health and wellness, gender stereotypes and sexual assault prevention.Assisted students in developing programs, advised students one-on-one, and provided programming support for the Women's Center.

Assisted library patrons in accessing circulating materials including books, audio/visual materials and course reserves. Trained new student workers.

Master Of Science (M.S.), History (With Social Studies Teaching Certification)

Activities and Societies: Student Representative, President's Sustainable Climate Committee

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), History

Activities and Societies: Office of Sustainability, Men's Initiative, Environmental ClubCreated and implemented sustainability projects.