At The Karafin School, I have six students or less in my classes along with a classroom aide. I currently teach English and American Sign Language in the Extended School Year program and I will be an additional English Language Arts and English Regents grades 9-12th for the upcoming school year. My curriculum and pedagogy reaches students in the following lexile range and who are classified with Autism, emotional, & learning disabilities.Created a curriculum emphasizing student choice, Student Selected Reading, independent reading projects, analyzing author’s craft, and central ideas within a text.

Acted as the assistant for a self-contained Communications class consisting of students with a variety of disabilities including Autism. Oversaw the growth of a non-speaking student with multiple disabilities, providing one-on-one support. Implemented programs for students to work on fine motor and develop communication skills using an AAC device. Collaborated with a behavior consultant who trained me in discrete trial teaching, errorless teaching, and provided support in classroom management. Received Fundations training provided by instructional coach.

Over the course of my work at Summer Trails, I worked with children from ages 2-14 and became a leader responsible for the welfare and safety of the campers and worked extended day hours. I collaborated with camp specialists and other counselors to lead and assist campers in activities (Nursery, Kindergarten, Girls 2, 3, & 4th grade).

Tutored Psychology and American Sign Language.