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Niagara Falls, New York, United States

Universal Preschool Teacher• Creating lesson plans based on New York State curriculum.• Classroom management through behavioral plans, reinforcers and incentives.• Implementing token economies for Students who require it.• Using SmartBoard to enhance Students’ learning through interactive teaching of core and specialized curriculum.• Assessing Students’ performance and progress and adjusting teaching methods and style to meet all Students’ needs. • Teach students appropriate eating behavior and social behavior.• Keep records of academic performance, attendance and social development. • Participate in Faculty meetings, educational conferences, professional development training seminars and workshops.

Greater New York City Area

Teacher's Assistant• Perform discrete trials based off of student’s IEP goals.• Rely on for classroom management• Substitute teacher when classroom teacher was absent.• Constant documentation for both academics and behavior.• Work in an ABA class with children ages 2-4.• Work with students with autism, developmental delayed, behavior issues, as well as non-verbal students.• Implemented and maintain PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) with non-verbal students.• Teach students appropriate eating behavior and social behavior.• Diapering/hygiene care.

Greater San Diego Area

Special Education Teacher• Plan and develop course of study according to curriculum guidelines of school district and state requirements, while addressing actual curriculum specific to individual needs of Students.• Responsible for Students with disabilities including Autism, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Oppositional Conduct Disorder (CD), ADHD, Depression, Auditory Processing Disorder (APD), Emotional/Behavioral Disorder (EBD), Specific Learning Disability (SLD), Speech Language Impairment (SLI), and Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH). • Review IEPs (Individual Education Plan) on assigned Students, while writing, presenting and implementing Students' IEPs to Executive Staff, Parents, Attorneys and Psychologists.• Collaborate with DIS - speech and language, occupational therapy and counseling on weekly basis and when developing annual IEP and prior to reporting periods.• Develop and present specific lesson plans, using a variety of techniques, including but not limited to, lectures, projects, exhibits, field trips, audiovisual and library resources, computers and the internet.• Keep concise documentation of Student's progress through completion of progress notes and incident reports.• Creating and implementing Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP).• Maintain order and safety in classroom.• Keep records of academic performance (Behavioral Charts), attendance and social development.• Participate in Faculty meetings, educational conferences, professional development training seminars and workshops.

Greater San Diego Area

• Responsible for education, physical and emotional development of Students attending SDCC Academy.• Plan and develop course of study according to curriculum guidelines of school district and state requirements, while addressing actual curriculum specific to individual needs of Students.• Responsible for Students with educational disabilities ranging from Autism, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Oppositional Conduct Disorder (CD), ADHD, Psychosis, Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD), Depression, Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) and Emotional/Behavioral Disorder (EBD).• Review psychological reports and IEPs (Individual Education Plan) on assigned Students, while writing, presenting and implementing Students' IEPs to Executive Staff, Parents, Attorneys and Psychologists.• Collaborate with DIS - speech and language, occupational therapy and counseling on weekly basis and when developing annual IEP and prior to reporting periods.• Develop and present specific lesson plans, using a variety of techniques, including but not limited to, lectures, projects, exhibits, field trips, audiovisual and library resources, computers and the internet.• Keep concise documentation of Student's progress through completion of progress notes and incident reports.• Counsel Students when academic difficulties or behavioral problems arise, by implementing the zones of regulation, along with therapeutic methods, such as physical activities, music and occupational techniques, insuring safety and self-regulation for the Student.• Keep records of academic performance (Behavioral Charts/Daily Point Sheets/DPS), attendance and social development.• Participate in annual training of physical restraints of students and use only when Student is presenting a physical threat to himself or others and formally report of any physical restraint through a written form and orally to Administration and Parents.• Supervise Instructional Assistants.

Escondido, Ca

Teacher (New Born/3Year Old to 12 Year Floater)• Create modifications and adaptations to assignments to better meet Students’ needs.• Create ideas to expand on existing curriculum: Example: World travelers and time throughout history unit, addressing topics such as pyramids. • As an extension to the lesson I had the students use hieroglyphics to represent their name. • Work with physically disabled Children practicing use of prosthetic legs, exercises and interacting with fellow student.• Surround classroom with student’s charting growth, comprehension, participation, etc.• Prepare “Daily Sheets” (daily activities/progress reports) to inform Parents and Guardians of child/student progress, needs assessment and goals.

Bellmore, New York

• Created lesson plans, unit plans and behavioral management charts.• Implemented technology (SmartBoard) into lessons and used outside resources to enhance learning (Audio-Visual, Web, etc.).• Graded papers and projects. • Created modifications and adaptations to assignments to better meet Students’ needs.• Handled individual reading groups and assisted each Student elevating them to the proper reading level.• Designed schedules for Students groups for subjects and topics being taught each day.• Introduced new topics by using hands-on learning/teaching techniques helping Children grasp information efficiently.• Oversaw and navigated behavioral and social interactions between Students, both positive and negative interactions.• Created songs and signs to improve classroom management and day-to-day learning flow.

Bayshore, Ny

• Created and taught lesson plans.• Supervised reading groups.• Participated in ESL reading groups

Syosset, Ny

• Responsible for providing intensive Behavioral Intervention Services to clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder & other language delays (Ages 5 to 18). • Provided direct interaction with Clients & Family Members individually & in group sessions. • Completed weekly program writings & maintained client’s program book.• Worked with Councilors/Therapists implementing individualized goals & checklists for Clients & Families.• Implemented individualized treatment plan as written & directed by applied behavior analyst (ABA) and graphed data.• Maintained respect, confidentiality, protection and well-being for all Clients and Families.• Maintained professional & technical knowledge through educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.

Greater New York City Area

• Created a happy & healthy environment that helps Children to grow.• Developed a balanced growth plan for Children focusing on spiritual, mental, emotional & physical aspects.• Assigned each child age-appropriate tasks to perform that related to the plan.• Chose food for Children according to age/dietary/nutritional needs.• Gave appropriate medical treatment when needed.• Performed appropriate arrangements for safety of Children.

Master'S Degree, Early Childhood Education And Teaching, 3.8

• Universal Access: Equity for All Students • Understanding Emotional and Behavioral Disorders • Methods of Teaching Students with Autism.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Childhood Education / Minor: English, 3.8

• Certified in Childhood Education (Grades 1 – 6) • Concentration: Elementary Education ­• Honor Role/Deans List - Fall & Spring Semesters.