Co-teach core subjects with general education teachersCreated and adapted lessons to meet the needs of students with various moderate special needs through differentiated instruction, visuals, one-on-one supports, manipulatives, graphic organizers and spiraling curriculum content.Created lessons that aid students in working towards and achieving their goals identified in their Individual Education Plan.Created lessons to review curriculum content, while reviewing previously taught information to ensure students are retaining content.Managed and worked with paraprofessionals in providing services to students in the general education classroom.Evaluated students using various techniques, observations, interviews, review of work samples and informal assessments in creating academic goals.Attended weekly team meetings to co-plan curriculum, discuss students’ progress, and meet with additional support service providers.Created and wrote educational plans and progress reports for each student on caseload.Completed initial and re-evaluations of students’ academic abilities in determining if students qualify for special education services using the Woodcock-Johnson IV.Attended annual and initial IEP meetings.Completed transition plan forms prior to meetings and creating presentations with students to share their proposed goals and interests beyond high school.Participated in various Professional Development days provided by the district in continuing my education to improve teaching skills in the classroom.

Student Teacher Practicum: General EducationCreate and teach all subject areas according to the Massachusetts Curriculum Standards.Develop lesson plans, instructional material, provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.Use a variety of instructional strategies to support the wide range of learning levels in the classroom.Create and foster a positive learning environment for learning through schedule, routines, take a break stations and technology. Create and implement a positive behavioral plan with academic and social goals to improve students overall learning.Supervising students in hallways, lunchroom, and recess during the school day. Assess the accomplishments of students on regular basis and provide progress reports as required.Collaborate and counsel with colleagues, students, and or parents on a regular basis. Attend whole school staff meetings and PLC time for 5th grade. Student Teacher Practicum: Special EducationCreate and adapting lesson to meet the needs of students with moderate special needs through differentiated instruction, visuals, one-on-one supports, manipulatives, graphic organizers and sentence frames.Observe and create academic goals for students from testing.Creating and providing inclusion instruction for general education classes.

Responsibilities include working as a caller for the Office of Advancement. Update alumni information, discuss news at Simmons College and inform the alumni about giving a gift to Simmons College.

Responsibilities include working as a note taker for the Office of Disabilities Services at Simmons College. Duties included taking notes during class, providing charts and graphs and group discussions from other students. All notes were submitted in a timely manor.

Responsibilities include working as a personal care assistant and a companion for the hospital. Drove patients to work, doctor appointments and errands. Care continued in patient’s homes assisting with cooking and housework.

Responsibilities include working as a second cook and dishwasher for most of the time. Trained to be a waitress. Helped with preparing dinner and snacks for the residence. Interacted with the residence on a daily basis.

Responsibilities include working as a housekeeper on weekends. Hosted during weddings, holidays and large events. Sometimes worked at the front desk checking in guests. Took on a leadership role when needed to resolve problems.