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-Building on the framework of NYS Next Gen develop engaging curriculum plans with appropriate differentiation and scaffolding for all students.-Ensure learning objectives and instructional pacing align to NYS Standards for the grade level.-Design and implement formative assessments that measure progress towards academic standards.-Monitor student progress toward individual and collective learning goals.-Analyze formative, summative, and interim assessment data to adjust lessons, inform small group instruction, and refer students for intervention or special learning services.-Provide written and in-person data on student performance as requested by the Special Education Team.

New York, Ny, Us

-Provided short term individual and group counseling to sixth and seventh grade students-Provided short term intervention for ELL students-Created a deeply empathetic environment, affirming identity, identity exploration, and supporting trauma healing -Co-lead staff training on how social and emotional developmental impacts students’ learning and behavior-Facilitated crisis intervention (suicidal/homicidal ideation, suspicion of abuse or neglect, de-escalating extreme behaviors, etc.) to students and families-Maintained process notes and documentation in accordance with state and federal policies, mandates, and regulations-Collaborated with staff on creating Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Behavior Intervention Plans, and strategies for classroom support while integrating both student and teachers needs simultaneously

New York, Ny, Us

-Designed and developed culturally relevant, collaborative living environment curriculum -Build a safe classroom environment where students felt seen, heard and respected-Provide after school tutoring for students who are consistently performing below grade level-Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits-Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers

New York, Ny, Us

-Supervise students during lunch, recess and study hall, provide assistance with individual behavior management. -Provide small group help for students requiring additional educational guidance; take attendance; provide activities for students.-Assist with all clerical duties including phone calls, record keeping and filing, data collection and organization-Monitor scholars during compensatory education and removals from class or during incidents that may potentially create a safety risk for scholars

-Participated in the development of a startup school, including curriculum development, building social emotional courses for the 6th grade students, and routines for school-wide management -Created and presented 100+ lessons to promote social justice, enhance mathematical and literature understanding three times a week to a group of 30 students-Co-lead a Girls Coding program for 6 months with our computer science department-Initiated a Girls Club to offer an environment where our young girls felt empowered to create meaningful change within themselves, and their communities through variety of developmentally appropriate activities

Master Of Social Work - Msw, Social Work

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology