Experience Summary
Summary
Since retirement, I have shared my experience in the graduate level, working with both undergraduates and
graduate students. I was a dedicated and enthusiastic Special Education/General education teacher who was
effective at providing quality instruction based on students' needs and interests. I was committed to creating a
classroom atmosphere that was stimulating and encouraging that fostered a positive learning environment for all
students. The use of technology was an integral part of instruction and learning.
Highlights
IEPs knowledge
Differentiated instruction specialist
Excellent classroom management
Innovative and creative lesson plan development
Instructional best practices
Behavior modification
Behavioral/cognitive skills development
School improvement committee
Member of United University Professors
New York state permanent Teaching Certificate
Effectively work with parents
Interactive teaching/learning
Flexible and adaptive
Learning style assessment
Experience
Supervise Student Teachers in Special Education placement
January 2009 to Current
State University College at Buffalo - Buffalo, NY
Instructor
August 2007 to January 2009
DYouville College - Buffalo, NY
Special Education Teacher
September 1988 to June 2007
Dunkirk City Schools - Dunkirk, NY
Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress.
Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic
performance.
Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student
engagement.
Contributed ideas at staff meetings .
Worked outside normal hours to be available to answer parent and student questions.
Used children's literature to teach and reinforce reading, writing, grammar and phonics.
Encouraged students to explore issues in their lives and in the world around them.
Attended workshops and coached peers in the latest developments in math, reading and technology.
Education
Master of Science : EX ED (Learning and Behavioral Disorders)
State University College at Buffalo - Buffalo, NY, USA
Bachelor of Science : Elementary Education
State University College at Buffalo - Buffalo, NY, USA
Teaching Style
AS A RETIRED SPECIAL EDUCATION AND GENERAL EDUCATION TEACHER WHO HAS ALSO WORKED IN THE COLLEGE SETTING, I AM INTERESTED IN INTERVIEWING FOR THE SELECTED POSITIONS
I HAVE WORKED WITH STUDENTS WHO HAVE BENEFITTED FROM THIS SPECIAL FORMAT FOR LEARNING AND HAVE APPLIED TECHNIQUES IN MULTIPLE SETTINGS. I HAVE A STRONG BELIEF IN DISCOVERING INDIVIDUAL LEARNING STYLES AND ADAPTING TECHNIQUES TO ENABLE STUDENTS TO BE SUCCESSFUL LEARNERS
THANK YOU FOR CONSIDERING MY APPLICATION . I KNOW I CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES.
MY RESUME IS ATTACHED FOR YOUR REVIEW. I HOPE THIS MERITS YOUR FAVORABLE RESPONSE