Experience Summary
LITTLE LUKES - Oswego, New York
Special Education Teacher, October 2015-June 2016
? Co-planning and co-teaching all content area subjects in early education to students ages 3-5 in an inclusive classroom with a Lead Preschool Teacher
• Implementing rules, expectations and a classroom management plan
• Differentiating instruction for students in content area centers, morning circle, and listening and learning and handwriting
• Communicating about the children’s academic, social and behavioral progress regularly with the guardians
- Completing Individualized Education plans (IEP) for students, attending IEP meetings and recommending services for students
CAYUGA CENTERS -- Syracuse, New York
Medicaid Service Coordinator, April 2013-September 2015
? Assisted individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in obtaining services to help them in achieving their goals.
? Applied individuals for eligibility, Medicaid Service Coordination, Home and Community Based Services Waiver, and Medicaid for obtaining services.
? Advocated for individuals and their families for services in achieving their goals.
• Monitored progress and success of individual's services, health and safety.
• Conducted Individualized Service Plan (ISP) meetings and wrote the individual’s ISP.
LITTLE LUKES – Radisson, New York
Lead Preschool Teacher, June 2012-April 2013
• Co-planned and co-taught all content area subjects in early education to students ages 3-5 in an inclusive classroom with a Special Education Teacher and a Teacher Assistant
• Implemented rules, expectations and a classroom management plan
• Differentiated instruction for students in content area centers and morning circle
• Communicated about the children’s academic, social and behavioral progress regularly with the guardians
FULTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT – Fulton, New York
Substitute Teacher, February 2012-June 2012
• Provided teaching services to students in grades K-8, during the school day when the teacher is absent
• Taught the designated teacher’s lessons of the day
• Implemented the rules and classroom management techniques
• Wrote the designated teacher a note on the lessons and activities of the day
BREWERTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Central Square Central School District
Preservice Teacher, October 2011- December 2011
• Planned and taught all content area subjects including Math, ELA, Phonics/Spelling, Social Studies, and Science to first grade students in an inclusive classroom
• Implemented the rules, expectations and classroom management plan
• Utilized technology including the SMART board, and the Elmo
• Differentiated instruction for each reading group
• Reviewed the student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP), and communicated with the student’s teacher for the deaf and hearing impaired about the student’s accommodations
CHESTNUT HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Liverpool Central School District
Preservice Teacher, September 2011- October 2011
• Planned and taught Math, ELA, and Social Studies to sixth grade students
• Implemented the rules, expectations and classroom management plan
• Developed a behavior plan and reward system for all students in the classroom
• Utilized technology including the SMART board, and BrainPOP.
• Created assessments for students
OSWEGO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT – Oswego, New York
Substitute Teacher, February 2011-June 2012
• Provided teaching services to students in grades K-8, during the school day when the teacher is absent
• Taught the designated teacher’s lessons of the day
• Implemented the rules and classroom management techniques
• Wrote the designated teacher a note on the lessons and activities of the day
Teaching Style
I always try to make learning fun and try to incorporate the student's learning style in the lesson or subject!