Teaching Certification

Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY
Educational Doctorate in Administration of Special Education Programs, (In Progress)

Long Island University/C.W. Post Campus,Brookville, NY
Master of Science in Computers in Education, September 2005
G.P.A. 3.75

Long Island University/C.W. Post Campus, Brookville, NY
Bachelor of Science in Special Education, January 2003
G.P.A. 3.26

Proficent with Macintosh and PC Platforms.
Macromedia DreamWeaver, Macromedia Fireworks, Macromedia Flash, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel,  Microsoft PowerPoint; Microsoft Word Perfect; Page Maker; Adobe PhotoShop; Print Shop, Print Shop Deluxe and Print Shop Ensemble. 

Hardware Includes: Printers; disks, drivers, SCSI Drivers; monitors; hard drives; scanners; and multiple cables.

Teaching Experience

Sports Professions High School , Bronx, NY
IEP Coordinator/Special Education Teacher
(September 2005– Present)
•Administer services in accordance with each student's Individualized Education Plan
• Provide Special Education Teacher Support Services in a small group setting
• Collaborate with teachers to help them teach using appropriate methods for working with their Special Education students
• Proctor tests for students with special needs in accordance with their IEPs
• Maintain ongoing communication with teachers, parents, and administration

Stevenson High School, Soundview Educational Campus, Bronx, NY
Instructional Support Specialist/ Technology Instructor/Coordinator
(September 2004– September 2005)
•Team teach Math A with certified Math teacher
• Design Technology curriculum for Ninth Grade Students
• Manage classes with up to 25-students in block schedules
• Repair technological equipment for educational campus
• Communicate with regional Computer Technicians

Little Meadows Early Childhood Center, Fresh Meadows, NY
Special Education Teacher/Play Skills Specialist/Educational Evaluator
(November 2003 – September 2004)
• Evaluate students’ needs for services when transitioning out of Early Intervention
• Implement activities to promote social play among peers
• Work on sensory integration skills in a classroom setting with a 12:1:2 ratio
• Apply IFSP/IEP goals; record data on students’ behaviors/academic progress
• Substitute for colleagues in multiple age level settings during their absences

North Country Reform Temple, Glen Cove, NY
Religious School Teacher/Youth Group Advisor (November 2003 – November 2004)
• Organize projects and reading material for class of 14 sixth grade students
• Manage classroom behavior and engage all students in class discussions
• Supervise group of eighth to tenth graders in entertaining activities
• Facilitate youth group board in implementation of recreational activities

Center for Developmental Disabilities, Woodbury, NY
Special Education Teacher (January 2003 - September 2003)
• Designed and implemented weekly lesson plans
• Taught developmentally delayed and autistic students reading and writing skills
• Aided students in following directions
• Created annual goals and record data on students’ behaviors

Rosemary Kennedy School, Wantagh, NY
Student Teacher (October 2002 - December 2002)
• Worked with mentally retarded and autistic students
• Taught groups of students basic reading and writing skills
• Trained students to follow directions
• Aided students in a one-on-one setting in completing assignments

Sousa Elementary School, Port Washington, NY
Student Teacher (September 2002 - October 2002)
• Tutored individuals and groups of students in Resource Room
• Developed lesson plans and taught groups of 2-5 first- to fifth-grade children
• Collaborated with teachers to set and carry out lesson plans
• Attended meetings with teachers, parents and administrators

“Ten Things I Wish My Teachers Knew” (Spring 2004)
Led: Workshop on first person perspective of living with Learning Differences
C.W. Post T.E.A.M Graduate Program and other colleagues

“So What? I Learn Differently” (Fall 2002)
Workshop on services available to students classified under Special Education
C.W. Post Freshmen Seminar Class